Emirates Development Bank  has launched UAE’s National Supply Chain Finance platform. This platform will give businesses improved access to working capital by enabling suppliers to gain quicker access to money owed, while buyers get more time to pay off their invoices. The National Supply Chain Finance platform has extensive configurability to adapt to different regulatory […]

One more time, Path Solutions was announced ‘Best Islamic Technology Provider’ at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2020, after demonstrating a remarkable contribution to the digital Islamic banking and finance space across the globe. The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards are the industry’s most prestigious awards in what has become one of […]

CaixaBank has launched the first credit card in Spain to be made from 100% recycled PVC from sources such as waste from the construction industry, plastic recycling bags or waste from other cards, among others.  Recycled plastic Visa & Pay is another step towards the introduction of recycled materials across the entire range of CaixaBank […]

‘Google for Startups’ (GFS) has launched a 3-month, online accelerator program to nurture high-potential, early-stage tech-startups across Pakistan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The program is committed to supporting homegrown entrepreneurs to implement their solutions while enriching local ideas to evolve. In the last few months, COVID-19 has ushered in an era […]

“This is a wakeup call for the insurance industry in Pakistan and opportunity to increase penetration using technology”, commented Sibtain Jiwani, Chief Executive Officer at Smartchoice.pk, during an exclusive Q&A session with our Editor in Chief and shared his insights on the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the overall insurance industry landscape in Pakistan. 1. […]

“The salient factor for success in this new landscape is adaptability” expressed Muhammad Fahad Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer, Decagon Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited – GoLootlo, during an exclusive Q&A session with our Editor in Chief on the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on overall economy and digital financial services landscape in Pakistan. 1. How this crisis will […]

“It is evident that customer behavior is going to change forever, customers would prefer having minimal interactions with the branch and would much rather be serviced in the convenience of their home through their mobiles or devices of their choice”, said Kashif Amin Thakkur, Head of Consumer Banking at Ajman Bank – UAE, during an […]

“The incumbents will of course pull through, but will become even more risk-averse. They may innovate slightly to accept life post-COVID, but not as much as FinTechs”, expressed Akmal Saleem, Co-Founder and CEO, Getrizq – UK, while discussing the landscape of financial sector and digital banking during an exclusive Q&A session with Daily NewsPK under […]

“We are noticing a 30% decrease in the branch banking footfall as customers adopt digital channels to ensure social distancing”, said Shehryar Bakht Ali, Head of Retail Banking, Bank One Limited – Mauritius, during an exclusive Q&A session with our editor in Chief on the impact of COVID-19 on overall financial sector. 1. How is […]

“The COVID-19 has accelerated the demise of brick and mortar financial services and the regulator is eyeing this as an opportunity”, expressed Arsalan Asif H. Soomro, Managing Director, KASB Securities, during an exclusive Q&A session with our Editor in Chief and had more to say on the overall economic landscape of Pakistan amidst COVID-19. 1. […]