BankingFeaturedAxiata in talks with 11 parties for digital banking licence in MalaysiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The digital bank could go online by mid-2021... Read more
EnergyFeaturedBarclays challenged by ShareAction to end fossil fuel investmentBharath KumarFebruary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 Barclays has been Europe’s biggest lender for fossil fuel projects since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedCoronavirus epidemic could speed up the launch of digital yuanPritam BordoloiFebruary 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 21, 2020 Government has seized and quarantined old paper notes to prevent the spread of virus... Read more
AviationFeaturedCoronavirus could see Asian airlines lose $27.8 bn in revenuePritam BordoloiFebruary 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 21, 2020 According to the International Air Transport Association, Chinese carriers alone could suffer losses of around $12.8 bn... Read more
FeaturedFintechGlobal fintech deals fall by 4% as China suffersPritam BordoloiFebruary 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 21, 2020 3,472 fintech deals were recorded with a total value of $53.3 bn in 2019... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSafaricom might award contract to Huawei for its 5G rollout this yearBharath KumarFebruary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 Safaricom involving Huawei in its 5G network could hinder talks on a free trade agreement between the US and Kenya... Read more
BankingFeaturedCBFS leads the way in novel brokerage servicingInternational Finance Business DeskFebruary 21, 2020February 21, 2022 by International Finance Business DeskFebruary 21, 2020February 21, 2022 CBFS vision is to become a “Brokerage House of Choice” for their domestic and international clients by offering them first to market products and services to enable them achieve their financial.... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyEmirates NBD Egypt is first in MENA to use switch technology for card paymentsBharath KumarFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 Mastercard World Switch Card will interlink both credit and debit accounts, allowing cardholders to switch to either for payments... Read more
EnergyFeaturedVietnam to increase renewable energy capacity to 15% by 2030Bharath KumarFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 The country is anticipated to face power shortages from 2021 as a result of rising demand... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDubai to establish tax-free Crypto Valley to enhance business landscapeBharath KumarFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 The DMCC Crypto Valley is in line with the UAE Blockchain Strategy 2021... Read more