Smart Data Group (SDG) has issued a rallying call to the UK’s open banking ecosystem, urging stakeholders to back an independent, industry-led approach for the sector’s next phase. Following the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) call for industry submissions, SDG is advocating for a model it claims will reduce costs, restore momentum, and lay the foundations […]
Explore MoreThe second day of Web Summit Qatar 2026 signaled a decisive shift in the Middle East’s technological trajectory, moving from the projection of ambitious visions to the tactical operationalization of a sovereign digital economy. At the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, the narrative focused on the localization of critical assets, the institutionalisation of fintech, and […]
Explore MoreReal-world asset (RWA) tokenisation in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) could unlock nearly $500billion in value by the end of the decade, according to a new report from global management consultancy Kearney and tokenisation specialist Ctrl Alt. The research highlights a significant acceleration in the adoption of digital assets across the region, predicting that the […]
Explore MoreSingapore Gulf Bank (SGB), the digital wholesale bank regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has launched a stablecoin interoperability network designed to bridge the gap between traditional fiat banking and the digital asset economy. The service represents a significant upgrade to SGB Net, the bank’s proprietary real-time clearing network. The new capability enables institutional […]
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Merchant Rentals Limited, a subsidiary of the PayPoint Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with European Information Technology (EIT) to broaden its portfolio of card payment hardware for merchants. The agreement aims to provide businesses with greater flexibility by combining Merchant Rentals’ financing solutions with EIT’s extensive range of hardware options. Expanding the hardware […]
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Allica Bank, the challenger bank for established businesses, has implemented significant pricing reductions across its commercial mortgage and bridging products, explicitly positioning itself to compete directly with high street lenders on price. The bank confirmed it has cut rates on owner-occupied and commercial investment mortgages by up to 1.3 per cent. The move is part […]
Explore MoreThe opening of Web Summit Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre marks a fundamental shift in how the Middle East engages with the global technology sector. For years, the region was viewed primarily as a source of liquidity, a passive limited partner funding innovation in distant hubs. However, standing on the ground […]
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Member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) are planning their fifth General Assembly, which will presided over by the State of Kuwait. Taking place from 4–5 February, the two-day General Assembly which includes Member State ministers, observers, partners, CEOs, policymakers, innovators, as well as representatives from over 60 countries, is a flagship event for […]
Explore MoreNew York correspondent Amrit Kang analyzes the maturing US fintech landscape, where strategic acquisitions—like Capital One’s Brex deal—signal a shift toward execution-led innovation and integration over internal over-engineering. More Money, More Problems… The U.S. is the largest recipient of foreign direct investment globally. It has the world’s biggest GDP, some of the top universities, and […]
Explore MoreIn this episode of the Fintech Times,News and Views podcast, Mark Walker chats to Linda Fitz-Alan, CEO and Registrar of ADGM Courts, discussing the digital transformation of the judicial system in Abu Dhabi and its impact on the financial sector. The post Transforming Justice: The Digital Revolution in Abu Dhabi appeared first on The Fintech […]
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