Gatehouse Bank, a Shariah-compliant ethical bank, has published its annual results for the year ending 31 December 2024.
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Over the past year, the consumer credit landscape has experienced notable shifts influenced by economic conditions, regulatory changes, and evolving consumer behaviors. This has given rise to a significant market opportunity for credit decisioning technology platforms. As a result, the space has become crowded, and the vendor landscape rife with complexity for banks and fintechs to discern. However, key capabilities are emerging as key differentiators and imperatives to help organizations nimbly navigate today’s dynamic credit landscape.
The 23rd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 is set to take place on August 13, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together key stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors to explore the future of digital banking in Ethiopia.
Join us in Addis Ababa for the 23rd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2025, focused on digitizing economies and advancing financial inclusion in Ethiopia. With Ethiopia’s banking market projected to grow significantly by 2028, this event will explore the pivotal role of digital transformation in the nation’s economic development.
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BBVA has unveiled its cryptocurrency trading and custody service for bitcoin and ether, which is now available to all retail customers of legal age in Spain. After filing the relevant disclosure with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), the bank has been gradually rolling out the service in recent weeks. Customers can now use this service to trade in bitcoin and ether directly through the BBVA app, all within a fully integrated environment that also includes the bank’s other financial services.
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BOXX Insurance Inc., a global cyber Insurtech, announced today it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a leading global multi-line insurer. BOXX is known as the original all-in-one cyber insurance and protection company, serving customers across five continents. The transaction will see BOXX continue to operate as a standalone entity.
Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “the Group”), the leading global financial services provider, announces the appointment of Helen Wang as Chief AI and Data Science Officer, based in Abu Dhabi. Wang brings extensive expertise in artificial intelligence strategy, global digital transformation, and technology innovation, further advancing Apex Group’s ambitions to become an AI-driven, client-led, and value-focused financial services leader.
Exactly.com, a payment provider dedicated to helping UK e-commerce businesses scale efficiently without scaling their costs, has enhanced its platform by adding Bizum, a key Spanish alternative payment method, to its portfolio. This strategic integration enables UK merchants to strengthen their local presence in Spain and boost revenue streams.