Keywords: Financial services


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......

Growth in Moroccan wholesale trade signals optimism for early 2025

Moroccan wholesale trade sector sees growth amid challenges for services Morocco’s wholesale trade sector demonstrated resilience in late 2024, with 36% of enterprises reporting an uptick in sales during the fourth quarter, as revealed by a survey conducted by the High Commission for Planning......

Crédit du Maroc and AtlantaSanad join forces to enhance insurance and savings solutions

In a strategic move to bolster their market presence, Crédit du Maroc and AtlantaSanad Assurance have entered into a bancassurance partnership. This collaboration aims to expand the range of insurance and savings products available to both individual and business clients of Crédit du Maroc,......

Morocco's new fintech hub aims to transform digital finance landscape

Morocco has marked a significant milestone in its financial technology sector with the launch of the Morocco Fintech Center (MFC) in Rabat. The center's inaugural board meeting, chaired by Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri, signals a coordinated push to advance the country's digital......

QIB Recognized as Best Islamic Bank in the GCC for 2024

The Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) was honored with the prestigious title of "Best Islamic Bank in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for 2024," awarded by the International Union of Arab Bankers (IUAB) this past Saturday. This award highlights QIB's leading position in providing banking services......