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Financial Institutions

The New Alliance: Why Private Banks and EMIs Are Teaming Up—and What It Means for You

The market shift: from de-risking to “smart-risking” Over the past decade, many global banks “de-risked” entire customer classes (remittances, smaller PSPs, crypto-touching firms) to reduce...

Digital Banking’s Golden Ticket: EMI Licences Compared (UK/UAE/EU)

An Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence allows companies to issue digital wallets, prepaid cards, and e-money—powering secure transactions while safeguarding customer funds. Below, we...

Dubai Steps Into the Spotlight: Can the Gulf City Become the World’s Next Fintech Capital?

The European Union’s recent removal of the United Arab Emirates from its financial crime watchlist signals a pivotal moment...

Are EMIs Independent of Banks? A Deep Dive into the Future of Electronic Money Institutions

The rise of Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) has reshaped digital payments, offering fast, low-cost alternatives to traditional banking services....

Passporting Denied: Why the UK-EU Deal Fails Fintech and Financial Firms

The May 2025 UK-EU summit delivered modest progress on agricultural trade and security cooperation, but for the financial services...

Why Dubai is the Favourite Destination for Fintech Innovation

Dubai’s Rise as a Global Fintech Powerhouse Dubai has rapidly transformed into one of the world’s most attractive fintech hubs,...

India’s Role in Cross-Border Payments: Innovation, Reach and Policy Leadership

A New Powerhouse in Global Transactions India is rapidly emerging as a dominant force in the global payments ecosystem. The...