Managers of Wealth Fintech

Standard Chartered accelerates UAE digital push

Bank plans to upgrade its digital services in UAE to be on par with key markets

NYCA Partner’s Third Fund gets investment from Beacon VC based out of Thailand

Companies that use technology as a competitive advantage in providing financial services that include payments, investing, insurance and banking

Mobile-based lending is huge in Kenya: but there’s a downside too

These lending services have been made possible by the ballooning financial technology (fintech) industry.

Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda

For Trinidadians, the brothers explain, there are a lot of difficulties when operating in the financial sector.

DBS Bank, IRAS join forces on cheque-free initiatives in Singapore

Plans are also on to digitalise IRAS’ stamp duty services using the bank’s Direct Debit Authorisation (DDA) API.

Mizuho Bank to roll out J-Coin Pay in 18,000 retail locations in Japan

Customers can also use the smartphone app to transfer funds between J-Coin Pay accounts and other deposit accounts at their respective banks with zero charges.

British digital-only bank Revolut to expand

The app also comes with useful features like spending overviews, budgeting controls, and splitting bills with other Revolut users.

Nigeria’s Wild Fusion named as one of the top digital agencies in the world for business success

Alongside Wild Fusion on the list are top global digital marketing agencies such as Straight North, WebFX, Ignite Visibility, and Thrive Internet Marketing Agency.

Charles River and Tradeweb Expand Multi-Asset Trading Collaboration

Enhancing this longstanding collaboration will allow clients to benefit from enriched pre-trade inventory

UK Finance: No silver bullet for solving local access to cash

UK Finance’s forward focus will include the ‘recycling’ of cash in local communities, improving access to digital alternatives and the engagement of key technology and infrastructure partners.

Battle of the Challenger Banks

Both of these companies offer unique services and deliver a fully-digital banking experience.

RAKBANK joins forces with navigation app Waze in the UAE

RAKBANK is the first bank in the middle east to explore Waze

Satellite technology helps Lloyd’s speed up claims process for nat cat: McKenzie

MIS points to the Lloyd’s Standard using cutting edge technology to better inform insurers on losses more quickly to subsequently help speed up the claims paying process.

Mashreq and Emirates NBD roll out digital banking for SMEs

NeoBiz and E20. complement the UAE lenders’ branchless offerings and address the challenges faced by new businesses

Santander launches own digital bank Openbank in Germany

The bank offers German customers a state-of-the-art platform and mobile app, featuring AI and machine learning technology, cloud-based systems and the highest security standards for usability and optimal customer experience.

Visa B2B Connect Expands to 32 New Countries and Announces Integration with Infosys

Visa B2B Connect helps remove friction and time spent on cross-border corporate payments by facilitating transactions from the bank of origin directly to the beneficiary bank.

Wells Fargo to Pilot Internal Settlement Service Using Distributed Ledger Technology

Wells Fargo Digital Cash will drive operational efficiencies, including longer operating windows and real-time processing

Wells Fargo Unveils DLT-Based Cross-Border Transfer Program

The company is said to have successfully tested the concept of money transfers between the United States and Canada.

Gulf International Bank Wins Eight Awards

GIB’s shariah compliant digital retail bank, meem, scooped six awards and its Global Transaction Banking (GTB) business won two others

Tech Disruption In Retail Banking: GCC Banks catching up

Technology and industry structure present a moderate risk of disruption.