Opinion pieces

A new breed of finance leader is embracing cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile and poorly understood in mainstream markets. Yet there is little doubt that digital money and the blockchain will have a...

How the UAE’s traditional banks can keep pace with mobile-first competitors

The digital transformation of the banking industry has well and truly arrived in the UAE, with the majority of customers demanding seamless digital services...

APP Fraud: Regional Banks could get a head start by learning from others’ mistakes

The real-time-payments (RTP) revolution in the Middle East is gathering steam. ACI Worldwide’s recent Prime Time for Real Time report predicts the United Arab...

Supply Chain Innovation – Technology’s role in supply chain management and trade finance

International trade and global value chains are essential both for the prosperity of nations and for reducing geopolitical tensions. The distribution of production worldwide...

Can technology be sustainability’s white knight?

Technology stocks are having a tough time, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq down 25% year-to-date. Yet looking beyond cyclical concerns, technology will play a vital...

Real-Time Rails Can Unlock New Value Creation Opportunities for UAE Financial Organisations

With their proven ability to drive economic growth, as well as a host of other benefits and conveniences for businesses and consumers, real-time payments...

Dear banks, put aside the legacy and meet the fintechs where they are

Some weeks ago, I was at a fintech conference chatting with the top management of a bank in East Africa when I noticed a...

Protecting the financial sector with Deterministic Protection

With increasing connectivity and the continuous, on-going digital transformation, attackers are finding new ways to completely bypass most solutions. Their methods are increasing in...

From Dwell to Destruction: the evolution of cyber attacks in the financial services sector

The last couple of years has not only seen an increase in the number and complexity of cyber-crime cartels in Europe, the Middle East,...

Winning Combinations

A closer look at MENA’s M&A activities: Deconstructing successful M&A deals and exploring opportunities for start-ups The recent year has been marked by a resurgence...

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