Tag: Fintech
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...
Fintech app for expatriate employees launched by Dubai’s Rise
UAE-based financial service network Rise has unveiled 'Xare', an innovative new application specifically tailored for expatriate employees.
The free-to-use mobile app would enable millions of...
Rise in digitization; Number of bank branches in UAE shrink
The recently released research report 'UAE: Digitalization in the banking sector' shows that, due to digitization and mergers, the branch network has been shrinking...
ADGM to enhance its SME offerings with Sunline MoU
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)'s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has entered into an agreement with China-based banking software and technology company Sunline Holding...
Saudi startups dare pandemic slowdown; Observe a notable rise in funding
Saudi Arabian Startups in the tech and e-commerce sector have surprised the market space by reporting a surge in investments from various investors across...
Qatar has ‘vital’ first-mover advantage on fintech: QFCA Official
According to the top official of the Qatar Financial Center Authority (QFCA), Doha has “significant” first-mover advantage for international organizations, particularly fintech and others,...
