Abu Dhabi, UAE, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has reaffirmed its role as a key enabler of large-scale real estate development through its strategic partnership with Jubail Investment Company (JIC). The Jubail Island project, solely financed by ADIB from inception through to completion, reflects the Bank’s integrated approach to supporting landmark […]
Datuk Seri Khairussaleh Ramli, president and group CEO of Maybank, said the bank’s strategic focus on the MYR-SGD currency pair reflects the ambition to lead in facilitating seamless cross-border transactions, leveraging Maybank’s Malaysia-Singapore corridor advantage and position as an Asean gateway bank KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): Maybank, a participant of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Digital Asset […]
Dubai, UAE – du Pay, the advanced digital financial services platform from du, a secure mobile application for managing money in the UAE, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GCash, the Philippines’ leading super finance app, to enhance the overall cross-border payment experience of overseas Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As […]
Revolut has been granted an Organisation Authorisation by the SBS, a critical step in the licensing process toward operating a fully regulated new bank in Peru Peru joins Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina as a key pillar in Revolut’s Latin American expansion, supporting its global goal of expanding into 100 markets Revolut continues to scale […]
New office in ADGM underscores Hillhouse’s confidence in Abu Dhabi’s role as a global financial hub and long-term regional growth Hillhouse Investment Management (“Hillhouse”), one of the world’s leading global private alternative asset managers, today announced the opening of a new office within ADGM and that it has obtained a Category 3C license from the […]
Crypto industry veterans Christopher Perkins and Seth Ginns to co-lead Franklin Crypto alongside Tony Pecore, strengthening active management capabilities across the multi-trillion dollar digital asset market. SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader, announced a plan to acquire 250 Digital, an active cryptocurrency investment management firm led by financial industry veterans Christopher Perkins […]
Fraudulent disputes and administrative inefficiencies drive billions in avoidable economic costs Six new and enhanced dispute resolution tools utilize AI and proprietary technology to help provide issuers, acquirers and merchants with increased visibility into costly fraud expenses SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced six new dispute resolution tools designed […]
United Arab Emirates – Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Village Capital, announced today the launch of the eighth edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in the UAE, continuing its support for women-led, tech-enabled startups at a critical stage of growth. The 2026 cohort will equip founders with investment readiness training, catalytic funding, and access […]
The programme is being rolled out in collaboration with Dubai Chambers, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening the emirate’s business ecosystem during a period of economic pressure. Dubai, UAE: Qashio, the leading spend management platform headquartered in Dubai, has announced the launch of “Qashio For You”, a targeted initiative designed to support small and medium-sized […]
Kuwait: Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” announced that it has won the “Best Local Investment Bank 2025” and “Best Asset Manager in Kuwait 2025” awards from EMEA Finance at the Middle East Banking Awards 2026 ceremony held recently in Dubai. The awards reflect Markaz’s leading position in the market and its role in providing investment solutions across […]