Technology
Saudi Awwal Bank partners with PayerMax to support digital payments ecosystem...
In a strategic move to enhance the digital payment ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, PayerMax, a global provider of payment solutions has announced a strategic...
Digital innovation shaping Private Banking in MEA
The world of private banking is undergoing a significant transformation, with digital innovation at the forefront. Specifically for the Middle East and Africa (MEA)...
Banking & Finance
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ agrees to buy 96% of Türkiye-based Odeabank
The bank seeks to become Türkiye’s premier “phygital” bank by integrating its physical presence with innovative digital banking services
UAE’s Emirates NBD joins PBAF to boost biodiversity
The decision reflects Emirates NBD’s recognition of the vital role biodiversity plays in economies and livelihoods worldwide
Islamic Finance
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes USD 500 million Sustainability Sukuk by Warba Bank
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes the listing of USD 500 million Sustainable trust certificates issued by Warba Bank, a leading Kuwaiti Islamic Bank. This is the...
Opinion Pieces
Wealth Transfer: Planning for a Smooth Transition
In February, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) launched a ‘Sustaining family business success’ programme with MIT Sloan Executive Education to provide higher education to...
Wealth Management
Santander Private Banking expands global presence with first regional headquarters in...
Santander Private Banking, has established a new office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa,...
Editor's Pick
Arta Finance partners with Abu Dhabi’s Wio Invest to launch Wealth-as-a-Service...
Fast-growing digital wealth management platform Arta Finance launches globally. Arta’s platform is now open to accredited investors in Singapore and to international investors open...
Investments
National Bonds sees portfolio jump 17% to AED 15 Billion amid...
National Bonds announces a significant increase in its portfolio value, marking a 17% increase to AED 15 billion from December 2023 to date. This...
Interviews
The Real Time is Now
How does our region rank against other world markets in term of payments modernisation?
As global markets shift towards payments modernisation, the pace of adoption...
Appointments
Citi appoints new Head of Financing for Investment Banking
Citi announced that Achintya Mangla will join the bank as Head of Financing for Investment Banking, effective today September 4.
In this newly created role,...