12/20/2018
Majority in Gulf ‘prefer online banking’
Fournier was commenting on RBBi’s research study on the local banking and financial industry titled “An Analysis of Banking Websites in the Gulf region”.
Retail Banking
12/19/2018
Dubai's biggest bank first to support Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay
Emirates NBD says move comes as wearable payment solutions gain popularity in the UAE
12/17/2018
Iraq’s new lender selects ICSFS for universal banking solution
ICS BANKS from ICSFS has been in production and live in Iraq for over 15 years, with clientele of over 25 local and foreign banks.
12/17/2018
JB Financial Group Signs a Strategic MOU with CIMB Niaga for the Open Banking Platform Business in Indonesia
The cooperation will drive greater financial inclusion in Indonesia and contribute to building financial stability in the financial services industry.
12/13/2018
Thailand's KBank, Japan's Line form JV in digital banking push
Thailand fourth-largest lender Kasikornbank Pcl (KBank) said on Wednesday it formed a joint venture with Japanese mobile chat app operator Line Corp to tap into its network of users to grow personal loans.
12/12/2018
Bahrain Credit partners with Clayfin to digitalise retail banking
Clayfin focuses on providing digital banking experience solutions to the financial institutions. It caters to retail, corporate and SME banking businesses.
12/11/2018
StanChart first in Hong Kong for digital savings account on-boarding
Through the blockchain proof of concept, the participants were able to monitor loan agreement revisions, comments and the sequence of approvals, as well as tack an audit every change before the deal was closed.
12/11/2018
Japan’s Retail, Banking Sectors Reacting to Disruptive Technologies
Though Yamada joked that the United States had pioneered online banking as a reaction to poor service in its banks, he admitted that changing banking habits are a headache for companies such as Mizuho, leaving them with underutilized real estate.
12/11/2018
First Abu Dhabi Bank goes live on Temenos T24 core system
FAB, which officially completed its merger on 1 April 2017, is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the largest in the MENA region, with total assets of over AED 670 billion ($180 billion).
12/10/2018
Commercial Bank continues to invest in technology to keep edge: Group CEO
I believe that the customer doesn’t care whether it’s a fintech company or it’s a bank
12/10/2018
Bahrain Credit Signs 5-year Digital Banking Deal With Clayfin and Computer World
Clayfin will craft Digital Banking experiences for Bahrain Credit's Retail Business
12/06/2018
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam goes with Rambus for digital payments
The Rambus TSP solution helps secure the BIBD NexGen Mobile banking app, allowing customers to digitise their cards and send payments.
12/05/2018
Signature Bank Receives NYDFS Approval For Blockchain Payments Platform
The bank has 30 private client offices throughout the New York metropolitan area, including those in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, Long Island, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Connecticut.
12/02/2018
Accenture Completes Acquisition of Intesa Sanpaolo’s Interest in SEC Servizi Spa
Deal creates powerful innovation hub for the financial sector in Italy
11/27/2018
South Africa’s FNB turns to township trade
First National Bank (FNB) has teamed with fintech start-up Selpal to target the large number of traders in townships across South Africa.
11/27/2018
FNB launches South Africa’s first “Tap and PIN” ATMs
This method of interacting with ATMs protects FNB customers from card-skimming devices
11/26/2018
How Can A German Open Banking Firm Revolutionize America's Savings Industry?
Deposit Solutions became the first European fintech company to join the Centre, which partners with leading global companies
11/25/2018
KFH unveils ‘KFH-Go’, first digital self-banking branch in Kuwait
Mandani: Initiative confirms our leadership in FinTech, meets our customers aspirations
11/21/2018
Goldman's digital retail bank has won over 100,000 UK customers with the promise of higher interest rates
Goldman Sachs' online retail bank "Marcus" has "exceeded every expectation" in its debut in the U.K., its managing director told CNBC.
11/20/2018
Hang Seng Bank Completes Pilot Trade Transaction On Hong Kong Central Bank’s Blockchain Platform
The platform is one of the largest examples globally of a government-led, cross-bank effort to reform the multi-billion dollar trade finance sector using blockchain technology.