Keywords: Financial services


Japan’s bank regulator launches forum to address cyber threats linked to advanced AI systems

Japan’s financial regulator is preparing to launch a public-private working group aimed at strengthening defenses against emerging cybersecurity risks linked to advanced artificial intelligence systems, particularly the new Mythos model developed by Anthropic. According to Finance Minister Satsuki......

Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti in $4.2 billion deal

Cryptocurrency exchange operator Bullish has announced plans to acquire global transfer agent Equiniti in a deal valued at $4.2 billion, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The transaction marks one of the largest moves by a crypto-related company into traditional financial infrastructure. Deal......

Citi hires Deutsche bank executive Wagner to strengthen private company coverage in Germany and Austria

Global financial institution Citigroup has appointed Henning Wagner, previously of Deutsche Bank, as its new Head of Private Company Coverage for Germany and Austria, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters. Wagner is expected to join Citi in the third quarter of the year, where he will focus......

Inwi money and wafacash partner to expand financial services in Morocco

Inwi Money, the mobile payment subsidiary of Moroccan telecom operator Inwi, has signed a partnership with Wafacash to widen access to financial services across Morocco and support the country’s digital economy. The agreement was announced during the second day of GITEX Africa 2026, held in Marrakech,......

Arab region struggles to unlock women’s financial potential

A new United Nations report has highlighted persistent barriers preventing women in Morocco and across the Arab region from fully participating in the financial system, warning that limited access to banking and digital services continues to restrain economic growth. In its study titled Unlocking women’s......

CMI unveils "Fatourati Collect" to transform debt collection for Moroccan businesses

The Centre Monétique Interbancaire (CMI) has launched “Fatourati Collect,” a digital platform designed to streamline debt collection processes for businesses across Morocco. Introduced on September 7, 2025, this innovative service aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce payment......

Jouahri advocates global cooperation to strengthen Islamic finance resilience

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s Central Bank, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing Islamic finance during the 23rd Forum on Islamic Financial Stability held in Rabat. The event, organized by BAM and the Islamic Financial Services......

Standard Chartered's strategic move: Casablanca emerges as Africa's financial hub

British banking giant Standard Chartered has officially inaugurated its new branch in Casablanca's Casa Anfa business district, marking a significant milestone in its African strategy. The legal registration with the Casablanca Commercial Court, dated April 25, 2025, underscores the bank's commitment......

Surge in Spanish remittances positions Morocco as a leading recipient

Remittances from Spain to Morocco have nearly doubled over the past decade, establishing Morocco as the second-largest recipient of funds transferred from the European nation. Recent data from the Bank of Spain, analyzed by The Objective, reveals that in 2023, remittances to Morocco reached €1.375......