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Visa CEO says region’s cash-reliant days are numbered

Number of payment cards in MEA is predicted to reach 910 million by 2021

The European race to provide real-time payments

As financial services players consider their options for instant payments, reachability will be key.

Why private label banking apps and products are on the rise

Businesses looking to develop new offerings and product functionalities can now easily outsource entire technology stacks and tedious regulatory administration.

Banks told to tighten security after payments data breach

The attack is the second breach of the PayID system since June and has experts asking why extra protections were not in place to prevent it from happening again.

Credit Suisse to shift focus from branches to digital banking

The Zurich-based bank is creating a new business area, called Direct Banking, for retail and commercial clients, starting on Sept. 1

German bank backed by Peter Thiel launches in US

N26, which has no physical bank branches, has a $3.5 billion valuation.

Gulf Bank introduces selfpay and e-loans to its online and mobile banking services

The shared link, which can be sent via SMS and email, is valid for 24 hours and allows users to track the status and history of their payments with ease.

How automation and predictive analytics helps banks wow customers

Two technologies that seem to be making the biggest impact in banking organizations across the globe are automation and predictive analytics.

Bidaya Finance wins four digital banking awards

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, home ownership for all citizens is a key goal of Vision 2030 and at Bidaya

ENBD, DIFC certify 5 startups in API Sandbox program

This even paves the way for inclusion of government partnerships with banks and FinTechs.

RCBC leads the way to open banking in the country

To get all these and other “perks”, most financial institutions would require one to become their preferred client.

Banks Tap FinTechs For Remittance Overhaul

A group of Nordic banks have selected Mastercard to overhaul its financial services operations for the region.

Latin American banks can now use crypto for cross-border payments

The integration of Bitex into Bantotal program represents a major step in the breakthrough of blockchain technology in banking.”

Malta: Payment Services Directive To Be Transposed Into Maltese Law

One of the main amendments is the introduction of Third-Party Providers (TPPs)

Virtual Bank Aims to be Primary Account Engine Behind Fintech Brands

Fintechs love to be disruptive and love to be in industries that can be disrupted,” says veteran banker Michael Butler, President and CEO in a CNBC interview.

Australians Haven’t Fully Embraced Digital-Only Banks, But Open Banking Could Change That: Forrester

More than half of Australian consumers ruled out a switch to digital-only banking entirely in the next two years.

PSD2’s Impact on Instant Payments

The author goes on to describe how robust APIs and access to accounts promote innovation and can change the services provided to clients, thereby offering more compelling products, leading to more sticky relationships.

Welsh Fintech Eyes Global Expansion With £3+Million Investment Boost

Over the last year, the company has been recognised both regionally and nationally, named one of 20 UK fintech companies to watch

QFPay Raises US$20 Million in Its Latest Round of Funding from an All-Star Roster of Investors to Further Fuel its International Expansion

QFPay secures an all-star roster of new strategic investors in the latest round of capital raise including MDI Ventures, Rakuten Capital and VentureSouq; existing investors Matrix Partners and Sequoia Capital China also participated

Veeam helps bank deliver seamless and personalised services

QIIB offers innovative banking solutions based on customers’ needs, including mobile, Internet and phone banking.

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