Franklin Templeton Secures Onshore Abu Dhabi License from UAE CMA
Franklin Templeton Secures Onshore Abu Dhabi License from UAE CMA Franklin Templeton has obtained operating licenses from the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) for its new entity in Abu Dhabi, giving the global asset manager permission to operate onshore in the capital. The approval marks a further expansion of Franklin Templeton’s footprint in the United […]
Read MoreBlackstone-Backed Redpin Secures In-Principle DFSA Approval for UAE Payments
Blackstone-Backed Redpin Secures In-Principle DFSA Approval for UAE Payments Redpin, a global property payments platform backed by Blackstone’s US$170 million investment round, has received in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), marking a key step in its expansion into the United Arab Emirates. The approval allows Redpin to move forward with plans to […]
Read MoreKora Joins IATA Network to Transform Airline Settlements Across Africa
Kora Joins IATA Financial Gateway to Streamline Airline Settlements Across Africa Kora, a payment infrastructure platform, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Financial Gateway (IFG), giving airlines access to Africa’s payment ecosystem through a single integration. The move is designed to simplify airline settlement processes and improve payment acceptance across the continent. IATA […]
Read MoreHuawei Cloud Deepens Egypt Fintech Push with Local Cloud and AI Strategy
Huawei Cloud Expands Egypt Fintech Strategy with Local Cloud and AI Focus Huawei Cloud is strengthening its position in Egypt’s fintech sector through a strategy centered on locally hosted cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and regulatory compliance. The company outlined its approach at a recent summit focused on secure digital infrastructure and data intelligence, highlighting its […]
Read MoreMTN Group Fintech and Ant International to Launch MoMo Super App in Nigeria
MTN Group Fintech and Ant International to Launch MoMo Super App in Nigeria MTN Group Fintech has partnered with Ant International to expand and digitalise its mobile money ecosystem, beginning with a planned rollout in Nigeria next quarter. The collaboration will introduce a super-app platform built around the MTN MoMo wallet, bringing together commerce, lifestyle, […]
Read MoreCBUAE Partners With World Bank on Financial Inclusion Initiatives
CBUAE and World Bank Partner on Financial Inclusion Initiatives in the UAE The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has signed an agreement with the World Bank Group to work together on financial inclusion, financial literacy, and consumer protection initiatives across the country. The partnership is designed to support broader efforts to strengthen access to […]
Read MoreHABIBMETRO Adopts BPC SmartVista to Upgrade Card Systems in Pakistan
HABIBMETRO Adopts BPC SmartVista to Modernise Card Systems in Pakistan Habib Metropolitan Bank (HABIBMETRO) has selected BPC’s SmartVista platform to upgrade its card issuing and transaction processing capabilities, as the Pakistani lender continues to expand its digital banking infrastructure. The implementation is part of HABIBMETRO’s broader digital transformation strategy and is designed to create a […]
Read MoreBank of Singapore Names Lim Leong Guan to Lead Dubai Branch
Bank of Singapore appoints Lim Leong Guan to lead Dubai branch Bank of Singapore has named Lim Leong Guan as its new leader for private banking in the Middle East, South Asia and International, in a move that reinforces the lender’s focus on Dubai as a strategic hub for wealth management growth. The appointment takes […]
Read MoreYuno Partners With Onafriq to Expand Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Yuno Partners With Onafriq to Expand Cross-Border Payments Across Africa Global infrastructure platform Yuno has partnered with Onafriq to give international merchants access to payment networks across Africa through a single integration. The collaboration connects Yuno clients to 43 African markets and aims to simplify cross-border commerce in a region where payment systems are often […]
Read MoreBlue Owl Capital Opens ADGM Office to Target Middle East Growth
Blue Owl Capital Opens ADGM Office to Expand Middle East Presence Blue Owl Capital has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), establishing its regional headquarters in the UAE as the alternative asset manager seeks to strengthen relationships with institutional investors across the Middle East. The new office will house team members […]
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