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The proposed acquisition would expand the group’s Saudi operations as it targets more than US$100 billion in annual processed payments by 2030.

The company aims to list during the week of November 16, potentially raising US$100 billion or more at a US$1.5 trillion to US$2 trillion valuation, though timing could change.

"Digital assets may ultimately represent only one part of the changing wealth landscape, but the questions they raise - about trust, regulation, generational change and the role of established institutions - are much broader."

Most money advice is written for people just starting out their career. But midlife is where the decisions get bigger and the support gets thinner.

The launch marks the first anniversary of the companies’ strategic partnership, which has attracted US$350 million in assets under management.

Existing shareholders will offer 1.74 billion shares in the deal.

While 96% of surveyed businesses use digital payments, only 39% use integrated tools to connect payments with daily operations.

The launch marks a global first for Standard Chartered and the UAE’s first cryptocurrency trading offering by an international bank.

The companies demonstrated Parallax, Chicago Global's AI-powered investment intelligence platform, which launched in Saudi Arabia earlier in 2026.

The UAE-headquartered proprietary trading firm was recognized for a model that separates trading skill from trading capital, now used by traders in more than 180 countries

Featuring Ramesh Murthy, Senior Executive Officer at CUSP Wealth; Viktor Uzunov, co-founder and CEO of UEB3; and Naeem Hussain, founder and CEO of LockThreat, the panel explored how technology is changing who gets to invest, how they invest and whom they trust.

At Money20/20 Middle East, Entrepreneur Middle East speaks with Adam Jones, Executive Vice President and Division President, West Arabia at Mastercard, about Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation, the evolution of digital payments, and how AI, cybersecurity, and strategic partnerships are shaping the Kingdom’s financial future under Vision 2030.

For investors, BlackRock’s central message is that a more complicated world requires a broader toolkit, and considerably more active decisions about where risk is worth taking.

Subscriptions are open from September 23 to 28, 2026, to UAE nationals and residents, with a minimum investment of AED1,000.

A bank that enables customers to see their complete financial picture, understands how their investments are performing, and assesses whether they are on track to achieve what matters most becomes a trusted partner in managing and growing wealth.

"As more wealth is created and managed from the country, the opportunity is to move beyond being a destination for capital and become a center where wealth strategies are shaped."

At Money20/20 Middle East, Entrepreneur Middle East speaks with Checkout.com's Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo about the future of digital payments in Saudi Arabia, the growing demand for seamless checkout experiences, and how AI-powered technology is transforming commerce.

The investment follows Paymob’s robust financial and operational performance in the last 18 months.

The funding will support the automation of more financial workflows and the company’s expansion into the United States.

A license in hours meant little when a bank account took months. Innovation City takes ownership of the harder problem.

LMAX Group is the first client to join Standard Chartered Luxembourg’s digital asset custody platform.

Hong Kong-based investment firm Blue Pool Capital led the Series F equity round, with participation from existing investors HSG, Wellington Management, and Arbor Ventures.

The strongest outcomes were achieved by issuers that had prepared well in advance, maintained clarity around their funding objectives, preserved flexibility across products and currencies, and sustained continuous investor engagement.

The appointment brings a veteran of regulated digital-asset and brokerage businesses to a firm turning its focus from growth alone to the foundations that sustain it.

Marcus Weyll explains why patient, long-term capital could help close Africa’s infrastructure financing gap while creating opportunities for investors.

With global ETF assets past US$23 trillion, we speak to five experts on why owning a slice of the world's growth is better than chasing a single winning stock.