Ex-Barclays tech chief to launch UK crypto-friendly digital bankInternational FinanceJanuary 3, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 3, 2020 Ziglu digital bank will offer fiat as well as crypto accounts... Read more
Razer joins Singapore’s digital banking bandwagonSamuel AbrahamJanuary 2, 2020 by Samuel AbrahamJanuary 2, 2020 Gaming brand Razer has applied for a digital banking licence in Singapore joining Singtel and Grab... Read more
Brazil proposes banking bill in case of financial crisisInternational Finance DeskDecember 24, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 24, 2019 Central bank proposed the bill which will mandate the use of public funds to bailout financial firms... Read more
UAE total banking investments reach Dh396.2 bnInternational Finance DeskDecember 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 23, 2019 The central bank noted that debt securities rose 16.7% year-to-date, reaching a total of Dh245.4 bn... Read more
Saxo Bank, Geely Sweden to offer tech solutions to fintechs in ChinaInternational Finance DeskDecember 19, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 19, 2019 The joint venture aims to provide financial and regulatory technology solutions to banks and fintechs in China... Read more
Mastercard, SABB partner to enhance international paymentsInternational Finance DeskDecember 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 18, 2019 SABB customers can send money to more than 100 countries through Mastercard Send for Cross-Border... Read more
Saudi Arabia’s NCB and Riyadh Bank end merger talksPritam BordoloiDecember 17, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 17, 2019 The two Saudi banks failed to agree on a valuation... Read more
Bank Muscat to launch $100 mn strategic fintech programmeInternational Finance DeskDecember 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 17, 2019 The programme will ensure top class services and digital innovations across all segments... Read more
Bank Audi to increase SME loan portfolio to EGP 5 bn by 2019 endInternational Finance DeskDecember 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 16, 2019 Central Bank of Egypt expects banks to increase SME loans on their portfolios by 20 percent by 2020... Read more
Bangkok Bank buys nearly 90% stake in Bank Permata for $2.7 bnInternational Finance DeskDecember 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2019 The Thai lender seeks to explore new markets to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia... Read more