10x Banking Predicts 2025 Core Banking Trends Driven by Generative AI
Core banking vendor 10x Banking has published its 2025 trends report, identifying generative AI as the critical enabler for banks seeking to overcome legacy...
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CBB Introduces Funds Passporting Regime for Cross-Border Investment Fund Registration
The Central Bank of Bahrain has implemented a new Funds Passporting Regime, enabling investment funds licensed in Bahrain to be registered and distributed...
Central Bank of Oman Approves Landmark Open Banking Regulatory Framework
The Central Bank of Oman's Board of Governors has officially approved the country's open banking regulatory framework, establishing the rules for secure...
Zand Revolutionizes UAE Banking with Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody
Zand Bank has launched digital asset custody services, becoming what it describes as the first fully licensed AI-powered digital bank in the UAE to offer...
SAMA Announces the Launch of D360 Banking Operations
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the launch of D360 Bank's operations, granting the digital bank approval to officially commence banking services...
MSX Lists Alizz Islamic Bank's OMR 30 Million Perpetual Sukuk
The Muscat Stock Exchange has listed Alizz Islamic Bank's perpetual sukuk, a Sharia-compliant Additional Tier 1 capital instrument valued at OMR 30 million,...
Enfuce, SEB Embedded, and Humla Launch Co-Branded Grocery Payment Card for Hemköp
Cloud-based payments processor Enfuce has partnered with SEB Embedded and Humla to launch the Hemkop Matkonto card in Sweden, a co-branded grocery payment...
NBB Concludes its 2024 Digital Banking Challenge to Empower Young Innovators
The National Bank of Bahrain has concluded its 2024 Digital Banking Challenge, a six-week programme that brought together young innovators to develop...
Qatar Central Bank Issues the Regulatory Framework for Digital Banks
The Qatar Central Bank has officially issued its regulatory framework for digital banks, establishing the legal foundation for licensing and operating...
Gulf Bank Concludes 2024 with Major Achievements in Digital Transformation
Gulf Bank has highlighted its significant digital transformation achievements in 2024, reporting enhancements across its electronic services, mobile banking...
QNB Group Honored with Top Award at Microsoft AI Tour for AI Integration
QNB Group has received a top award at the Microsoft AI Tour in Doha, recognising the bank's capabilities in integrating AI-powered innovation across its...
Geidea and Mastercard Partner to Transform Digital Payments for SMEs in the UAE
Geidea, a UAE-licensed fintech company, has entered a strategic partnership with Mastercard to accelerate digital payment adoption among small and...