BankingFeaturedPublic Bank is the first Malaysian bank to facilitate retail-based QR payment with ThailandInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021 PBe QR service will now support DuitNow QR Cross Border Payment between the two countries... Read more
BankingFeaturedTreasury Department a major contributor to Ahli United Bank Kuwait’s profitabilityInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 6, 2021September 6, 2021 Digital platforms and automation of processes were the main focus in Treasury from front to back and end-user... Read more
BankingFeaturedBank of Africa to launch a new innovative offering for South to North money transfersInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 3, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 3, 2021 In order to do so, it has partnered with Sopra Banking Software (SBS)... Read more
BankingFeaturedBank North becomes UK’s newest SME bank after acquiring operating licenceInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 26, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 26, 2021 The bank will open the doors of its first lending Pod in Manchester... Read more
BankingFeaturedAjman Bank-Kamel Pay partner to bring innovative payment solutions to the UAEInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 23, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 23, 2021 The partnership will have a substantial impact on the adoption of secure and cashless payments across the UAE... Read more
BankingFeaturedUK-based fintech Kroo receives banking licenceInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2021 Kroo is one of the only two new banks to be authorised in 2021 so far... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingSharjah Islamic Bank launches its new SIB digital accountInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2021August 18, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2021August 18, 2021 Sharjah Islamic Bank launches its new SIB digital account... Read more
BankingFeaturedNigeria’s central bank issues new guidelines to further regulate MMOsInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 11, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 11, 2021 Regulatory changes were made in this regard previously in 2015... Read more
BankingFeaturedHong Kong financial watchdog fines UBS $11.55 mn for regulatory breachesInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 5, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 5, 2021 UBS is being fined for its failure to disclose its financial interests in some Hong Kong listed companies... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineSoutheast Asia’s growing digital banking landscapeInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 30, 2021August 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 30, 2021August 2, 2021 Digital banking in Southeast Asia is being driven by disruptive technologies, digital penetration and evolving customer expectation... Read more