Bank-backed blockchain trade platform Contour launches in Singapore
Contour is built on R3’s Corda platform.
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Rise of the machines: AI and machine learning in financial services
FinTech Futures launches its first industry report for 2020. Download it today!
Dubai-based challenger OG Bank selects Bankable to tap UK and Germany
The bank says ‘OG’ stands for ‘on the go’.
Oman’s largest port signs deal with IBM’s blockchain platform TradeLens
The port wants to undergo a “digital transformation in its day to day operation”.
Emirates NBD completes third phase of its core banking systems upgrade
The project sees the roll-out of the new core banking system for Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia.
Qatar International Islamic Bank picks IBM for fraud prevention
QIIB selects Big Blue for its mobile and online banking channels.
Challenger banks in the Middle East
Featuring challenger banks in the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Banking’s biggest core go-lives in 2019
Always exciting, sometimes terrifying, here are the biggest ‘go-lives’ in core banking 2019.
2019’s top core banking deals
The core deals which made waves this year, summarised just for you.
National Bank of Fujairah preps SME banking platform
UAE bank aims to tap into country’s deep SME market.
Finovate: fraud prevention, cybersecurity and regtech
The eMagazine features unique insights from the FinovateAsia and Middle East shows.
How to choose the right jurisdiction for opening a company
Brigewest explores how the Middle East has become an attractive region for businesses.
Findexable report: London bests other European fintech hubs despite Brexit
San Francisco secured the top spot – up from eleventh place last year.
National Bank of Kuwait replaces its legacy systems with Murex’s MX.3
It will become NBK’s choice for trading, bookkeeping, risk management and more.
Start-up Saga launches stabilised SGA token with major bank and exchange advisors
JP Morgan Chase’s chairman and former deputy attorney-general of Israel are on the board.
The 20th Banking Technology Awards winners have been announced
It was a brilliant celebration of excellence and innovation in the banking industry.
Emirates NBD slashes 400 staff to cut costs
Dubai-based bank has been on a technology tear of late.
Dubai regulators sign fintech agreement with Luxembourg commission
The two countries build on a previous deal inked in 2007.
Bank ABC launches digital challenger ila Bank in Bahrain
Less than two years ago Bank ABC promised to “transform banking”.
Capital market disruptor Capitolis raises $40m in Series B
Investors see the fintech in a position “to transform a whole industry”.
Village Capital and MetLife Foundation selects 11 start-ups for MENA accelerator programme
Finalists from this cohort will receive grant capital totalling $50,000.
Clearing the liquidity fog in 300 milliseconds
FinTech Futures speaks to CEO and founder of RTGS.global, Nick Ogden.
New interest-free credit service Postpay launched in Dubai
The service aims to counter the cash on delivery culture.
Digital banking 2019: top opportunities and cornerstones in IT product development
People want nothing but financial flexibility and convenience when it comes to money management.
Israel’s anti-fraud fintech Riskified reaches unicorn status with $165m fundraising
The round was led by General Atlantic.
GoCardless and TransferWise launch first global network for bank debit
Customers can collect recurring payments in over 30 countries.
Central Bank of UAE plans new fintech office to power innovation
Governor Mubarak Rashid Al Mansouri says central bank has a “five pillar” approach.
Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank pumps $26.7m into new fintech start-up programme
The programme will bring together entrepreneurs and tech companies.
Deciphering transparency in payments with Laura Paul
Changes in payments are impacting the globe, not just the sector.
Israeli fintech Become secures $12.5m to help make SMBs more fundable
Become wants to “disrupt conventional and ‘alternative’ lending practices”.
Challenging the status quo
FinTech Futures discusses Appian’s strategy with Guy Mettrick.
Accessible and international SME banking
Options available to SMEs vary dramatically yet rarely fit the bill.
A bird’s eye view of cloud and the payments industry
The sky is the limit for cloud and Volante.
Natwest, Nationwide and RBS pull banking apps from Google Play for Samsung S10 users
The S10’s fingerprint feature glitch means it can be unlocked by anyone.
Trade finance – network to network
Trade finance indeed needs a network to network.
Meeting the global B2B payments challenge
International businesses increasingly expect global access to finance in real-time.
Rise of the machines: when will AI and machine learning change finance?
FinTech Futures is researching the impact of AI on the industry.
Bankmed deploys suite of Diebold Nixdorf ATMs
Lebanese bank is the first in the country to install cash recycling locations.
Swift to expand its gpi into securities and FX transactions
Swift predicts the world too will take this holistic approach to gpi.
Standard Chartered Bank tackles reporting restrictions with BearingPoint
The new solution covers more than 130 jurisdictions.
