09/04/2019
B-North selects Mambu for core banking
This new platform will allow B-North to process loans at speed and deliver a highly efficient, “minimum hassle” service to its SME customers.
Innovation & Startups
09/04/2019
For HNW Clients, Digital Convenience Is No Substitute for a Personal Connection
Research shows that better investment outcomes aren’t enough for advisors to increase HNW client satisfaction and retention.
09/04/2019
Dubai-backed fintech company Numbrs reaches $1bn valuation
The firm plans to use the latest fund-raising to support expansion plans beyond Germany, particularly into the UK.
09/04/2019
MENA's Maturing Ecosystem
Major deals so far this year have included a $100 million capital injection in Dubai-based Emerging Markets Property Group
09/04/2019
Africa dialogue only effective if followed by action
Sandile Hlophe, EY Africa Government & Public Sector Leader, who advises many levels of South African government on digital transformation
09/03/2019
Half of IROs use tech tools for targeting
New research shows just a fifth of IR professionals oppose using tech platforms for investor targeting
09/03/2019
3 South African fintech startups just scored R23 million in loans – including one that invests in cows
“Businesses like these don’t always get the funding they require to grow from commercial funders but as part of our commitment to partner and grow financial services startups, we’ve leveraged our supplier development spending to support
09/03/2019
Red Hat Launches OpenShift Service Mesh
While microservices present a transformative option for modern, cloud-native applications, effectively developing and using microservices in production can raise new challenges of implementing and managing inter-service communication.
09/03/2019
BisB Wins Global Business Outlook’s ‘Most Innovative Digital Transformation Initiative’ for the Year 2019
Bahrain Islamic Bank has emerged as the winner of the prestigious ‘Most Innovative Digital Transformation Initiative’ for the year 2019 from Global Business Outlook.
09/02/2019
Bond: This Fintech Company Just Raised A $10 Million Seed Round
Bond Financial Technologies announced it has raised $10 million in seed funding and exited stealth mode
09/02/2019
Fintech and risk: what does the future hold?
Innovation is being boosted by both competition and collaboration.
09/02/2019
Aion digital and Daon announce partnership to introduce the 'Identityx' two-in-one platform for all-digital customers in GCC
Partnership allows for secure, frictionless digital onboarding that will boost customer acquisition, eliminate fraud, and ensure AML and KYC compliance
08/30/2019
Singaporeans may show reluctance towards digital only banks
Most of the banks here [Singapore] are more traditional but they have a digital branch, they are not digital wholesale banks.
08/30/2019
Falcon Network's investors conclude investment in start-ups
Dr Sayd Farook, co-founder of the Falcon Network, said: "We are delighted with the success of our first round - with over 223 start-ups submitting funding applications from 46 different countries.
08/30/2019
Path Solutions upgrades Jaiz Bank’s core banking platform for enhanced performance
With this upgrade, Jaiz Bank aims to bring the latest technology to its customers to optimize the level of value creation.
08/30/2019
ECB Warns Banks On Public Cloud Data Security As Hackers Circle
The Capital One hack in the US came after Amazon’s operations were looked at by the Fed, so the financial industry worldwide can expect to be under even greater scrutiny.
08/30/2019
Numbrs Financial App Wins Zurich Insurance as Partner
The Zurich-based fintech recently gained exclusive "Unicorn" status - valued at over $ 1 billion by investors.
08/30/2019
Banking by app: Mauritius Bank offers customers in Seychelles mobile phone transactions
Registration is finalised by entering an activation code received by SMS on one's mobile phone number
08/28/2019
Emirates NBD’s fintech tie-ups positive: Moody’s
Emirates NBD move will help bank develop new digital products and services
08/28/2019
Swiss fintech start-up backed by Dubai is valued at $1bln
Numbers is not profitable yet, but aims to break-even in two years.