Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), which is the country’s central bank, recently fined four major banks in Malaysia a total of nearly RM5 million. Why? Because these banks didn’t follow important rules meant to keep the financial system clean and safe from misuse like money laundering....

Binance Academy, the educational arm of Binance offering open-access learning in blockchain and cryptocurrency, has partnered with Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) to launch a nationwide blockchain education initiative. This strategic...

In the heart of the UAE’s rapid development and prosperity lies a hardworking group of individuals who quietly keep the country running – blue-collar workers. These include laborers, construction workers, drivers, janitors, and many others who perform essential tasks every day. Most...

Abu Dhabi, 26 May 2025 – The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has imposed fines totaling AED 610,000 on 23 entities for breaches of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Regulations 2017 and/or the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act...

What led Swift Advisory to focus on financial consulting for the crypto sector? Our specialization began organically through existing clients already involved in crypto and digital assets. They sought assistance with structuring their operations, accurate reporting, and...

Toolmart, a leading B2B tech startup revolutionizing the sourcing and procurement of industrial supplies across the Middle East, has successfully raised a seed funding round led by Plus VC—the most active venture capital firm in the MENA region—and Oasis500, along with prominent...

Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has unveiled Sharjah AcquireHub, the region’s first government-supported digital platform dedicated to streamlining mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within Sharjah. Developed in strategic collaboration with Transworld Business Advisors, a...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a prominent European provider of AI-driven Microsoft 365 (M365) security, compliance, data...

As the Middle East undergoes a sweeping economic transformation, a new generation of banking and finance leaders is reshaping the region’s financial landscape. From championing digital innovation to leading regulatory reforms and sustainability initiatives, these standout executives...

Casablanca, Morocco – Standard Chartered has officially launched its new representative office in Morocco, marking a strategic expansion of its presence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The move follows license approval from Bank Al-Maghrib and the awarding of...