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Switzerland’s Leonteq Partners with Emirates Islamic on Shari’a-Compliant Structured Products

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Leonteq, a Zurich-based fintech company, announced today the formation of a partnership with Emirates Islamic, a financial institution in the UAE, to manufacture and distribute Shari’a-compliant structured products. The collaboration builds on Leonteq’s strategic move into the Gulf region. In 2022, the firm introduced a Shari’a-compliant trust certificate issuance programme through IBDAA Certificate Issuer (IBDAA), […]

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China and UAE Ink Deal to Boost Cross-Border Payment Cooperation

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China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) have signed a MoU to strengthen cooperation on cross-border payments, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced. According to the statement by the PBOC, which oversees and regulates CIPS, the agreement is expected to enhance payment infrastructure and improve […]

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EU to Remove UAE from Money Laundering Watchlist

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The European Union (EU) is set to remove the UAE from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering, a move the Gulf nation has long been advocating for. According to Bloomberg, the European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, has removed the UAE from its list of “high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies in their […]

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UAE Central Bank Fines Six Exchange Houses AED 12.3 Million Over AML Breaches

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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed financial penalties totalling AED 12.3 million on six exchange houses operating in the country. These sanctions were issued in accordance with Article (14) of Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018 concerning Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and the financing of illegal […]

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ADGM Implements New Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

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The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced the immediate implementation of amendments to its regulatory framework for digital assets. These amendments follow extensive industry engagement and feedback received on Consultation Paper No. 11 of 2024. The key focus of the changes lies in refining the process through which […]

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Meedaf and Brink’s Partner to Enhance Cash and ATM Services in UAE

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Meedaf, a financial services entity licensed by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and launched in April 2025, has entered into a strategic joint venture with Brink’s, a global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. The partnership aims to strengthen the cash management and ATM services landscape in […]

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Mawarid Finance and AFS Launch Digital Credit Card Platform in UAE

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Mawarid Finance, in partnership with Arab Financial Services (AFS), a digital payments solutions provider and fintech enabler in the Middle East and Africa, has launched a digital application for credit card issuance and management. The initiative aims to support the shift towards digital financial services and improve user experience in the UAE. The application provides […]

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Singapore’s StashAway Appoints Raaed Sheibani as UAE Country Manager

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StashAway, a digital investment platform operating across Asia and the Middle East, has named Raaed Sheibani as its new Country Manager for the UAE. His appointment coincides with StashAway’s participation in the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) ‘1 Million Learners’ initiative as a founding partner. In his new role, Raaed will oversee StashAway’s strategic development […]

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Singapore’s StashAway Appoints Raaed Sheibani as UAE Country Manager

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StashAway, a digital investment platform operating across Asia and the Middle East, has named Raaed Sheibani as its new Country Manager for the UAE. His appointment coincides with StashAway’s participation in the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) ‘1 Million Learners’ initiative as a founding partner. In his new role, Raaed will oversee StashAway’s strategic development […]

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Emirates NBD Partners with iPiD for Real-Time Cross-Border Payee Verification

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Emirates NBD has entered into a partnership with iPiD, a Singapore-based provider of Know Your Payee (KYP) validation services. The collaboration aims to enhance the bank’s cross-border payment processes by enabling real-time beneficiary validation. Through the integration of iPiD’s technology, customers will be able to verify payee names, IBANs, and account numbers before initiating a […]

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