4.3 C
London
Friday, January 9, 2026

Banking

PayU GPO Launches A2A Payments in Nigeria

Nigeria is poised to extend financial inclusion and unlock new economic opportunities through A2A. The move mirrors success stories from Brazil, India, and beyond.

Gambia Urges IsDB to Extend Support to Non-Member Countries

Gambia Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Seedy Keita, has called on the Islamic Development Bank to expand its financial support beyond its member countries to include Muslim communities in non-member nations.

ANEXT Bank and Schroders Break Down Investment Barriers for MSMEs

According to a recent survey by ANEXT Bank, four in five MSMEs have never purchased investment instruments, citing a lack of excess liquidity, know-how, and suitable product options as the top reasons.

Complex Banking ID Checks is Bad for UX and New Business

According to the latest report from FICO, one in three Indonesians abandon opening a personal bank account due to complex identity checks.

Indonesia Aims to Become a Global Halal Hub

The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) says that they are committed to helping Indonesia become a global halal financial hub.

Ugandan President Launches the First Interest-Free Islamic Bank

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni officially opens Salaam Bank, the country's first interest-free commercial Islamic bank in Kampala Uganda this week.

Barclays Bank CEO Rasha Badawi Says Diversification Aids Against Global Uncertainties

UAE Barclays Bank CEO Rasha Badawi says that the past few years has seen the region experience rapid growth and consumer confidence across multiple sectors.

Latest news

The K-Drama That Triggered South Koreans

In gun-free South Korea, a bold K-drama, Trigger, has stirred robust debate about weapons and norms within Korean civil society.
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.

KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.

Must read

Iraqi Inspired Falafels Delivers Highs Under Arizona Skies

Pita Bistro Co-Founder Sarmad Amanoail  says  that playing with marinade spices and flavours is not only a feast for the palate, he likens it to the experience of tasting colours.

Coke and Pepsi Boycotts Usher in New Era of Challenger Brands

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo lose market share to local soda brands like Cola Next due to consumer boycotts over the ongoing extermination and displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you

Uganda Commits to Progress on Inclusivity

The Embassy of the Netherlands and UN Women co-hosted a dynamic breakfast meeting at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda in late 2024.

First Arab Female Astronaut Nora Al Matrooshi Graduates from NASA

UAE Astronauts Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla graduate from the NASA Training Programme in Houston USA this month.

DeFi Is Disrupting Finance but Jury is Out on Useability for the Unbanked

Decentralised Finance is reshaping the way money flows—challenging long-standing barriers to access. With blockchain at its core, it holds revolutionary potential—but can it truly deliver on its promise?