Arab Advisors Group released a new research report exploring the growing fintech market in the Arab World. The report expands on the current fintech landscape in the Arab region, covering the fintech regulatory frameworks, licensing, legality of cryptocurrency, fintech goals and initiatives, challenges and governmental vision for the sector in 19 Arab countries. Moreover, Arab Advisors […]
Raseedi, a fintech company focused on serving Egypt’s underbanked population, has acquired Kashat and its subsidiary Pharos Microfinance in an equity deal, as per a press release. The acquisition allows Raseedi to expand its services by offering instant cash loans of up to EGP 3,000 to underserved individuals. The move supports Raseedi’s efforts to introduce […]
January 6, 2025 PayMint, a leading financial technology company, has announced that it has obtained final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first Meeza prepaid cards in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB-Egypt). This milestone aligns with the bank’s continuous efforts to collaborate with FinTech companies to provide […]
January 3, 2025 Cairo, Egypt: Raya Holding for Financial Investments proudly announces a strategic partnership between Aman for Non-Banking Financial Services and Digital Payments, Jarir Bookstore, the largest retail company in Saudi Arabia and a leading distributor of electronics, books, and stationery in the GCC, and Al-Manea, the leading retail companies specializing in home appliances. This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone for Aman as it enters […]
January 3, 2025 EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) announced today that its investment banking division successfully concluded advisory on a future cash flow securitization issuance worth EGP 500 million for Badr University in Assiut (BUA), one of CIRA’s flagship universities. This […]
Cairo, Egypt – In a significant move to drive digital transformation in the Egyptian insurance sector, Al Ahly Momkn has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Al Mohandes Insurance Company. The partnership aims to enhance electronic payment services, offering a seamless and secure payment experience for insurance clients across the country. Under the agreement, clients of […]
As a leader in the mortgage sector, Banque Misr offers a wide range of mortgage products through Central Bank initiatives and independently, catering to various customer segments both within Egypt and abroad. Date: January 1, 2025 Egypt – Banque Misr has announced a significant increase in its mortgage portfolio, which rose by approximately EGP 3bn […]
Egypt – In line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 to foster digital transformation, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued a new set of decrees extending the exemption of fees and commissions for bank transfers made via electronic channels, including internet banking and mobile banking apps in Egyptian pounds. This exemption also applies to all […]
These changes are part of the CBE’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial inclusion and facilitate greater access to banking services across various sectors. December 30, 2024 The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced an increase in the maximum transaction limits for financial inclusion accounts, which apply to withdrawals, outgoing transfers, debit operations, and purchases. […]
Flend, a pioneering digital financing platform specializing in small, emerging, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first non-bank digital financial institution (Digital NBFI) in Egypt. The license, granted by the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), empowers Flend to revolutionize the SME financing landscape through cutting-edge digital solutions. As the […]