June 22, 2022
More banking executives view FinTechs as partners: Report
According to a global survey of 300 C-suite banking industry executives, 54% believe their financial institutions have faced increased competition from digital alternatives over the last three years. These executives, however, indicate that they are better positioned to compete. Notably, 84% said they have the necessary technological tools to create new digital products and services to some extent or more.
June 15, 2022
DIFC FinTech Hive’s accelerator programmes returns
Participating start-ups will be matched with suitable partners during the sprint, after which they will have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to senior stakeholders of leading financial partners in the Middle East.
June 1, 2022
Fintech brings healthcare providers tools for optimum financial health
SANTECHTURE's product portfolio reduces universal pain points such as manual administration, erroneous documentation, poor financial tracking, and costly in-house billing processes, similar to how an app may help with operational efficiency and assistance. Four evolved and established software packages excel independently to meet bespoke requirements regardless of scale and complexities.
May 24, 2022
FOO expands to provide Fintech solutions in KSA
FOO, a B2B Fintech solutions provider in the MENA region, has begun to expand operations into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the country's digital transformation efforts.
February 24, 2022
Mashreq invests in NymCard to support UAE fintech ecosystem
Mashreq has invested in NymCard, the Middle East's Banking-as-a-Service provider, in order to promote the UAE's thriving FinTech sector and the next generation of innovators, said a company statement. Through NymCard's contemporary open APIs, it will enable fintechs of all sizes to establish business propositions that require payment card capabilities. The deal's terms were not made public.
February 8, 2022
Postpay and CBD sign FinTech-Bank collaboration
Commercial Bank of Dubai has approved a debt financing deal with Postpay, an omni-channel Buy Now, Pay Later provider in the Middle East, according to a media release. This inaugural debt financing arrangement is another example of how FinTech and traditional banks are partnering to leverage their collective experience and expertise to enhance the suite of financial products offered in the market.