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Finance news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in Finance consulting in the Middle East:

CFO turnover at listed companies on a high amid pressures and retirements The number of CFO that left their role reached its second highest level ever last year, driven by a range of challenges such as corporate pressures, investor activism, market disruption, inflation an
09 April 2025
Digital banks and open finance are transforming the lending landscape The world of financing is evolving, with digital banks and open finance leading the charge in the competitive lending landscape, writes Raid Abdulmajeed, Founder & Head of Advisory at ClarixConsult.
23 March 2025
Integrating Bitcoin into corporate treasury strategies A growing number of organizations as embracing Bitcoin as a financial asset, adding the cryptocurrency to their Treasury in order to safeguard wealth, as well as capitalize on other benefits.
27 February 2025
A strong CIO and CFO tandem can drive digital transformation in banking Digital transformation is undoubtedly one of the top strategic topics for banks in the Middle East.
30 January 2025
Six steps CFOs should take to drive their sustainability and ESG agenda Sustainability initiatives have become a fundamental aspect of the expectations of CFOs, and their financial management strategy.
12 December 2024
Nicoleta Remmlinger (4most) on the UAE's strides in financial equality Over the past years, women in the UAE have made major strides in advancing their financial independence, writes Nicoleta Remmlinger, director at financial services consultancy firm 4most.
31 October 2024
Tips for Consulting Firms: The Four Pillars of Sound Financial Management With margins and profitability under pressure this year, many consulting firms are seeking to lower costs and improve their financial management processes.
18 October 2024
LOGIC Consulting: IPO scene in UAE has matured strongly over the years In recent years, a growing number of companies have gone public on exchanges in the UAE, driving a growing local IPO scene.
09 September 2024
‘Adding crypto assets to treasury management can spur higher profits’ The traditional world of treasury management stands to be benefit from the emerging trend of decentralized finance and digital assets.
02 September 2024
Spotlight: Awtada’s offering for investor relations in Saudi Arabia Saudi management consultancy Awtada helps organisations in the Kingdom with a range of services. One of its offerings focuses on helping listed companies with investor relations.
29 July 2024
Funding ESG ambitions while navigating cashflow challenges While ESG is high on the priority list for most businesses, many struggle with funding their goals, with ESG implementation putting significant stress on financials and cashflows.
12 March 2024
ESG propelled to the top priority for CFOs in 2024 Finance leaders at companies around the world rank ESG as their top priority in 2024, up from ‘only’ 14th position at the same time last year.
11 March 2024
RPS: Three essentials for finance ministry communications For every finance minister around the world, an effective communications strategy is essential not just to inform the nation about policies and developments, but also to instill confidence.
05 March 2024
The benefits of real-world assets tokenization The concept of tokenizing tangible assets, also known as real-world assets tokenization, is rapidly gaining ground around the world.
05 February 2024
Fintech Saudi brings Kyndryl on board for Makken program Fintech Saudi has penned a memorandum of understanding with Kyndryl, aimed at accelerating the adoption of advanced technology solutions in the Kingdom’s burgeoning fintech industry.
04 January 2024
SAMA and CMA select Deloitte for Fintech Saudi’s Makken program Saudi Arabia’s central bank (SAMA) and Capital Market Authority (CMA) have launched a new financial technology program called Makken to support and develop the fintech sector in the Kingdom.
27 December 2023
UAE Ministry of Finance appoints ASCELA as preferred provider The UAE Ministry of Finance has appointed ASCELA as a preferred service catalogue provider in the area of logistics advisory services.
10 December 2023
Internal audit leaders in Saudi ramping up digital transformation Investing in digital transformation is high on the agenda of internal audit leaders in Saudi Arabia, with most efforts going to projects adopting advanced analytics and robotic process automation.
27 September 2023
Middle East fintech industry could triple in next two years The fintech industry in the Middle East is growing rapidly and could triple by 2025 – if the sector continues to see appropriate levels of investments and innovation.
07 August 2023
Deloitte leaders reflect on Financial Crime Symposium in Dubai Senior leaders from the world of financial crime recently attended a symposium by Deloitte, gaining insight into the latest regulatory developments and emerging trends in the scene.
17 April 2023
How Majid Al Futtaim is developing internal audit in its retail business Senior executive Ali Hamdan is responsible for overseeing the internal audit function of Majid Al Futtaim’s Retail business.
15 March 2023
IBM Consulting helping Egypt’s government with tax system overhaul Egypt’s government has selected IBM Consulting to support a large digital overhaul of its national tax system.
27 June 2022
How financial institutions can embrace decentralised finance Financial service companies in the Middle East, including banks, insurance companies, and fintechs, have a growing interest in the opportunities and risks posed by decentralised finance (DeFi).
10 May 2022
Roland Berger at the forefront of crypto strategy consulting Hype surrounding the virtual assets and crypto landscape is seeing the market boom. Roland Berger is looking to position itself as an early front-runner in the segment’s strategy advisory space.
21 April 2022
Consortium closes project financing for Saudi sewage treatment plants The consortium of Acciona Agua, Tawzea and Tamasuk have closed the project financing for the development of three independent sewage treatment plants in Saudi Arabia.
29 March 2022
Determining the real market capitalization of crypto assets From its early beginnings less than a decade ago, the cryptocurrency market has evolved into one of the world’s biggest financial innovations and is now a $2 trillion market.
08 February 2022
The global Islamic fintech banking market: trends and outlook The global Islamic FinTech market is projected to grow strongly in the coming years, as a growing number of Muslims seek to tap into digital finance and banking services that follows Sharia principle
17 January 2022
Deloitte commits to Abu Dhabi’s sustainable finance declaration Deloitte has pledged its support to the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration, upping its commitment to sustainable finance in the region.
13 September 2021
Investments in Bahraini, Saudi and UAE fintech scene picking up Global professional services firm KPMG has released its mid-year analysis of the deals landscape in the fintech scene. A round-up of the report’s findings for three key Middle East markets.
06 September 2021
PwC Academy and Wiley expand collaboration into CFA domain Big Four accounting and consulting giant PwC has expanded its partnership with education group Wiley in the Middle East.
11 August 2021
KPMG financial services experts on the Middle East's fintech scene Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, funds pumped into FinTech companies globally topped $100 billion for only the third time in history, demonstrating the sector’s growing importance within the wider fina
14 April 2021
Post-Covid-19 world brings new risks for FinTechs in UAE FinTech’s in the UAE are still grappling with pandemic-related risks, and are adapting their business models accordingly.
29 March 2021

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