Newcomer Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank to shake up trade finance market
“The world’s first digitally-enabled trade bank” will open for business in early 2019.
“The world’s first digitally-enabled trade bank” will open for business in early 2019.
Bank of Beirut opts for Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX regtech.
BLOM Bank says it’s “now more than ever ready for the future of cross-border payments”.
One of the world’s largest Islamic banks signs for Murex’s MX.3 platform.
Will be complementary to an already-existing $100m fund of funds.
Digital centre of excellence follows ActivePath acquisition.
Bank says it is first in region to integrate its core systems with WhatsApp.
ING and friends mimicked WannaCry ransomware attack.
PoC done via ICS Banks Blockchain Adapter.
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has recruited consultancy firm PwC to assist it with its digital transformation.
Africa-focused private investment firm gets 76% stake in paytech.
Bahrain-based Ithmaar Bank and Eazy Financial Services to launch the region’s first biometric payment network.
ASBB has launched a new mobile banking solution underpinned by Clayfin’s technology.
Amex’s Accelerate Middle East to pilot Neener Analytics’ social media analytics tools.
ADGM also teams with Beijing-based firm for Belt and Road initiative.
The selection for retail, corporate and treasury business was made in 2016.
Automated and human investment advice catching on.
Vendor looks for fintech action in the Middle East.
Its tech is meant to help institutional investors and asset managers.
To bypass the US sanctions on business with Iran.
Israeli trading expands with better network.
This marks Fosun’s second investment in Israel.
For general and medical insurance, financials and BI.
The solutions cover balance sheet management and funds transfer pricing.
All part of Visa’s commitment to invest up to $100m in fintech.
Partnered with Almoayyed International Group.
Ziraat Bankasi KSA has upgraded its core banking system, Temenos’ T24, from R10 to R17.
It is a long-standing user of Misys’ (now Finastra) Equation.
Warburg Pincus opens its fintech warchest yet again.
Initially offering 14 APIs for developers.
In an effort to digitise the country by 2030.
With aims to expand to high-growth markets.
InnoCells has invested in Cardumen Capital.
Wants to make nation a global hub.
Saudi Arabian firm will replace legacy systems.
Israeli insurtech offers AI-powered commercial underwriting services.
The bank will upgrade the rest of its divisions subsequently.
Good times for Axe Finance.
New firm offers cashless transactions through a digital wallet.
Will provide support to Middle East start-ups.