Tag: Fintech
Fintech innovation vital for finanial sector development: SAMA Governor
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Governor H.E. Dr. Ahmed Alkholeify said that the central bank wants to see more competition and development in new...
Central Bank of Bahrain Regulatory Sandbox approves 1st insurance platform
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has approved the first insurance platform from its Regulatory Sandbox as part of its mission to promote FinTech...
ADGM launches new digital solutions lab
UAE-based international financial center and free zone, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is launching a new digital lab to facilitate collaboration between large financial...
FinTech event to focus on surging digital payment demand amid pandemic
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s largest event aimed to bring innovation in financial services, the FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival, kick-started last...
ADGM and Bank Hapoalim ally to promote FinTech innovations
The international financial center of UAE, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Bank Hapoalim, one of the largest banks of Israel have entered into...
UAE’s ADGM inks fintech deal with Israel Securities Authority
UAE-based Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM FSRA) and Israel’s national securities regulator, Israel Securities Authority (ISA) has signed a fintech...
VISA-Plaid deal hits roadblock as antitrust scrutiny looms
The US-based payment processor Visa's $5.3 billion deal to buy fintech startup Plaid could see a bit of resistance as the deal which allows...
Saudi Arabia unveils Fintech Accelerator to transform the sector
Saudi Arabia's marquee initiative to support financial technology firms in the Kingdom, Fintech Saudi has collaborated with regional startup accelerator Flat6Labs to launch a...