On the runway to launch, the CEO of the UAE's new digital-only bank talks about its plans to attract customers in a competitive market.
UAE's competitiveness agenda
January 21, 2022Already one of the most dynamic economies in the Middle East, the UAE is continuing to pass bold reforms to attract investment and talent from around the world.
Top 1000 World Banks - South African banks keep edge amid tough conditions
January 11, 2022South African banks kept the top three regional places, with Nigerian and Egyptian banks making an impression.
Expanding access to financial services in Africa
January 4, 2022Dare Okoudjou, CEO, MFS Africa, talks to The Banker about the changing agent banking model and the future of mobile banking across the continent.
Egypt's turn to digital financial services
January 4, 2022CEO and co-founder of MNT-Halan talks to The Banker about the drivers behind the growth of digital financial services in Egypt.
AfCFTA: one year on
January 4, 2022On the first anniversary of the African Continental Free Trade Area, it is important to assess progress made and challenges to still overcome.
Middle East's improved outlook for 2022
December 23, 2021Sunil Kaushal, Standard Chartered's regional CEO for Africa and the Middle East, speaks to John Everington about the outlook for GCC economies in 2022, oil market predictions, and the Middle East's growing trade links with Asia.
The Banker’s Top Islamic Financial Institutions 2021
November 1, 2021The Banker's 2021 Top Islamic Financial Institutions ranking highlights a resilient sector across the globe.
The Banker’s Top 100 African Banks 2021
October 4, 2021Nigeria and Egypt make a strong showing in this year’s Top 100 African Banks ranking.
GCC capital markets hope for watershed year
October 4, 2021After a period of decline and delisting for the region’s exchanges — apart from Saudi Arabia — hopes are now high of a rebound.