Basel III proposals could fuel further nonbank dominance instead of banks’ mortgage comeback

Competition in digital banking is intensifying across the Middle East and Africa, as Gulf banks innovate to become customers’ primary financial relationship, African institutions test whether AI can deliver profitable scale, and Bahrain seeks to convert its open banking head start into lasting commercial advantage. Read on to discover why personalisation and embedded services are…

ProCredit Bank Kosova experienced accelerated client growth in 2025, driven by enhancements to its digital onboarding, product offerings and everyday banking experiences. A fully digital onboarding journey was introduced, allowing end‑to‑end remote account opening and significantly reducing friction for new clients, while a redesigned mobile banking application became the primary service channel with faster navigation…

Imagine getting 10% off your next rental property (on the low end). What about getting a rate in the 3% or 4% range, or putting only 5%-15% down on a property that’s not only affordable but also in the path of progress? As interest rates climb higher and buyers step back, investors have opportunities that…

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek canceled plans for a data center in Salem.Oregon Governor’s Office Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek canceled the proposed sale of 32 acres of state-owned land that was part of a plan for a proposed data center project. Processing Content On Thursday, Kotek directed the Department of Administrative Services to terminate a pending…

Mortgage professionals hunting for growth markets should look where inventory hasn’t recovered: Chicago and Pittsburgh are posting the strongest mid-tier home price appreciation in the country, at 4.2% year-over-year, as housing supply in both metros remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Processing Content That’s the signal from First American Data & Analytics’ Home Price Index Report…

The European trading landscape has gained a new regulated participant with the arrival of Godo. The now CySEC-regulated broker was co-founded by Mohamed Ahmed and Ebieraja Alex, who served as Chief Executive Officer and Head of Business Development, respectively, at AvaTrade’s Dubai operations. The two men left to launch Godo in 2021 under a licence…