Newly established Asset Management business launches 10 funds on Securities & Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates widening retail and institutional investor choices. HSBC today announced the launch of its new UAE asset management business and the registration of ten new onshore investment funds with the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) of the UAE, […]
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has today brought into force its updated regulatory framework for Crypto Tokens in DIFC. The enhanced rules strengthen the DFSA’s regime, provide greater clarity for market participants, and support the development of a safe, […]
Dubai, UAE — At the 1 Billion Followers Summit, Wio Bank, in partnership with Visa, announced the launch of Wio Creators, the UAE’s first dedicated banking solution tailored specifically for content creators and digital entrepreneurs. The new offering reflects the rapid growth of the creator economy and aims to address the unique financial needs of […]
AmwalPay has announced a strategic partnership with Bank Nizwa, reflecting a broader shift in how banks approach the enablement of digital payment services within the Sultanate of Oman. Under this partnership, AmwalPay enables Bank Nizwa to offer digital payment services to its merchants under the bank’s own brand, identity, and commercial framework. Bank Nizwa retains […]
Dubai, UAE: BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, is excited to introduce BingX TradFi, an innovative feature that enables users to trade futures on a diverse range of global assets, including commodities, forex, stocks, and indices. With a remarkable variety in the choice of assets, outstanding trading experience, and top-notch security, BingX TradFi […]
RABAT — Moroccan fintech startup Woliz has announced the closing of a $2.2 million pre-seed funding round, led by Sanlam Maroc, marking the insurer’s first-ever investment in a startup through a long-term, institutional private equity approach. The investment will support the acceleration of Woliz’s AI-powered, fintech-enabled platform, which aims to digitise and structure neighbourhood retail […]
London: Janus Henderson Investors today announces the launch of the Janus Henderson Horizon Discovering New Alpha Fund (DNA), a global equity fund available exclusively to HSBC Private Bank and Premier clients across Asia, Europe, US Offshore, and the Middle East, for an initial six-month period. DNA is a globally diversified portfolio of approximately 50 high-conviction stocks […]
Kuwait City — The Badir Fund for Developing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), a special account managed by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and dedicated to supporting SMEs, announced its investment in Middle East Venture Fund IV (MEVF IV). This investment aims to enable technology startups to access equity capital, thereby helping to […]
Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the completion of its inaugural dual-tranche USD 1 billion sustainable bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, comprising a USD 300 million Blue tranche with a 3-year tenor and a USD 700 million […]
Damascus, Syria – Doushesh, a Syrian digital classifieds platform, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round at the start of 2026, marking a significant milestone for the country’s emerging startup ecosystem. Founded in 2025 by Alaaeddin Zarzour and Zafer Odabashi, Doushesh operates a comprehensive online classifieds marketplace spanning real estate, vehicles, electronics, furniture, jobs, and […]