banking

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Arab National Bank to open derivatives trading unit

26/01/2017(0)
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority has given its approval for Arab National Bank to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle for its financial derivatives activities. The bank will establish a ... Read More
eurozone

Euro zone starts year with solid economic growth, but risks ahead

26/01/2017(0)
The euro zone started 2017 by maintaining solid economic growth as a weaker currency boosted orders for goods and services, a survey showed, but rising political risks could soon ... Read More
agreement

Tyro recruits PayPal exec

23/01/2017(0)
In a statement released today, Tyro, which describes itself as “Australia’s fast growing nextgen bank”, announced that Mr Al-Bassam will head up the company’s product development operations, while current ... Read More
blockchain

7 Major European Banks Form Blockchain Platform ‘Digital Trade Chain’

16/01/2017(0)
A group of seven large European banks has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a blockchain-powered cross-border trade finance platform for small and medium-sized companies in Europe. ... Read More
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SIX Swiss Exchange has appointed a new Chairman

11/01/2017(0)
The Board of Directors of SIX has appointed Romeo Lacher its new Chairman with immediate effect. Romeo Lacher has been chairing the Board of SIX on an interim basis ... Read More
nigerian-fintech

The Nigerian Fintech landscape expands

03/01/2017(0)
Africa has caught the world’s attention with its advancements in the financial technology (fintech) space and usage of mobile money. The Nigerian fintech landscape, specifically, has the capability to ... Read More
job-hiring

Job hiring in UAE picks up pace, to rebound in 2017

29/12/2016(0)
After a prolonged slump, recruitment activity in the UAE started to pick up in the last quarter of the year, further strengthening expectations of a rebound in the job ... Read More
bankia-fintech

Spain’s first Fintech incubator and accelerator wants to attract international companies

19/12/2016(0)
Spain’s first Fintech incubator and accelerator wants to attract talents and start-ups from Europe and Latin America. The program includes a 16 weeks incubation in Spain and continues to ... Read More
fintech

Irish Minister announces launch of 10 fintech startups

15/12/2016(0)
Irish Minister of State for Financial Services Eoghan Murphy has unveiled that 10 new fintech startups are ready to be launched after receiving Enterprise Ireland’s Competitive Start Fund on ... Read More
bank-of-america-merrill-lynch

Merrill Lynch to its brokers: make at least two client referrals to avoid a cut in pay

08/12/2016(0)
Merrill Lynch will require its brokers to make at least two client referrals to other parts of parent Bank of America Corp. next year to avoid a cut in ... Read More
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