FeaturedTechnologyGojek secures $1.2 bn in funding to take on GrabPritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 The fresh funding increased Gojek’s Series F round total to just under $3 bn... Read more
BankingFeaturedThe Access Bank UK Ltd: Winner of International Finance Awards 2019International Finance Business DeskMarch 18, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 18, 2020 The Access Bank UK is doing outstanding work in boosting trade between UK, Africa and the MENA region through its award-winning trade finance services... Read more
BankingFeaturedMonzo launches current account services for SMEsPritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 The trial period lasted 12 months and saw the participation of 2500 businesses... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSafaricom introduces zero transaction fees on M-PesaInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 17, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 17, 2020 Kenya's banks and mobile money providers are pushing cashless payments to curb Covid-19... Read more
BankingFeaturedDoha Bank aims to assist SMEs affected by Covid-19International Finance Business DeskMarch 17, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 17, 2020 SMEs in Qatar are observing a decline in cash flow as a result of the ongoing epidemic... Read more
AviationFeaturedEmirates suspends flights to 30 destinations amid Covid-19 pandemicPritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 The carrier will stop flying to Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Cyprus, Malta and Portugal... Read more
BankingFeaturedGulf central banks cut rates to tackle slowdown caused by Covid-19Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020March 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020March 18, 2020 The Fed recently slashed its interest rates to nearly zero... Read more
BankingFeaturedTMB Bank’s bespoke solution encourages early investmentsInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 17, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 17, 2020 TMB Bank won the International Finance Awards 2019 for the Most Innovative Investment Management Banking in Thailand... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateKuwait’s real estate market grows to $12.04 bn in 2019Pritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Number of real estate deals increased by 6.4% to 6765 last year... Read more
FeaturedWealth ManagementCitibank to double wealth management market share in Singapore by 2025Pritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020 The bank recently launched a new flagship wealth management center in the country... Read more