Opinion pieces

Cost predictability core to banks’ operational recoveries

Most of the strategic decisions’ banks in the GCC made in response to the Covid-19 outbreak were underscored by business continuity, employee safety, and...

Cyber Threat Intelligence: the key to trust and security for the digital finance world

In 2017, the value per Bitcoin reached over €20,000 (£17,324) - a climax in the hype surrounding the cryptocurrency. However, confidence has been lacking...

Changing the tune: FinTech needs to tell a different story to sustain investor interest as Covid-19 disrupts the disruptors

Covid 19 has disrupted the wave of FinTech (financial technology) that has been disrupting  banking and financial services. What can Fintech startups do to...

Building data analytics capabilities in the finance and accounting function

Big data, analytics, data science – these are regular terms that we all use. Finance and accounting (F&A) teams at all large companies are...

3 ways AI is being used for good in the Middle East

Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) still feels pretty new, yet in the years ahead, like electricity, it will become part of the fabric of everyday...

A culture of accurate data leads to precise decisions

No matter we realize it or not, our lives run on data. Every time that we buy, we pick entertainment options and vacation spots, we...

Blue ocean for Islamic finance industry

Islamic finance is going digital. Muslims around the world are looking for alternative Shariah-compliant solutions to manage their daily finances. New fintechs offering Islamic...

Advancing the financial sector’s cybersecurity with AI

The Middle East is globally one of the fastest growing markets in the banking and capital sector. The greater the value of an organization's...

Preparing for a new post-pandemic economic era in MENA

The aftermath of the economic and market turbulence due to Covid-19 has redefined the landscape for GCC member states. A relatively bleak growth outlook...

Responsible investing around the world

It seems everyone in the asset management industry is talking about responsible investing and the importance of ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues. This...

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