October 6, 2020
Nium expands into Middle East – Ayoub Jemail takes charge as new GM
Nium will be extending its uniquely diversified payment infrastructure offering for large enterprises, as well as banks and financial institutions in the Middle East. This move also seeks to enable Nium to more effectively provide ground support for its existing and growing client base in the region such as Mashreq Bank.
September 30, 2020
ACI and Mastercard to collaborate and provide real-time payment solutions
ACI Worldwide and Mastercard announced that they will partner to provide a wide range of real-time payment solutions globally. They will initially collaborate to offer best-in-class central infrastructure, payments localization and access solutions to central banks, scheme operators, financial institutions, payment service providers, and other organizations launching real-time payments initiatives.
September 27, 2020
Kyriba appoints Hamza Benamar as CFO and Thomas Butta as CMO
Both executives join Kyriba as it expands its international footprint, partners with major international organizations, and delivers innovative, new solutions. Kyriba’s 100% SaaS, multi-tenant cloud-native Active Liquidity Network connects systems, applications, and data that expands an organization's capability to improve financial performance and add agility and resilience to its finance function.
September 27, 2020
DIFC launches AccelerateHer 2020 to back women in finance sector
DIFC FinTech Hive revealed the 2020 launch of AccelerateHer, a female-focused career mentorship accelerator programme to empower women in financial services. The programme equips young, aspiring female executives with tools and experience to broaden their knowledge and reach in the industry. It allows them to play a more active role.
