Israel
Personetics Co-founder David Sosna Steps Down as CEO, Udi Ziv Named Successor
Personetics, a global provider of data-driven personalisation solutions, announced that it has named Udi Ziv as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ziv, who brings a wealth of experience from previous leadership roles, including at SAP, NICE, and Earnix, will replace
Read MoreTurkey’s Akbank Teams With Personetics To Create Banking IQ
Burcu Küçükünal, the Digital, Design and Innovation SVP at one one of Turkey’s most prominent private banks, Akbank, recently discussed her team’s aim to introduce a mobile app as a dependable financial counselor for their clientele, enhancing customer involvement with
Read MorePayoneer Acquires Israeli AI Data Platform Spott
Payoneer announced the asset acquisition of Israel-based Spott, a real-time data platform that uses AI to accurately surface, assess, and quantify data for more informed and faster business decision-making. Spott’s technology will enable Payoneer to better understand and serve customers,
Read MoreTel Aviv Stock Exchange Signs Digital Asset Tech Agreement With Fireblocks
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) has signed a strategic agreement with Fireblocks. This strategic partnership empowers TASE to offer a comprehensive range of digital asset products and services, aligning with TASE’s new strategic plan. As a result, TASE will
Read MoreBinance’s Legal Woes Intensify
Regulators are turning up the heat on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, slamming Binance, its US-based affiliate and its founder with a new lawsuit. The move is the latest development in an industry-wide crackdown that has seen regulators clamp down
Read MoreIsrael Maintains Startup Leadership Position Across Middle East, Africa
For the fourth year in a row, Israel is being recognized as the largest and most advanced startup hub in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, commended for its large startup ecosystem, dynamic funding market and outstanding culture of
Read MoreAirwallex Launches in Israel, Appoints Ex-Googler to Lead Operations
Cross border payments firm Airwallex has officially launched its operations in Tel Aviv, Israel as the first step of its Middle East expansion plans and appointed Or Liban as its Head of Israel and the Middle East. The company already
Read MoreNew Report Highlights Fintech’s Growing Importance in Israeli Economy
In Israel, the fintech industry is playing an increasingly important role in the country’s economy. In 2021, the sector employed 20,000 people in Israel and contributed about ILS 8.2 billion (US$2.2 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), figures
Read MoreAbraham Accords: Unlocking the Potential for Israeli Tech Companies in the UAE
The UAE has over the last five years or so become home to a growing range of innovative tech companies in a wide variety of sectors, including fintech. This has been the result of a very deliberate policy of the
Read MoreUBS Next Participates in $20 Million Series B of Israel Compliance Tech Startup
Shield, a compliance tech platform based in Tel Aviv, announced its $20 million Series B financing round, which was led by Macquarie Capital and joined by UBS through its venture and innovation unit UBS Next, Mindset Ventures and OurCrowd. This
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