Active investment strategy focused on long-term structural growth themes, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing and next-generation technologies Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia– SAB Invest announced the launch of the SAB Invest Global Select Equity Fund, a new open-ended, Shariah-compliant public fund designed to provide investors with access to a concentrated portfolio of exceptional global companies expected […]
NEW YORK and ABU DHABI – AGL Credit Management (AGL), a leading corporate credit specialist providing investment strategies and solutions for investors and borrowers, today announced that the Financial Services Regulatory Authority ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, has granted the firm approval to conduct regulated financial activities within the ADGM. The approval marks […]
The inaugural Avaloq Wealth Management Index identifies Singapore as one of the world’s leading wealth management markets, reflecting strong performance across macroeconomic, financial, regulatory, demographic and digital dimensions. The findings also highlight Asia’s growing prominence, with two Asian financial centres ranking among the world’s leading wealth management hubs. The index shows that there is no […]
ASIA — Manulife announced the appointment of Jeremy Young as Chief Distribution Officer, International Brokerage, Global High-Net-Worth, effective immediately. Mr Young has served as Interim Chief Distribution Officer since March, providing strong leadership while advancing Manulife’s distribution strategy and deepening broker engagement across key markets. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading International Brokerage business […]
UAE cardholders will soon be able to use Jaywan mono-badged cards at more than 100 million points of sale and 1.8 million ATMs across more than 183 countries and regions under a new agreement between Al Etihad Payments and UnionPay International. Abu Dhabi, UAE — August 12, 2026: Al Etihad Payments (AEP), the owner and […]
The Bank of Jordan Group has inaugurated its first branch in Saudi Arabia in a strategic move that reflects its vision for sustainable growth and reinforces its position as an integrated regional banking group. Following the Saudi Central Bank’s approval to commence banking operations on 27/2/1448 AH, the expansion strengthens its presence in one of […]
Manama, Bahrain – stc pay Bahrain, Bahrain’s innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, has announced the launch of stc pay Secure Approve, an advanced in-app transaction authentication feature for online card payments. With this release, it becomes the first financial technology provider in Bahrain to allow customers to review transaction details and approve online […]
o Move highlights strong leadership bench with proven results Dubai, UAE; 11 August 2026: Mastercard announced that Yasemin Bedir has been appointed President of the company’s Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective 1 September. The company’s EEMEA region was expanded in recent years, bringing additional markets to what is now a vibrant, agile and high growth potential […]
Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region, has announced a strategic partnership with Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) to drive FinTech and AI innovation and enhance customer experience. Both partners will collaboratively source, identify, pilot and adopt innovative technology-driven solutions impacting the […]
Infinite Business Solutions (IBS), the Dubai-headquartered FinTech company founded by Jordanian entrepreneurs Ibrahim Darraz and Mohammad Al-Azzeh, continues to strengthen its position as one of the region’s leading digital transformation enablers, powering millions of secure transactions every month across more than 10 countries throughout the Middle East and Africa. With Saudi Arabia representing its largest […]