Acceptance of Digital Payments in the MENA Region

The use of contactless payments and e-commerce has grown, indicating an acceptance of digital payments, and…

Data and AI Transforming Organizations

Artificial intelligence would become a major catalyst for global economic growth. Between productivity boosts and consumer…

First Independent Digital Banking Platform in the UAE

YAP Mastercard Debit Card and an app that provides an overview of a consumer’s spending analytics,…

European Banks have a much Stronger Capital Position

European banks have a much stronger capital position now than they did before. This is in…

Demand for Life Insurance Service on the Rise in Ethiopia

Demand for life insurance service in the country has shown a steady uptick due to rapid…

Discovery Bank Continues to Grow

Discovery Bank made pleasing progress over the period, growing to over 287,000 clients with more than…

Westpac and SocietyOne to Expand Digital Banking Services

Westpac and SocietyOne to expand its new digital banking-as-a-service platform. The platform, considered the first of…

SoftBank Seeking to Cut Risk on its Bank Loan Book

The supply-chain finance company owned by billionaire Lex Greensill has been looking for ways to raise…

UAE Spearheading Anti-money Laundering Efforts

Efforts to combat money launderers, entities and people suspected of financing terrorists and organized crime are…

UAE Central Bank Joins Digital Currency Project with Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Thailand

Initiative, which succeeds Project Inthanon-LionRock by the HKMA and Thai central bank, will explore the capabilities…