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SAMA Announces Deadline Extension to Islamic Finance Research Translation Programme Applications

Tyler SmithSeptember 22, 2021September 20, 2021

by Tyler SmithSeptember 22, 2021September 20, 2021

In order to encourage scientific research, @SAMA_GOV has extended the deadline to apply for the #IslamicFinanceResearchTranslationProgramme, which contributes towards accomplishing the goals of the Kingdom's...

Saudi Arabia Hosts Summit For Islamic Financial Innovation and Digital Transformation

The Fintech TimesSeptember 11, 2021September 10, 2021

by The Fintech TimesSeptember 11, 2021September 10, 2021

The Islamic Financial Services Board (#IFSB) will host the 15th Summit for #Islamic Financial Services in Jeddah this November....

Minister of Finance and SAMA Receive Approval to License Two Digital Banks, Including STC Pay

Polly Jean HarrisonJune 28, 2021June 25, 2021

by Polly Jean HarrisonJune 28, 2021June 25, 2021

The inister of Finance and @SAMA_GOV Governor receive approval to license two #DigitalBanks, including @stcpay_ksa #saudiarabia...

KPMG: Key Cyber Considerations for Banks in Digitalised World Accelerated by Covid-19

The Fintech TimesJune 22, 2021June 21, 2021

by The Fintech TimesJune 22, 2021June 21, 2021

As discussed by @TonDiemont of @KPMG, cybersecurity is becoming an increasing priority for financial institutions in the face of home working. Here, Ton analyses such...

Youth Reimagine the Future of Fintech for Saudi Art Competition

Tyler SmithJune 19, 2021June 18, 2021

by Tyler SmithJune 19, 2021June 18, 2021

In order to find out what the future of Saudi fintech looks like, @FintechSaudi has launched the Fintech Saudi Youth Art Competition; with prizes of...

Saudi Central Bank Publish Its 14th Annual Report on the Saudi Insurance Market

Francis BignellMay 14, 2021May 13, 2021

by Francis BignellMay 14, 2021May 13, 2021

The @SAMA_GOV's report highlights the performance of the #insurance sector and its contribution to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's #GDP. #insurtech...

BNPL Platform Tamara Closes Its Series A Round in MENA With $110 Million of Secured Funding

Tyler SmithApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021

by Tyler SmithApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021

The #BNPL Saudi platform @useTamara has recently closed its Series A funding round in #MENA, securing $110 million in investment which the platform will utilise...

Mastercard Signs MENA Region’s First Tap-on-Phone Agreement with Geidea

Tyler SmithApril 14, 2021April 13, 2021

by Tyler SmithApril 14, 2021April 13, 2021

. @MastercardMEA has recently announced a strategic #partnership with the #fintech @geidea, to bring #TapOnPhone payment solutions to #SmallBusinesses in the #MENA region....

Saudi Fintech Geidea Becomes the First of its Kind to Receive Acquiring License

Tyler SmithMarch 24, 2021March 23, 2021

by Tyler SmithMarch 24, 2021March 23, 2021

Being the first application of its kind in the region, @geidea's new Acquiring License will allow the #fintech to develop new smartphone-based #paytech. #SaudiArabia...

KPMG Finds Saudi Insurance Industry Resiliant Despite Pandemic Difficulties

Polly Jean HarrisonFebruary 19, 2021February 18, 2021

by Polly Jean HarrisonFebruary 19, 2021February 18, 2021

. @KPMG finds Saudi Arabia's #insurance industry closed the financial year #2020 on a high note due to government support...

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