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EBRD hires its first head of Iraq
Digital banking is now the norm. What comes next?
Jean-Baptiste Didier joins Stifel
Regtech: The rise of the machine
Diabetes tech giant Dexcom joins forces with the makers of the Oura Ring
A dealmaking frenzy for fintech
Hafeet Rail project gathers steam
Raenest raises US$11mn to improve payments for African freelancers
Banks on track to be climate reduction underachievers
Forestry finance small steps in a potentially towering landscape
Transaction banking struggles to go green
Obstacles remain to achieving the G20’s cross-border payment goals
Volocopter’s electric air taxis register their own Parisian Olympic celebrations
Emerging market countries looking to get out in front for cryptocurrencies
Global Climate Partnership Fund gains an A3 rating
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Real-time payments take off in the Middle East
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EBRD hires its first head of Iraq
February 6, 2026

EBRD hires its first head of Iraq

Catarina Bjorlin Hansen will lead the bank’s activities as it starts investing in Iraq. A US$100mn trade finance facility extended to the National Bank of Iraq last December kicks off the bank’s Iraq ...

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Digital banking is now the norm. What comes next?
January 22, 2026

Digital banking is now the norm. What comes next?

With digital offerings now ubiquitous across the banking sector, banks will need to evolve these services beyond the basics – not least by making savvy use of AI.  

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Jean-Baptiste Didier joins Stifel
January 12, 2026

Jean-Baptiste Didier joins Stifel

The former Citi banker will advise on healthcare transactions, at a time when Stifel seeks to grow its stature in the sector.

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Regtech: The rise of the machine
December 17, 2025

Regtech: The rise of the machine

With regulators worldwide placing more complex requirements on the financial services industry, the existing systems and processes used for compliance  and reporting are coming under scrutiny. Regtech...

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Diabetes tech giant Dexcom joins forces with the makers of the Oura Ring
December 9, 2025

Diabetes tech giant Dexcom joins forces with the makers of the Oura Ring

The strategic partnership between OURA and Dexcom will bridge two market segments, blurring the bounds between medtech and consumer health. 

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A dealmaking frenzy for fintech
November 8, 2025

A dealmaking frenzy for fintech

The fintech sector is going through a phase of consolidation, with a wave of M&A deals announced. 

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May 21, 2025

Hafeet Rail project gathers steam

April 16, 2025

Raenest raises US$11mn to improve payments for African freelancers

February 25, 2025

Banks on track to be climate reduction underachievers

February 24, 2025

Forestry finance small steps in a potentially towering landscape

January 22, 2025

Transaction banking struggles to go green

November 8, 2024

Obstacles remain to achieving the G20’s cross-border payment goals

News

EBRD hires its first head of Iraq
Wednesday, 04 February 2026

EBRD hires its first head of Iraq

Catarina Bjorlin Hansen will lead the bank’s activities as it starts investing in Iraq. A US$100mn trade finance facility extended to the National Bank of Iraq last December kicks off the bank’s Iraq lending.

Read more...

  • Digital banking is now the norm. What comes next?
  • Jean-Baptiste Didier joins Stifel
  • Regtech: The rise of the machine
  • Diabetes tech giant Dexcom joins forces with the makers of the Oura Ring
  • A dealmaking frenzy for fintech
  • Hafeet Rail project gathers steam
  • Raenest raises US$11mn to improve payments for African freelancers

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EBRD hires its first head of Iraq
Wednesday, 04 February 2026

EBRD hires its first head of Iraq

Catarina Bjorlin Hansen will lead the bank’s activities as it starts investing in Iraq. A US$100mn trade finance facility extended to the National Bank of Iraq last December kicks off the bank’s Iraq lending.

Read more...

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  • PATRIZIA sets up shop in MENA
  • David Claus appointed CEO of the European Depositary Bank
  • CDC Group appoints a new South Africa head
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