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Al Baraka Islamic Bank Becomes the First Bank in Bahrain to Achieve Open Banking Compliance

Al Baraka Islamic Bank Becomes the First Bank in Bahrain to Achieve Open Banking Compliance

Al Baraka Islamic Bank has become the first bank in Bahrain to achieve compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's Open Banking Framework for corporate...

CBB Issues Enhanced National e-KYC Framework to Strengthen Digital Identity Verification

CBB Issues Enhanced National e-KYC Framework to Strengthen Digital Identity Verification

The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued an enhanced National e-KYC framework, strengthening digital identity verification standards across the kingdom's...

STC Bank Launches Full Banking Operations in Saudi Arabia After SAMA Approval

STC Bank has commenced full banking operations in Saudi Arabia after receiving no-objection from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), becoming the second digital...

CBB Introduces Funds Passporting Regime for Cross-Border Investment Fund Registration

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

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...

SAMA Announces the Launch of D360 Banking Operations

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...

Qatar Central Bank Issues the Regulatory Framework for Digital Banks

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...

SAMA Announces Issuance of Second Release of Open Banking Framework

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued the second release of its Open Banking Framework, focusing on Payment Initiation Services that standardise how...

Tamara Secures SAMA Preliminary Approval for Consumer Finance Licence, Expanding BNPL Scope

Tamara Secures SAMA Preliminary Approval for Consumer Finance Licence, Expanding BNPL Scope

Saudi fintech Tamara has received preliminary approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for a consumer finance licence, a regulatory milestone that...

Bahrain's Open Banking Framework Enters Force, Mandating Compliance for All Licensed Banks

Bahrain's Open Banking Framework Enters Force, Mandating Compliance for All Licensed Banks

The Central Bank of Bahrain's Open Banking Framework has entered into force, requiring all licensed banks and finance companies in the kingdom to comply...

Cybersecurity in the AI Era: New Threats, New Defences

Cybersecurity in the AI Era: New Threats, New Defences

AI is transforming cybersecurity threats as fast as defences. How banks are adapting security strategies for an era of AI-generated attacks, deepfakes, and autonomous threat actors.

AI Regulation in Financial Services: Emerging Frameworks and Implications

AI Regulation in Financial Services: Emerging Frameworks and Implications

AI regulation in financial services is taking shape across multiple jurisdictions. A practical guide to emerging frameworks and their implications for banking strategy.