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...…
Regulatory
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
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
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
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 is taking shape across multiple jurisdictions. A practical guide to emerging frameworks and their implications for banking strategy.…
Bahrain Mandates Digital Payment Acceptance for All Commercial Establishments
Bahrain's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued Resolution No.…
FAB Bolsters CLM Operations with Fenergo for Digital Client Onboarding
First Abu Dhabi Bank has integrated Fenergo's SaaS Client Lifecycle Management platform to accelerate client onboarding and strengthen its anti-money...…
SAMA Grants STC Pay Formal Approval to Transform into Full Digital Bank
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted STC Pay formal approval to advance to the next phase of its transformation into STC Bank, a fully licensed digital...…
UAE Central Bank Launches Open Finance with Al Etihad Payments and Core42 Partnership
The UAE Central Bank has taken a major step toward implementing the country's Open Finance Framework through a partnership between Al Etihad Payments and...…
Wise Granted Type 1 Funds Transfer Licence in Japan, Expanding Global Reach
Wise has secured a Type 1 Funds Transfer Service Provider licence from Japan's Financial Services Agency, a significant regulatory milestone that removes...…