The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued a set of guidelines for digital securities to support the development of digital assets under a comprehensive and progressive regulatory framework
Dubai’s fintech ecosystem poised to reshape the future of finance: report
Dubai has reportedly been recognised as the seventh FinTech location globally for economic potential, highlighting Dubai’s efforts to support and expedite sustainable economic growth.
Abu Dhabi Global Market to hit the road to find new global fintech talents
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced that FinTech Abu Dhabi’s global tour will be reaching even more cities ahead of the main event in Abu Dhabi in October 2019.
Five Dubai startups receive API sandbox certification from Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD and DIFC FinTech Hive have become the first to certify five FinTech startups under API Sandbox Program.
UAE-based bank enhances data-driven decision-making with SAP
Emirates NBD has partnered with enterprise software firm SAP to become the first bank globally to implement SAP Financial Services Data Platform.
China’s iPayLinks to expand Middle East fintech market
China-based cross-border payment services provider, iPayLinks, has announced its entry into the Middle East fintech space.
Mubadala invests in cryptocurrency company
Abu-Dhabi based Mubadala Investment Capital has announced that it is investing in a cryptocurrency company called MidChains. Mubadala has forged …
Mastercard, BENEFIT announce Bahrain’s first-ever blockchain payment programme
Bahrain’s Electronic Network for Financial Transactions and Mastercard have partnered to launch a pilot blockchain programme that will enable banks to deliver fast, secure and private cross-border commercial payments.
Abu Dhabi Global Market inks new deal to promote fintech innovations
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and OneConnect Financial Technology (OneConnect) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and develop FinTech innovation, ecosystems, and market opportunities.
Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces regulations for “robo-advisors”
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recently issued its regulatory framework for Digital Investment Managers (also known as ‘robo-advisors’).
Etisalat Digital teams up with UAE banks to develop a new digital platform
Etisalat Digital has partnered with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Avanza Innovations to develop a new platform that optimises the latest technologies to digitize trade in the UAE.
UBF introduces online initiative to empower court banking experts
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has announced that the successful implementation of an advanced online exam, launched last year, has raised the bar for Court Banking Experts.
Bahrain Bourse turns to AWS cloud to enhance performance
Bahrain Bourse has announced that it has started migrating to Amazon Web Services (AWS) due to the increased availability and security it will get and to increase its application speed and performance, while reducing operational costs.
Ajman Bank enhances customer experience with digitised services
Ajman Bank has announced the launch of its latest branch in Dalma Mall, which features digital banking and payment solutions.