Bank Alfalah and NCCPL Sign MoU to Expand Commercial Banks’ Role in Strengthening Pakistan’s Capital Markets
Bank Alfalah and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) have signed an MoU to enhance commercial banks’ role in capital markets, improve liquidity, and broaden investment opportunities for local and overseas investors.
Future Banking Summit 2025 Highlights Smarter Technology Driving Industry Transformation
The Future Banking Summit 2025 concluded successfully, showcasing how smarter technology is accelerating the transformation of the financial sector. Organized by TOTAL Communications, the summit brought together banking leaders, innovators, and partners to highlight the role of collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of banking.
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Appoints Shiraz Sheikh to Lead Digital Platforms
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan appoints fintech leader Shiraz Sheikh as Digital Platform Owner, underscoring its drive to expand digital banking with innovative, Shariah-compliant solutions across the region.
SBP to Pilot Digital Currency, Advances Virtual Asset Regulations Amid Push to Modernize Financial Ecosystem
Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalizing laws to regulate virtual assets, signaling a strong shift toward modernizing its financial ecosystem and embracing blockchain-powered innovations.
Driving Innovation: SBOTS-27 Officers Engage with CPEC’s Digital Future
Officers from the State Bank of Pakistan’s SBOTS-27 cohort recently participated in an “Evening Talk” featuring Dr. Hassan Daud Butt, former Project Director CPEC. The session provided invaluable perspectives on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s impact, particularly its implications for digital infrastructure and economic development, crucial for the next generation of financial leaders.