September 23, 2021
Banks across Africa turn to IBM hybrid cloud and AI solutions
“Enterprises, especially those in highly regulated industries like financial services, face unique challenges when it comes to balancing innovation and regulatory compliance. For decades, IBM has been fuelling the transformation of the financial services industry, bringing IBM’s trusted industry experience and leadership in security and data privacy to help banks modernize, transform operations and drive innovation,” says Alan Peacock.
September 20, 2021
Checkout.com releases 2021 MENAP Payments report, as eCommerce demand continues to rise
The eCommerce market in MENAP is growing at an exponential rate, according to the report. In 2020, 47% of customers predicted that they would buy online more regularly in the coming year. In 2021, about 83 percent of respondents indicate they'll keep or even increase their present level of eCommerce spending through 2022, indicating a permanent shift in consumer behavior.
September 16, 2021
New open banking platform from Aion Digital to transform $11 billion open banking sector
Ashar Nazim, MD of Spire Technologies, said that “changing the way banks and fintechs run their businesses. With the aim of achieving an Open Economy, all business and customers alike will see the benefits from services like this. We thank the CBB and the Economic Development Board for their continued support in Bahrain’s Regulatory Sandbox.”
September 9, 2021
Bank’s reach is tangible, its relevance is questioned, according to Finnovex expert
On September 7 and 8, 2021, Finnovex Middle East 2021 will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions at Conrad Dubai and simultaneous virtual streaming online. The two-day International Summit will look at how technology is reinventing banking innovation for 2021 and beyond, with the subject "Digging Deeper into Resilient and Agile Transformation Strategies."