easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform has launched easypaisa Karobar powered by Dukan, a platform designed specifically to address unmet banking needs of two million retail merchants across the country. Being Pakistan’s first digital banking app for retailers, easypaisa Karobar enables merchants to manage their financing needs digitally, reduce operational complexities, and become part […]

HBL, Pakistan’s Best Bank and a leading player in the country’s remittance flows, partnered with the International Association of Money Transfer Networks (IAMTN) Summit in Dubai on 11 and 12 October 2023. The IAMTN Annual Summit gathers professionals, thought leaders, and innovators in the financial services industry to discuss challenges, initiatives, and opportunities in international […]

Saxo Bank and Mastercard are announcing a partnership to implement open banking payments in Saxo Bank’s investment platforms, making it seamless for customers to transfer money into their investment accounts. Saxo Bank customers will no longer need to log in to a separate bank account to initiate a manual transfer into their investment account. The […]

Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial Bank in Pakistan, has partnered with UN Women to launch financial inclusion awareness sessions. The sessions are a part of the National Financial Literacy Program (NFLP), an initiative of SBP and BSC. The sessions aim to break down barriers hindering women’s access to financial resources, fostering their autonomy and financial […]

Scotiabank and Chase Payment Solutions, part of J.P. Morgan Payments, announced the extension of their long-standing strategic agreement to offer best-in-class merchant service solutions to Canadian small business owners, and commercial and corporate clients from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Through this collaboration, Scotiabank and Chase will provide merchant clients with access to a secure and reliable payments platform that […]

The International Center for Strategic Alliances is thrilled to announce the return of its flagship event, the 9th Edition Connected Banking Summit – West Africa. This edition promises to be bigger, stronger, and more expansive than ever before, with a central theme of “Innovations Powering Digital Inclusion and Sustainable Transformation.” The Connected Banking Series is […]

Saudi Awwal Bank has entered into an agreement with Wise, a global leader in international money transfers and management, with the aim to provide “SAB’s” customers with fast, secure, and cost-effective solutions for sending and receiving money internationally. This agreement falls within the framework of “SAB’s” contribution to achieving the goals of the Financial Sector […]

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments has launched the Visa Ready To Launch (VRTL) program, giving fintech and non-banking entities a seamless experience in issuing payment products. NymCard is the first BaaS player in the Middle East and Pakistan region to join the Visa Ready to Launch program and transform payment credentials issuance capabilities […]

MCB Funds, a leading asset management and investment company, has established a strategic alliance with MCB Bank Limited (MCB), one of Pakistan’s leading banks. This collaboration aims to empower MCB’s digital banking customers by offering them the convenience of opening an account, investing in mutual funds offered by MCB Funds, and managing their investments through […]

Dubai-headquartered Mashreq will soon launch digital banking operations in Pakistan, after going through a ‘successful incorporation’. “This marks a significant milestone in Mashreq’s strategic expansion and underlines its commitment to driving digitization and financial inclusion in high-growth markets,” the bank said in a statement. A delegation from Mashreq, including senior members of the executive committee, […]