Visa Convenes Pakistan Financial Leaders to Strategize Stablecoin Integration and Digital Asset Growth
Visa leads a high-level roundtable with Pakistani banks and fintechs to explore how regulated stablecoins can modernize remittances and cross-border settlements.
HBL and JP Morgan Launch Wire 365 for 24/7 USD Clearing in Pakistan
HBL becomes the first Pakistani bank to adopt J.P. Morgan Payments’ Wire 365, enabling real-time 24/7 USD cross-border clearing and book transfers.
Dubai TOKEN2049 Crypto Conference Postponed to 2027 Amid Regional Security Concerns
Organizers of the TOKEN2049 crypto summit in Dubai announce a long-term postponement as regional instability and logistical uncertainties impact the digital asset ecosystem.
Global Banking Giants Pivot Operations as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Digital Trade Corridors
HSBC and Standard Chartered face significant market pressure and operational shifts as the escalating Iran conflict threatens the Asia-Middle East financial axis.
UAE Stock Markets Plunge as Regional Tensions Ignite Supply Chain and Energy Security Fears
Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets face sharp declines as escalating Middle East tensions and threats to the Strait of Hormuz unsettle global investors and energy flows.
Pakistan Roshan Digital Account Inflows Surge to 12 Billion Dollars as February Deposits Hit 241 Million
State Bank of Pakistan reports a significant rise in Roshan Digital Account inflows for February 2026 with total deposits reaching a cumulative 12.17 billion dollars.
SECP Licenses LSE Ventures for Corporate Restructuring and Wealthbridge for Digital Advisory
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan grants new licenses to LSE Ventures Limited and Wealthbridge Management to enhance corporate recovery and digital investment.
Epic Angels Joins Pre-Series A Round of Pakistani Fintech Neem
Epic Angels has invested in Neem’s Pre-Series A round to support the growth of Pakistan’s full-stack payments infrastructure platform.
SBP Advocates Cash Flow-Based Financing and Tech-Led Growth at Zahid Husain Memorial Lecture
At the 25th Zahid Husain Memorial Lecture, SBP emphasizes structural reforms, cash flow-based lending, and technology-led initiatives to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Pakistan.
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful IPO to Raise Rs1.1 Billion for Expansion and Digital Growth
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited plans to raise Rs1.1 billion through Pakistan’s first dedicated Family Takaful IPO. The funds will expand digital channels, enhance customer products, and strengthen operations.