Abu Dhabi
Crowdfunding And Peer-To-Peer Lending In The UAE
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has emerged as a way to support local small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), many of which have been rejected by conventional banks. According to data from Khalifa Fund, approximately 50-70% of
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Fintech UAE Startup Report and Map
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to become a fintech nexus in the Middle East, aided by government agencies and regulators working together to turn the country into a global fintech powerhouse, according to a new report. These are
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Monetary Authority of Singapore and Abu Dhabi Global Market Foster Closer Cooperation in Banking Supervision
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the supervision of cross-border operations of banking institutions. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the annual
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Inaugural Fintech Abu Dhabi Concludes With Major Announcements
The inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi concluded last week with several key and game-changing initiatives that have raised the bar on the offerings and infrastructure of the FinTech industry. The two-day event, which was held under the patronage of His Highness
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Temenos And Abu Dhabi Global Market Announce Fintech Collaboration
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and Temenos, the Swiss software specialist for banking and finance, have announced their intention to collaborate and strengthen the FinTech ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, following the unveiling of ADGM’s
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8 Upcoming Fintech Events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Dubai government in particular, are home to a nascent fintech sector, driven by the government’s ambition to position itself as a center for innovation. “A lot of effort has been made … to
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Financial And Fintech Industry Gets Ready As Inaugural Fintech Abu Dhabi Event Kicks Off In 6 Days
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is gearing up for its inaugural global FinTech Abu Dhabi event which will be taking place in just ten more days on 22 to 23 October 2017. The
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Sets Out Guidance On Initial Coin Offerings And Virtual Currencies
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has set out in Guidance its approach to Initial Coin/Token Offerings (ICOs) and virtual currencies under the Financial Services and Markets Regulations (FSMR). Image via Monetary Authority of
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UAE – Creating a FinTech Eco-System – That Matters
The wave of startups, new technology and disruptive models has shaken the best in the business and made its importance felt, as consumers today have fast adapted to them. Going back to the basics – the majority we are catering
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UAE Poised To Become The Fintech Nexus In MENA
In financial centers around the world, fintech has attracted large amounts of investment and attention from the private and public sectors as banks seek to maintain their competitive edge amid growing competition from new entrants, and governments aim to position
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