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Reporting on digital banking, open finance, core modernization, neobanks and partnerships changing financial services delivery.

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Saudi Banking Transformation: Seeking Balance between Agility and Digital Growth

Saudi Arabia's banking sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with banks needing to strike a balance between rapid digitalization, cost control, and regulatory compliance. This article, based on insights from Hussam Kayyal, Managing Partner at DefineX, analyzes the multiple pressures facing Saudi banks, the path to technological modernization, and strategies for the safe deployment of AI.

Sophia Dubois4 min read
Banking Innovation

This Week’s Top 5 Fintech Highlights: The Ongoing Evolution of Digital Payments, AI Finance, and Open Banking

This week’s fintech sector highlights include Monzo’s move into telecom services, Huawei Cloud’s strengthening of intelligent financial infrastructure, Mastercard’s discussion of agentic AI, PingPong and Visa driving improvements in B2B payment efficiency, and Plaid’s expansion of income verification capabilities in Europe. The article examines the industry logic and implications behind these developments.

Julian Chen6 min read