UPESI Money Transfer, one of Africa’s leading remittance service providers, has announced the appointment of Mr. Fareed Jillani as Head of Marketing for the Middle East and Europe. This strategic move comes as the company intensifies its efforts to expand its footprint across key international markets. Fareed Jillani is also the CEO of UAE-based Lejion Media, a prominent […]
KARACHI: Standard Chartered has projected that global Islamic finance assets will reach USD7.5 trillion by 2028, up from USD5.5 trillion in 2024, reflecting the expanding relevance of Shariah-compliant finance globally, according to Standard Chartered’s comprehensive report “Islamic Banking for Financial Institutions: Unlocking Growth Amidst Global Shifts.” In 2024, the Islamic finance industry surpassed $5 trillion […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially introduced the Guidelines for its Regulatory Sandbox (RSB), as part of its Vision 2028 initiative. This platform is designed to allow both new and existing entities, including startups, to test their financial solutions within a controlled regulatory framework. The RSB will follow a cohort-based approach, focusing on […]
The Board of Directors of Samba Bank Limited (SBL) has approved the appointment of Rashid Jahangir as acting president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank. His appointment will be effective from May 22, 2025, “till the time permanent president & CEO is appointed in due course,” the bank wrote in a notice to […]
KARACHI – In a major stride toward digital transformation, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has successfully completed a significant upgrade of its core banking technology platform. This strategic initiative underscores NBP’s commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and world-class customer service. The upgraded platform introduces a suite of enhancements, including faster transaction processing, reduced system […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has initiated a nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign to promote digital payments and reduce reliance on cash transactions within cattle markets during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. This strategic initiative, in line with SBP’s goal of fostering digital financial inclusion throughout Pakistan, was officially launched today, May 20, 2025, and will run […]
Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks in Pakistan, announces the launch of Eatsy, a first-of-its-kind, end-to-end digital dining payment solution that transforms the restaurant experience for both consumers and merchants. With Eatsy, Bank Alfalah continues to lead the charge in integrating banking technology with everyday dining lifestyle, making the process of reserving, ordering, […]
Vopy, a portfolio company of Swedish investment firm Front Ventures, has secured a verbal order from a major digital bank in Pakistan to provide a freelance payment service. “The order comes from one of the major digital banks that Vopy’s management team visited in Pakistan, where the client wishes to launch the services as soon […]
Karachi, Pakistan – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the minimum capital requirement (MCR) for Microfinance Banks (MFBs), significantly increasing the paid-up capital threshold in a phased manner to strengthen the financial stability of the sector. Under the newly issued Prudential Regulations for Microfinance Banks, the central bank has raised the paid-up capital […]
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Limited has been awarded a restricted banking license by State Bank of Pakistan under the Licensing and Regulatory Framework for Digital Banks to commence Pilot operations as a Digital Retail Bank. The approval marks a defining moment in Raqami’s journey to become Pakistan’s first fully Shariah-compliant, Digital Retail Bank offering a […]