03/17/2020
Huawei powers economic growth through mobile technology, financial inclusion
Nearly all fundamental human pursuits have been touched, if not revolutionized by mobile including financial services.
Innovation & Startups
03/17/2020
Finance Act 2019 and Nigerian digital economy
In this article, Phillips Akintola Micheal assessed the impact of the Finance Act 2019 on the Nigerian Digital Economy
03/17/2020
Iress acquires investment and pension research software provider O&M Systems
Integrating O&M into Xplan will provide advisers with a powerful, combined advice and research solution.
03/17/2020
James Hambro & Partners Selects InvestCloud for Digital Transformation
Global FinTech firm will provide digital client communication, automation and management capabilities
03/16/2020
Al Wifaq International Islamic Bank selects ICSFS core banking package
The selection process took six months, where ICSFS showcased the most agile software application, embracing high security and scalability, dynamic product building, unified solutions with smooth processes across business lines and a wide range of digital
03/16/2020
Banks are adopting account aggregator framework on data
Account aggregators would be a platform for financial services companies to reach out to the consumer to seek consent before using their personal data to optimise their product offerings.
03/16/2020
Four major cities in China named among top 20 technology innovation hubs, finds KPMG's annual survey
Biotech/life science, big data, 5G and artificial intelligence among key areas of innovation
03/15/2020
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) temporarily closing Trading Halls
The Exchange will continue to provide comprehensive access to trading services through its Sahmi digital platform
03/13/2020
AdvisorTouch Announces the Integration of their Workflow System into Wealthbox CRM
Formerly Fox Financial Planning Network
03/13/2020
BlackRock’s black-box aims to prop up asset management industry
The platform has also continued to expand through acquisition.
03/13/2020
UK-based robotics company to open office in Cape Town
Blue Prism said its new office would also encourage knowledge-sharing and RPA innovation via its South African Digital Exchange community, which was launched last year.
03/12/2020
BBVA moves to get more out of fintech partnerships
The change is part of an evolution at BBVA's Open Innovation unit, which has spent a decade building and working with an ecosystem of fintech firms.
03/12/2020
Axios Grows Into New, State-of-the-Art Headquarters as Cloud ITSM Adoption Skyrockets
The relocation is a testament to Axios Systems' ongoing success as pioneers of the IT playing field over the years.
03/12/2020
Bahrain Islamic Bank installs self-service kiosks
The kiosks are aimed to reduce queuing times across branches
03/12/2020
Fiorano drives digitalization at Credit Agricole with flexcube core banking system integration
Fiorano Establishes a Robust and Flexible Infrastructure Connecting the Bank's Extended Network of Channels and Partners
03/12/2020
Moonfare wins 'Wealth Management Innovation Award'
“Moonfare has developed a true “breakthrough” in this area, digitalizing the process so that users can invest within minutes while also complying with regulations.
03/12/2020
Top 10 Fintech startups in Middle East and UAE
Established in 2014, Beehive is the first P2P lending platform in the MENA region to be regulated by the DFSA.
03/12/2020
UAE’s FlexxPay receives new investment from MEC Ventures
MSA has invested over $1b in the last four years in AI, genomics, mobility, and SaaS companies.
03/12/2020
30 Voices on 2030: What does the future hold?
Embracing significant technological change is scary but ignore advancements at your peril.
03/12/2020
2019 Another Blockbuster Year for Fintech: KPMG Pulse of Fintech
Many niche areas of fintech continued to grow and evolve throughout 2019