Poznań, Poland, and Budapest, Hungary – Corporate banking in the Gulf Cooperation Council is in the middle of a generational digital upgrade cycle by Espeo Software. Driven by Vision 2030, Qatar National Vision 2030, UAE banking reform, and open banking mandates across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE, regional banks face sustained pressure to modernise […]
Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong; As Bank of Singapore intensifies its push in the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) segment, the Bank is appointing another veteran private banker to its senior leadership team covering its core markets. On 1 July 2026, Mr Lim Leong Guan will assume the role of Head of Private Banking, Middle East, South Asia & International. […]
New initiative gives banks, brokers, fintechs, and asset managers API access, developer documentation, and client-accessible source code to build branded trading journeys on top of ZagTrader’s proven infrastructure layer. Dubai, June 10 – ZagTrader, the capital markets technology provider, today announced the launch of Build on, a strategic initiative that repositions Zag Trader as the […]
Solutions+, a Mubadala company, is the remaining shareholder with 51% Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: BlueFive Capital, a global alternative investment platform, announced today, through its BlueFive Reef PE Fund I, the completion of its acquisition of a 49% stake in LeasePlan Emirates from Ayvens, a global leader in sustainable mobility. Following the transaction, Solutions+ will […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to broaden market accessibility for international investors, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that it has been granted recognition by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) as a foreign trading venue. The recognition spans two dimensions: it permits Swiss participants supervised by FINMA to gain direct access to […]
NEW YORK and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Blue Owl Capital (“Blue Owl”) (NYSE: OWL) today announced the opening of its new office in ADGM, the international financial center strategically located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The office opening strengthens its global and regional footprint and underscores its long-term […]
Cairo, Egypt – Telda and Mastercard Egypt’s unified financial experience have joined forces to introduce a new integrated solution in Egypt, seamlessly connecting everyday payments and investment wallets within the Telda app, marking a major step toward a fully unified digital ecosystem. Leveraging Mastercard’s advanced technology, Telda is transforming financial services into an experience that is […]
Standard Chartered has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia to undertake Investment Management and Operating Funds activities in the Kingdom. The approval enhances the Bank’s ability to provide onshore investment management and fund operations capabilities in Saudi Arabia, supporting institutional clients as investor participation and capital market […]
With a reported valuation approaching $2 trillion. Dubai: SpaceX IPO strategic investment, anticipated public listing is shaping up to be more than another high-profile technology IPO. With a reported valuation approaching $2 trillion, the company’s expected Nasdaq debut could become a defining moment for investors seeking exposure to the infrastructure underpinning the next wave of […]
From Bahrain and the UAE to Saudi Arabia and Oman, how Gulf payment companies have helped build the merchant acquiring, POS, and payment gateway ecosystems that support today’s digital economy. Over the past decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has experienced significant growth in digital payments, driven by economic expansion, e-commerce adoption, and the region’s […]