Fintech
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) signed a Co-operation Agreement (CA) to strengthen cooperation in FinTech innovation between Singapore and Hungary. The CA sets out a framework for fintech collaboration between both countries. It will put in place a referral mechanism to help fintech firms access each other’s markets. […]
Sehat Kahani, Pakistan’s leading Health Tech Social Enterprise, has successfully implemented its Tele-ICU software in 45 out of 60 target ICUs to date. These ICUs are located in Sindh, Punjab, KPK, Balochistan, and Azad Kashmir. Over 800 doctors have also been trained on critical care and the usage of the software. The Tele-ICU Project was […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) signed a Co-operation Agreement (CA) to strengthen cooperation in FinTech innovation between Singapore and Hungary. The CA sets out a framework for FinTech collaboration between both countries. It will put in place a referral mechanism to help FinTech firms access each other’s markets. […]
OLX, Pakistan’s number one online marketplace, has introduced its auto inspection service under the ‘OLX Autos’ umbrella to facilitate car sellers and buyers residing in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Under the OLX auto inspection service, formerly known as CarPro, a detailed car inspection is carried out supported by a comprehensive post-inspection report […]
Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG) proudly announced that Dr. Wajeeha Awadh, Section Head of Digital Banking and FinTech at the Group Headquarters, has become the first Bahraini woman to have been awarded a Ph.D. in the FinTech domain. Dr. Awadh, whose studies were sponsored by Al Baraka Banking Group, received her Ph.D. in Management with […]
021Disrupt, Pakistan’s premier entrepreneurial and innovation conference organized by The Nest I/O, has successfully run between November 30th – December 5th. Currently, in its 4th year, the conference continued its mission to connect local and international investors, innovators, and technology leaders with the startup and entrepreneurial community of Pakistan. Happening virtually this year, the conference […]
Fintech Saudi has announced the third annual Fintech Tour to be held from 29 November – 10 December 2020. Fintech Tour is the region’s largest cluster of fintech events. The Tour consists of free lectures, panel discussions and workshops in Arabic and English on fintech related topics that are led by local and international experts […]
The Central Bank of the UAE has announced the launch of the CBUAE FinTech Office during FinTech Abu Dhabi 2020, Which aims to develop a mature FinTech ecosystem within the UAE and position the nation as a foremost FinTech hub regionally and globally. The CBUAE FinTech Office will be working hand in hand with the […]
In collaboration with Mastercard, ZEN have launched a suite of digital finance solutions which will enable consumers, freelancers and entrepreneurs to effortlessly manage their financials and cash flow, as well as pay safely and conveniently both online and in-store with contactless payment card. ZEN customers can get card either in plastic or digital-only form. The […]
Singapore-based fintech company, Lightnet Pte. Ltd. (Lightnet Group), has announced a partnership with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB). The partnership makes remittance services accessible to all Thai bank accounts and anyone who has signed up for PromptPay, a government-sponsored service that enables instant bank-to-bank fund transfers. Suvicha Sudchai, Chief Product Officer of Lightnet Group says, “SCB will be […]