Middle East
Chinese banks set up offices at Dubai International Financial Centre
Chinese banks set up offices at Dubai International Financial Centre
About 8 banks from China now have locations in the financial centre.
SMEs, crypto regulations key to Bahrain’s fintech ambitions
Stablecoins and crypto payments are areas of interest for the central bank.
Hang Seng Invest, SAB Invest launch ETF
The ETF will debut on the Saudi Exchange on 31 October 2024.
Hang Seng Bank eyes Middle East expansion
Its two subsidiaries already have collaborations planned in Saudi Arabia.
SG WealthTech platform StashAway launches HNWI wealth offering in the UAE
Clients in MENA with $100,000 of assets with StashAway will be upgraded to Reserve.
Mashreq solidifies position in SME banking with suite of enhancements
Its innovations have provided the sector with a wider array of banking services, improved access to banking, and enhanced customer experience.
Australia’s Airwallex expands to Israel
Or Liban has been appointed as the company’s head of Israel and the Middle East.
StanChart, OPEC Fund enhance Trade Finance Risk Participation Programme
The programme has helped facilitate trade flows of over $1b annually.