Equifax Analytics and Finesse have signed a partnership agreement to drive digital transformation in financial institutions across the Middle East via its BureauOne platform.
Financial sector top target for phishing attacks: report
In the second quarter of 2018, Kaspersky Lab’s anti-phishing technologies prevented over 107 million attempts to visit phishing pages, of which 35.7 percent were related to financial services and targeting customers through fake banking or payment pages.
Fintech innovators to take centre stage in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has opened the second edition of the FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit.
Dubai’s first-ever digital-only bank introduces new service
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD aimed at millennials has announced that they are working with Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) to provide customers easy and instant access to their AECB Credit Score.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank accelerates digital drive with new appointment
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has appointed Serhat Yildirim as its new Chief Digital Officer.
Chinese consumers in UAE can now use Alipay
Network International has partnered with Alipay to provide seamless payment services to Chinese shoppers in the UAE.
UAE transfers AED 1 billion wages via e-system
Around AED 1 billion ($272.2 million) worth of wages was transferred through the UAE Wages Protection System (WPS) during the period from 2013 through 2017, according to the recent figures by the Central Bank.
UAE-based finance firm strengthens digital services
Al Hail ORIX Finance has formed a strategic partnership with UAE-based fintech payments company Monami Tech to deploy Monami Tech’s technology for SAMA’s business and consumer lending project.
Fully digitised mortgage registration system coming to UAE soon
The Abu Dhabi Municipality has signed five agreements related to the delivery of e-mortgage services through the smart digital services …
UAE-based fintech startup upgrades mWallet features
Trriple, a UAE-based fintech start-up, has added new services and features to its mobile wallet application, which is available for download on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Saudi Arabia digital financial platform goes online
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance has successfully launched its new digital portal Etimad, to streamline services for the public and private sector.
Dubai DED, Emirates Islamic Bank boost support for e-Traders
Dubai DED’s Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector has signed an agreement with Emirates Islamic to support holders of the e-Trader licences.
UAE payments firm unveils e-commerce platform for small businesses
Network International, has announced the launch of ‘Go-Online’, an e-commerce platform, powered by Shopmatic, targeted at local small, medium and start-up businesses.
UAE to lead the world in VAT innovation, says software experts
The introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) this year, UAE is all set to incorporate innovation across VAT legislations to be able to lead as a global VAT player.