MENA (Middle East and North Africa)
What is Hawala and How Does it Work?
Jan 2, 2023
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
What is the difference between Hawala and Hundi?
Jan 2, 2023
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
How do large companies record bribes paid through third parties in their financial statements?
Feb 2, 2017
Money Laundering and Financial Crime
What is the most effective way to transfer $180,000 from the United States to Israel?
Dec 6, 2016
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
In a modern banking era, why are wire transfers still limited over weekends and take multiple days?
Sep 9, 2016
Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement
What is the general attitude of banks toward Bitcoin?
Jun 5, 2016
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
Are there banks in Hong Kong that specialize in Africa or Middle East operations?
May 9, 2016
General Finance Questions
What is a strong payment gateway option for a Saudi/Middle East startup besides PayPal?
May 2, 2016
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How can telecom payment gateways be used to charge for digital content in countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt?
Mar 8, 2016
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What are the advantages of incorporating a company in the U.S. versus Dubai?
Mar 2, 2016
Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures
How can I send money to my home country from Saudi Arabia?
Mar 1, 2016
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What are some of the best ways to turn $50,000 into $1,000,000 within 12 months or less?
Nov 10, 2015
High-Risk Industries
How can someone start an ecommerce business in the UAE, and is company registration required?
Sep 10, 2015
Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures
Are there API options for recurring payments for Israeli companies besides PayPal?
Aug 10, 2015
Developer Tools, APIs, Sandboxes and Open Source
How can I start and operate an acquiring bank?
Jul 5, 2015
Licensing in Other Countries
Which payment gateways are best in the Middle East, and is a local company required for approval?
Jul 3, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What payment gateway is recommended for a mobile e-commerce app based in Dubai?
Jun 8, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Are all U.S. dollar transactions routed through the United States?
Apr 4, 2015
Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement
Economics: At what oil price level would Saudi Arabia be forced to respond to falling crude prices?
Feb 12, 2015
Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy
For Dubai-based e-commerce in the Middle East, which payment gateway would you recommend?
Jan 3, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
My brother wants private banking services — which UAE bank should he contact?
Jan 1, 2015
Wealth Management, Private Banking and Family Offices
AML: After HSBC and Citibank, which financial institution might regulators target next for AML or sanctions violations?
Dec 4, 2014
Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change
What trends will shape the future of worker remittances from the Middle East to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the Philippines?
Oct 4, 2014
Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics
Online Payments: What does it take to start a Square-like payments company in the Middle East?
Aug 8, 2014
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
What is an SBN number for a business account, why is it requested to receive funds from Canada to the UAE, and is there another way to receive the money?
Jun 3, 2014
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Are there alternatives to SWIFT for international bank transfers, especially for sanctioned countries?
May 2, 2014
Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening
Will Dubai continue its rapid growth, or is its construction boom and economy likely to slow down?
Mar 8, 2014
Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy
Is it secure to allow a UAE hotel to charge my credit card for visa-processing fees?
Jan 10, 2014
Fraud and Scams
What risks come with using mobile point-of-sale systems?
Jul 12, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What would be required to become a Payment Service Provider for the full Middle East and North Africa region?
Jun 6, 2013
Licensing in Other Countries
Why did HSBC avoid indictment for laundering money linked to drug and terrorist organizations?
Apr 12, 2013
Money Laundering and Financial Crime
My friend needs to open a current account for employment — which UAE bank should he choose?
Jan 10, 2013
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
Which online payment merchants in the UAE are highly recommended besides PayPal?
Jun 7, 2012
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What reliable online payment providers exist in the UAE besides PayPal?
Jun 7, 2012
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Which payment gateway works best for a Dubai-based small business selling worldwide?
Aug 7, 2011
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Are telecom companies exempt from money transmission regulations, and why?
Aug 3, 2011
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Which payment gateway is most suitable for a Dubai-based small business serving global customers?
Jul 8, 2011
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
How hard is it for a new graduate to secure angel or VC funding for a consumer internet startup in Dubai?
Jul 8, 2011
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
Do telecom companies have exemptions from money transmission regulations, and why?
Mar 8, 2011
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models