Following the announcement of the national digital identity and the electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) platform in April 2019, the Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) has announced the successful launch of eKYC by financial institutions in the Kingdom as part of its initiatives for digital transformation in the sector. The national eKYC platform, which was the first […]

Jubilee Life Insurance’s unique digital identity has impressed branding experts from across the country as the brand won the Best Social Media Campaign (Facebook) for Cricket at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2020, held recently at the Arts Council in Karachi. This big win for Jubilee Life, also Pakistan’s largest private insurance provider, comes as a […]

The Regulatory Sandbox of SECP – a technology-driven initiative – received a positive response from a wide range of innovators including well-established entities, foreign companies, and start-ups. These entities submitted their proposed solutions and business models in the areas of Insurance, Non-Banking Finance Sector, and Capital Markets. SECP received a total of 32 applications in […]

Centrapay, the digital asset integrator, has signed agreements with Coca-Cola Amatil (Amatil) in Australia and New Zealand to give thirsty antipodeans the option to use their Sylo Smart Wallet to pay for items across Amatil’s vending network using cryptocurrency. Centrapay’s world-class technology makes it easy for consumers, merchants, and machines to leverage digital assets in the physical […]

“The new players will be tested now on their robustness and their ability to continue to be the innovators in the industry. It’s a challenge for them but with the silver lining of the opportunity when truly innovative digital services can now be offered”, expressed financial service industry expert from Europe, Middle East and Africa, […]

“With the current pandemic, banks and financial institutions need technologies and solutions in place that can scale and get up and running in a matter of hours while balancing a seamless customer experience”, expressed Charbel George Diab, Managing Director – OneSpan Middle East FZE and Regional Sales Director – Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Central Asia […]