Pakistani Origin IT Wizard Ahmed Ali Larik has been selected among the Top 100 Saudi visionary leaders by the prestigious platform DT100 for his extraordinary contribution to the transformation of the digital banking landscape.  Ahmed Ali Larik became limelight as an accomplished visionary professional who was a leading force behind digital banking & fintech. He […]

Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan announced the strengthening of its Digital Banking Solution at a press conference today. This full-fledged client-centric solution will enable the Bank’s clients to enjoy the benefits of 24X7 banking convenience and most of all, experience unparalleled financial services in the digital age. It has been developed leveraging global expertise and best […]

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 […]

Tink, the market leader in open banking, has announced the expansion of its existing partnership with Irish postal services provider An Post. Just 16 months since the initial partnership was announced, An Post’s free Money Manager smart budgeting tool is now available to everyone in Ireland, expanding access to the service beyond solely An Post […]

Mastercard, a global technology company, is partnering with UAE-founded spend management fintech company Qashio to launch corporate credit cards while enabling them with virtual issuance capabilities across the region. The strategic partnership aims to make the future of expense management cashless, transparent, and flexible for corporates. In line with the UAE government’s vision to grow […]

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, […]

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Talabat UAE, the region’s leading online food delivery platform, have partnered to launch the first ever ‘Talabat ADCB Credit Card’ – a valuable addition to the Bank’s premium card portfolio ranging from loyalty, hospitality, travel and now F&B. The new flagship card maximizes rewards for day-to-day Talabat orders and […]

Bankjoy, an end-to-end digital banking provider, announced its partnership with Plaid, the leading open finance provider powering the digital financial ecosystem. Institutions on the Bankjoy platform will now be able to offer their customers API access to Plaid’s network of more than 8,000 fintech apps and services. Through the partnership, account holders can now securely […]

ACI Worldwide, the global leader in real-time payment software, joins forces with Dock, one of Latin America’s top technology companies for payments and banking, to unveil Acquiring as a Service solution in the Brazilian market. This innovative as-a-service model redefines the acquiring landscape, allowing non-financial institutions like retailers, restaurants, apparel, and e-commerce businesses to step […]