ISDA and Ant Release Report on Tokenised Bank Liabilities for FX and Cross-Border Payments
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and Ant International led the Project Guardian FX industry group to develop a new report for implementing tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledger in cross-border payments and foreign exchange (FX) settlement. The joint report is produced under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, a global collaboration […]
Western Alliance Bank Adds Charles Jones to strengthen Multifamily Housing Finance Team
Western Alliance Bank announced on July 2nd that Charles Jones has joined the organisation as senior director of Multifamily Housing Finance. Based in Los Angeles, he will lead a team that creates optimal, sector-specific financing solutions for multifamily developers, including workforce housing projects, throughout the United States. Jones brings over 25 years of commercial real […]
Queen Máxima Appointed Chair of GFTN’s International Advisory Board
GFTN announced the appointment of Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the UNSGSA, as Chair of the IAB. Agustín Carstens, former General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, and Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Finserv, also join the Board. The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) announced the appointment of Her Majesty Queen […]
FPT and Audax Partner, Backed by Standard Chartered, to Target USD 100M Revenue
FPT has formed a strategic alliance with audax Financial Technology (audax), a comprehensive digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered. Global IT services provider FPT has formed a strategic alliance with audax Financial Technology (audax), a comprehensive digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered. This partnership aims to deliver scalable, secure, […]
Online Banking Isn’t the Future. It’s the Floor
There was a time when online banking felt like innovation. A convenience. Something forward-thinking customers opted into. Not anymore. Today, online banking is no longer optional—it’s expected. From fund transfers to loan approvals, financial interactions are now happening in-app, on-demand, and on the fly. The question isn’t whether banks are going digital. It’s how fast […]
The Future of Fintech Is Built on Convenience and Connectivity
Financial services are changing fast. People can now split dinner bills with their phones. They can send money across the world. They can buy stocks during their morning coffee. They can manage their money without ever visiting a bank. The fintech revolution has changed how we use money. It started as a challenge to old-style […]
The Simple Habit That Can Save You From Financial Stress
Most people don’t realise how much small money decisions can snowball. You might think skipping a budget check or saying yes to a quick “buy now, pay later” deal won’t matter — until suddenly, you’re juggling bills and feeling anxious every time you open your banking app. But here’s the good news: you don’t need […]
Turkcell Secures USD 150M Murabaha Financing from Dubai Islamic Bank to Drive Growth
Turkcell, one of Türkiye’s leading technology and communications companies, has secured USD 150 million in Murabaha financing from Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC, a prominent bank in the Gulf region. At the signing ceremony, Turkcell Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ali Taha Koç stated: “Our goal and priority is to bring the most innovative technologies to our country and […]
Digital Transformation in Banking: Follow the Agenda!
Banking just isn’t the way it was and good on that. There was a time queuing around the block outside the bank was a part-time occupation. Now that the digital transformation is truly getting underway, I can’t quite recall the last time I set foot inside a brick and mortar branch. It’s not just a […]
GISEC GLOBAL
GISEC GLOBAL – the largest cybersecurity event in the Middle East and Africa, in collaboration with the UAE Cybersecurity Council and Dubai Electronic Security Centre, will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Experience cutting-edge solutions from over 750 global cybersecurity brands, as we anticipate welcoming more than 25,000 Infosec professionals from 160+ countries. Connect […]
