Banking and FinanceMagazineLeading by example: Fintechs to set benchmarks for financial market playersWebAdminJuly 30, 2021August 2, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 30, 2021August 2, 2021 Fintechs are used to challenging – as well as being challenged by – the status quo... Read more
EconomyFeaturedOman’s GDP is projected to grow by 2.5%: IMFWebAdminJuly 7, 2021July 8, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 7, 2021July 8, 2021 The International Monetary Fund said the Sultanate’s overall GDP is projected to grow around 2.5% in 2021... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyHSBC signs blockchain-based KYC data sharing coalition in the UAEWebAdminJuly 1, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 1, 2021 HSBC is the first foreign bank to join UAE KYC has become the fourth founding member... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingQatar International Islamic Bank mulls 100% foreign ownershipWebAdminJune 29, 2021 by WebAdminJune 29, 2021 At present, foreign investors hold 49% shares at the Qatar International Islamic Bank... Read more
EconomyFeaturedSingapore economy to grow by 6.1% in 2021: AMROWebAdminJune 22, 2021 by WebAdminJune 22, 2021 After a 5.4% contraction in the economy in 2020, Singapore’s economy is rebounding stronger... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceIndonesia lists three sukuk valued at $3 bn on NASDAQ Dubai to fund socio-economic developmentWebAdminJune 18, 2021 by WebAdminJune 18, 2021 The listing comes with a 10-year issuance of $1.25 bn and two issuances of $750 mm each, bringing Indonesia’s total value of listed sukuk to $19.75 bn... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedJP Morgan asset management launches growth equity platformWebAdminJune 8, 2021 by WebAdminJune 8, 2021 The financial firm launched JP Morgan private capital and announced two new managing partners; Christopher Dawe and Osei Van Horne... Read more
BankingFeaturedUNObank and Tonik receive digital banking licenses in the PhilippinesWebAdminJune 8, 2021 by WebAdminJune 8, 2021 With their new digital banking license, the banks aim to bridge the financial inclusion gap in the region... Read more
FeaturedFintechIndonesian fintech company Amartha raises $7.5 mn from NorfundWebAdminJune 7, 2021 by WebAdminJune 7, 2021 These funds will be used to support environment-friendly business and to fund loans for women micro-entrepreneurs in Indonesia’s rural areas... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedSaudi National Bank appoints new chairmanWebAdminJune 2, 2021 by WebAdminJune 2, 2021 The Saudi-based lender appointed Ammar Abdulwahid Alkhudairy as its chairman... Read more