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Citi Appoints Rajeev Garg as Head of Wealth for UAE

Citi appoints Rajeev Garg as Head of Wealth for UAE Citi has named Rajeev Garg as Head of Wealth for Citibank UAE, with the appointment taking effect on 18 June 2026. In his new role, Garg will oversee the strategic development and performance of the bank’s local wealth business, including Citigold, Citigold Private Client, and […]

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CoinMENA Partners With Standard Chartered for UAE Crypto Banking

CoinMENA Partners With Standard Chartered to Strengthen UAE Crypto Banking Infrastructure CoinMENA FZE has partnered with Standard Chartered to enhance its fiat payment infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, in a move designed to improve funding speed and settlement efficiency for its regional customers. The collaboration focuses on customer money account services and fiat payment […]

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SAB Invest Launches Securities Lending Service with JPMorganChase

SAB Invest launches securities lending service with JPMorganChase SAB Invest, the investment arm of Saudi Awwal Bank, has launched a new securities lending service for clients and named JPMorganChase as its agent for the domestic equity business. The move is part of SAB Invest’s broader plan to expand the platform into global assets while strengthening […]

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Revolut Secures CBUAE Payment Licenses Ahead of UAE Launch

Revolut Secures CBUAE Payment Licenses Ahead of UAE Launch Revolut has received its Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license and Retail Payment Services (Category II) license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of its planned launch in the country. The approval follows an in-principle clearance granted to the […]

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Huawei Cloud Partners With Thndr on Cloud and AI in Egyptian Fintech

Huawei Cloud Partners With Thndr to Advance Cloud and AI in Egyptian Fintech Huawei Cloud has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thndr, an Egyptian digital investment platform, to expand the use of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services. The agreement was finalized during the Huawei Cloud Fintech Summit 2026 and […]

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du Launches AI-Powered SME Platform With Peko

du Launches AI-Powered SME Platform With Peko UAE telecom provider du has introduced du Launchpad, an AI-powered platform designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage accounting, payroll, invoicing, corporate tax filing, and regulatory compliance. The service was developed in partnership with software company Peko and is offered under du’s business portfolio. The launch […]

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Alaan Launches Embedded Business Account for UAE Companies with ruya

Alaan Launches Embedded Business Account for UAE Companies with ruya UAE spend management platform Alaan has launched an embedded business banking account for companies in the UAE through a partnership with ruya. The new offering brings digital banking features directly into the Alaan platform, enabling businesses to manage key financial tasks within a single workflow. […]

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Dispute Management Software in Fintech: AI-Driven Automation for Faster, Compliant Resolutions

In a payments ecosystem that thrives on trust, the speed and accuracy with which disputes are resolved can define a financial institution’s reputation as much as its balance sheet. From cardholder chargebacks to merchant disputes, every case carries risk—risk of lost revenue, regulatory exposure, and damaged customer relationships. Modern dispute management software is no longer […]

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Real-Time Corporate Cash Management: A Practical Guide for Enterprises, Banks, and FinTechs

In a world where cash flows can swing in minutes and liquidity landscapes shift with global events, the way modern organizations manage money is no longer a back-office afterthought. It is a strategic function that determines resilience, growth velocity, and competitive advantage. Corporate cash management software—the digital backbone of liquidity planning, forecasting, and secure settlement—has […]

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Intelligent Transaction Routing for Fintechs: How Advanced Routing Software Optimizes Payments and Compliance

In a world where every second of processing time and every basis point of cost matters, financial technology companies face a single, powerful challenge: routing each transaction through the optimal path. Intelligent transaction routing software is not merely a convenience; it is a strategic platform that shapes revenue, reliability, and regulatory alignment. For banks, fintechs, […]

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