MagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueTechnologyUAE leads AI-led digital transformation in the Middle EastInternational FinanceSeptember 24, 2019December 6, 2019 by International FinanceSeptember 24, 2019December 6, 2019 AI is expected to contribute 14 percent of UAE’s 2030 GDP... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueSolid finances drives Bayt El Khebra’s growth in EgyptInternational FinanceSeptember 23, 2019December 6, 2019 by International FinanceSeptember 23, 2019December 6, 2019 With a commanding leadership in Egypt’s financial services market, Bayt El Khebra eyes overseas opportunities... Read more
FintechMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueHow does Brexit impact UK’s fintech companies?International FinanceSeptember 23, 2019December 6, 2019 by International FinanceSeptember 23, 2019December 6, 2019 A smooth landing is essential for the UK’s fintech sector after Brexit, if the UK has to retain its edge as a top financial services centre in Europe... Read more
coverstoryFintechMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueFintech startups play a key role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030International FinanceSeptember 20, 2019April 2, 2020 by International FinanceSeptember 20, 2019April 2, 2020 With regulatory, infrastructural, and talent challenges getting resolved, Saudi Arabia might be on the cusp of a fintech revolution... Read more
FintechDIFC registers over 100 new fintech startups since end-2018International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 Leading fintech companies have picked the centre as their preferred jurisdiction in the Middle East region... Read more
BankingSingapore’s Hong Leong to ally with fintechs for digital bank licenceInternational Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 The lender seeks to apply for one of the five licences to be issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2020... Read more
FinanceSAP S/4 HANA Central Finance reduces costs, ups productivityInternational Finance DeskSeptember 13, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 13, 2019November 4, 2019 The system makes data from all ERP systems harmonised, transparent and auditable... Read more
FintechEgypt central bank plans $50mn to $100 mn fintech fundInternational Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 The Egyptian government will develop seven technological parks in Egypt for about $60.8million... Read more
BankingEmirates NBD’s Network stake sale to boost profitsInternational Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 The bank will sell an additional 10.5 percent stake in Network International... Read more
Event NewsSAP Conference on Central Finance to focus on finance service deliveryInternational Finance DeskSeptember 11, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 11, 2019December 23, 2019 Participants can gather fresh perspectives on taking their finance service delivery to the next level from experts... Read more