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Karm Legal’s Kokila Alagh on advancements in virtual assets regulation

Divsha Bhat — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:15:24 +0000

VARA has come out with detailed regulations and rulebooks for the virtual assets sector, indicating just how fast things are moving

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Should regional banks buy or build their innovations?

Divsha Bhat — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:48 +0000

In the early years of the digital era, building was the only option, but today the region is strewn with fintechs

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Goldman Sachs backs BNPL startup Tamara with $150m facility

Kudakwashe Muzoriwa — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:52:57 +0000

The facility will help finance the growing demand for bringing the buy now, pay later products in the GCC while continuing its growth across new verticals

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Tarabut Gateway partners with Saudi’s micro-lending firm Tamam

Divsha Bhat — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:52:48 +0000

The partnership will make micro-loans easily accessible, resulting in more favourable loan arrangements for both fintechs and customers

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Fringe to forward: Charting fintech’s journey in the UAE

Divsha Bhat — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:05 +0000

Initiatives launched by the government to support crypto and metaverse firms have created strong incentives for fintech companies to invest and grow in the country

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Fintech 2023: The year of digital transformation

Divsha Bhat — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:30:04 +0000

As we look towards 2023, several key trends are set to redefine the fintech space

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Women in tech: Jane Harvey, co-founder and CEO at Savii

Divsha Bhat — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 09:15:46 +0000

Young girls need role models and as women operating in this space, it is incumbent to show that there is a seat for females at the table

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Saudi Central Bank launches Open Banking Lab

Neesha Salian — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:39:17 +0000

The bank is tracking the development of banks and fintechs to ensure their readiness to launch open banking services in Q1 2023

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce sets up Fintech & Payments Business Group

Neesha Salian — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 20:14:42 +0000

Dubai Chamber of Commerce plans to increase the number of economic sectors and activities represented by business groups to 100 by March 2023

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Dubai-based Now Money appoints ThetaRay to ward off financial crimes

Divsha Bhat — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:52:46 +0000

The agreement highlights ThetaRay’s expansion into GCC financial institutions

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