Why the way money moves is being rethought
Tokenised cash and programmable money offer an alternative to settlement cycles stretching across hours, sometimes days; systems reconciling data after the fact; liquidity getting locked in transit...
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Gulf bank deposits hit USD 2.3 trillion, assets top USD 3.9 trillion as 2025 ends
The balance sheet growth comes amid the backdrop of the listed Gulf banks reporting significant record third-quarter profits...
Bonds power Macao’s growth story
By 2024, the total value of publicly offered and listed bonds in Macao reached about $100 billion...
The Clock Towers Complex facilitates pilgrim journey
The Clock Towers Complex is a mixed-use complex that serves as a central terminal for pilgrims and tourists...
Start-up of the Week: AI innovations drive Finom’s new services
In 2025, Finom, primarily a banking business, expanded its offerings beyond digital banking services while making considerable efforts in innovation...
Business Leader of the Week: Mandy DeFilippo joins Standard Chartered as US CEO amid growth push
According to Standard Chartered, Mandy DeFilippo will report to Roberto Hoornweg, the bank's CEO for Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa...
Banco BPM CEO Giuseppe Castagna boss warns of job losses in UniCredit deal
UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM has managed to catch the attention of the Italian banking sector's main union, as it raised concerns about the potential impact of the deal on jobs...
Jordan Ahli Bank’s vision: A future of shared prosperity
Jordan Ahli Bank's dedication to its customers goes beyond banking, building lasting relationships founded on trust and innovation...
Start-up of the Week: Qonto defies Fintech downturn with record growth & new features
Qonto also provides real-time notifications, expense categorisation and multi-user access...
Vietnam to allow companies to import gold for first time in years
According to VGTA, Vietnam's gold demand is expected to soar this year, so premiums on domestic prices must be immediately reduced...