Saudi Payments launches instant payment system ‘sarie’WebAdminApril 22, 2021 by WebAdminApril 22, 2021 It is being launched in cooperation with IBM and Mastercard... Read more
MENA startups raise $170 mn in the first quarterWebAdminApril 9, 2021 by WebAdminApril 9, 2021 UAE, Egypt and Saudi completed 125 deals worth $396 mn in the first quarter of 2021... Read more
CBUAE issues two new payment system regulationsPritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2021 They are the Large-Value Payment Systems (LVPS) Regulation and the Retail Payment Systems (RPS) Regulation... Read more
BNP Paribas launches A2A payments for ecommerce merchantsPritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2021March 11, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2021March 11, 2021 BNP Paribas will launch the platform along with Token, an open banking payments platform... Read more
Saudi Arabia to launch new electronic instant payments systemPritam BordoloiFebruary 12, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 12, 2021 The new payment system is designed to reduce the dependency on cash in the Kingdom... Read more
CBUAE issues new Consumer Protection RegulationPritam BordoloiFebruary 1, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 1, 2021 The new regulations are aimed to ensure the fair treatment and protection of consumers... Read more
HSBC issues green finance facility for UAE-based LamprellPritam BordoloiJanuary 27, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 27, 2021 Around $48 mn has been raised which will be used on the Seagreen offshore wind farm project... Read more
Mintos attracts over 7000 investors in its crowdfunding campaignInternational Finance Business DeskNovember 30, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskNovember 30, 2020 The investment platform has raised a total of €7.2 million, the largest amount ever raised in continental Europe... Read more
Cainiao to drive digitalisation of last mile logisticsWebAdminNovember 18, 2020 by WebAdminNovember 18, 2020 For that reason, Cainiao has partnered with Yunda Express to provide comprehensive services in Malaysia... Read more
Malaysia enables fintechs to offer digital loansPritam BordoloiNovember 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 17, 2020 The Malaysian Ministry of Housing and Local Government has granted approval for eight firms in the first round... Read more