Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has launched a Jaywan-branded debit card, making it one of the first major retail banking groups to bring the UAE’s national card payment scheme to a broad consumer base. The card is available to existing current and savings account holders and is live from 27 July 2026. Jaywan is the UAE’s […]
Explore MoreThe Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) launched a formal Parliamentary Inquiry on 21 July 2026 into banking access for UK-based crypto and digital asset businesses. The inquiry, co-chaired by Lord Vaizey of Didcot and Labour MP Gurinder Singh Josan CBE, will run a six-week call for written evidence closing on 31 August […]
Explore MoreAI is becoming part of the fincrime operating model. For fintechs, this is no longer a future issue. Many firms are already exploring how AI can support screening, investigations, alert handling, customer due diligence, case narratives and management information. The appeal is clear. Fincrime teams face rising volumes, tighter regulatory expectations, faster payments, sanctions complexity, […]
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The following showcases an in-depth 2026 overview of the developments of fintech and the wider digital landscape of Slovakia. Slovakia is better known for producing cars than fintech companies. Volkswagen, Kia, Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover all manufacture vehicles in the country, while Volvo is developing another major plant in eastern Slovakia. Few countries produce […]
Explore MoreTerraPay, the London-headquartered payments infrastructure provider, has partnered with Vietnam’s TPBank to give the bank’s customers real-time outbound cross-border payment capabilities to bank accounts and mobile wallets across more than 156 countries and territories. The collaboration, which has been notified to the State Bank of Vietnam under applicable regulations, was announced on 21 July 2026. […]
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Jordan Owen of U.S. Bank and Elavon on why trusted guidance, not the lowest rate, is becoming the deciding factor in small business payments. Jordan Owens, head of merchant, business banking at U.S. Bank and Elavon As someone who works closely with business owners across the United States, I’m continually inspired by their determination to […]
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New Financial Conduct Authority rules governing Buy Now Pay Later came into force on 15 July 2026, requiring providers of Deferred Payment Credit agreements to conduct affordability checks and bringing UK BNPL into the mainstream consumer credit regime. The consumer-facing obligations have drawn most public attention, but payments industry veterans argue the deeper operational challenge […]
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The following is an overview of the fintech ecosystem and its relation to wider economic development of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2026. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines knows what it means to rebuild. The eruption of La Soufrière in 2021 displaced thousands of people and damaged infrastructure across the main island. Three years […]
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GoldCore is a precious metals specialist, providing individuals and institutions with a secure, transparent platform to buy, store, and manage physical gold and silver. Stephen Flood, CEO and co-founder of GoldCore We spoke to Stephen Flood, CEO and co-founder, to discuss GoldCore’s mission to provide investors with long-term wealth preservation and control over their physical […]
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The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a premier global wealth management hub, claiming the third spot overall in the inaugural Avaloq Wealth Management Index while securing the top position globally for technology and digital adoption. The index, published by wealthtech leader Avaloq, evaluates the underlying structural conditions shaping private wealth across 15 major […]
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