Karachi: Bank Makramah Limited (BML) has taken a significant step toward fortifying its financial foundation with the Board of Directors approving a comprehensive restructuring scheme. The transformative initiative reflects the sponsors’ firm commitment to the Bank’s long-term growth and sustainability. A key element of the restructuring involves the amalgamation of Global Haly Development Limited (GHDL) […]
MCB Islamic Bank Ltd. has been honored with the prestigious title of “Best Emerging Islamic Retail Bank in Pakistan 2024” at the Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) held in Dubai, UAE. This esteemed recognition underscores the bank’s unwavering commitment to advancing Islamic banking principles and delivering exceptional, customer-centric services. As Pakistan’s only fully Islamic banking […]
United Bank Limited (PSX: UBL) has claimed the title of Pakistan’s most valuable bank, surpassing Meezan Bank Limited (PSX: MEBL) in market capitalization. Mohammed Sohail, CEO of Topline Securities, shared the milestone in a recent LinkedIn post, revealing that UBL’s market capitalization has surged to Rs. 426 billion ($1.5 billion). This achievement places UBL as […]
Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that individual investors can now directly participate in and invest in Government Debt Securities (GDS), including Sukuk. This significant development was conveyed to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his visit to SECP Headquarters. Broadening Access to Government Securities SECP officials briefed the minister on […]
KARACHI: Samar Hasnain, Executive Director of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), underscored the transformative potential of Islamic economics and finance as a comprehensive framework for ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible economic development. He was speaking at the 13th Islamic Banking & Finance Conference, organized by The Professionals Network, with the theme “From Practice to […]
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading and first Islamic banking institution, has partnered with Systems Limited and Temenos to modernize its Core Banking Platform. This significant upgrade to the latest Temenos release was formalized at the “Bank of the Future Forum 2024,” a flagship event attended by prominent leaders, including Irfan Siddiqui, Founding President & CEO of Meezan Bank; Syed […]
In a significant development, Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) has decided to unilaterally withdraw its 5 percent monthly fee on month-end balances exceeding Rs. 5 billion, effective immediately. The decision comes following customer feedback and recent reviews of its fee structure. Previously, BAFL had amended its Schedule of Charges on November 12, 2024, to introduce this […]
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new directive requiring Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs) to offer a minimum profit rate on PKR saving deposits, effective January 1, 2025. This regulation, designed to ensure fair returns for depositors, mandates IBIs to pay at least 75% of the weighted average gross yield of all […]
In the early 2000s, the tech industry often repeated the phrase, “Every company will be a tech company.” This prediction largely materialized as businesses across sectors adopted technology to stay relevant in a rapidly digitizing world. Now, as we navigate the complexities of a more interconnected digital economy, a new mantra is taking hold: “Every […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – OPay International PTE. LTD. (OPay), a leading global fintech platform, has successfully acquired Finja Private Limited, a licensed Electronic Money Institution (EMI) in Pakistan, from its parent company, Finja, Inc. (Delaware). This landmark acquisition signals OPay’s entry into the dynamic Pakistani fintech market, reflecting its commitment to driving financial inclusion and innovation […]