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Reza Eftekhari Appointed CEO of MEIRA to Drive Investor Relations in the Middle East
Reza Eftekhari has been named CEO of the Middle East Investor Relations Association, bringing 18+ years of global governance, M&A, and ESG experience to strengthen investor relations and capital market development across the region.
Born to Disrupt – Geir Espeskog on ETFs, Thematic Investing and the Quantum Revolution
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Grant Niven and Mark Walker are joined by Geir Espeskog, founder of Northwind and former BlackRock executive, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), thematic investing, and how breakthroughs in quantum computing and artificial intelligence are shaping the next industrial revolution.
HSBC and IBM Demonstrate Quantum Computing Advantage in Bond Trading
HSBC and IBM show how quantum computing can improve corporate bond trading, achieving a 34% better prediction of trade fills compared to classical methods, marking a world-first application of quantum technology in financial services.
PayPal Commits $100M to Accelerate Digital Commerce in MENA
PayPal pledges $100 million across the Middle East and Africa to fuel innovation, support startups, and expand digital commerce. The investment leverages PayPal Ventures, technology, and partnerships to help businesses scale and access global markets.
Revolut Commits £3B to UK with New Global HQ and 1,000 Jobs
Revolut unveils its new London global HQ, pledging £3B investment and 1,000 UK jobs. Part of a £10B global growth plan, the fintech giant targets 100M customers by 2027 and expansion into 30+ new markets by 2030.
Bybit Launches DFSA-Approved Tokenised Money Market Fund as Collateral
Bybit partners with QNB and DMZ Finance to introduce QCDT, the first DFSA-approved tokenised money market fund, unlocking $1B institutional borrowing capacity and bridging traditional finance with digital assets in the Middle East.