digital<\/a> asset economy.<\/p>\nThis collaboration brings together SGB\u2019s secure, regulated banking capabilities and real-time settlement network with Aquanow\u2019s comprehensive suite of digital asset services, creating a trusted, end-to-end bridge between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Backed by Bahrain\u2019s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat and Singapore\u2019s Whampoa Group, SGB holds the distinction of being the only bank in the MENA region authorised to digitally onboard clients from across the globe. Leveraging its full SWIFT membership and regulatory credentials, SGB enables seamless multi-currency transactions, offering settlement capabilities in USD, AED, SAR, BHD, SGD, EUR, HKD, and CNH.<\/p>\n
Through this partnership, Aquanow\u2019s international client base \u2013 including exchanges, payment processors, OTC desks, neobanks, and FinTech innovators will gain access to SGB\u2019s fiat banking services, enabling them to open USD accounts, settle trades efficiently, and move funds around the clock.<\/p>\n
In addition, the integration of Aquanow\u2019s global digital asset infrastructure with SGB\u2019s regulated banking platform, including its proprietary real-time settlement system SGB Net<\/strong>, will facilitate frictionless on- and off-ramping between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. This synergy is designed to enhance liquidity, streamline cross-border settlements, and expand market opportunities for institutional participants.<\/p>\nBy aligning digital asset innovation with secure, Shariah-compliant banking infrastructure, Aquanow and SGB are reinforcing the foundations of a more inclusive, future-ready financial ecosystem one where traditional and digital finance operate seamlessly in tandem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35851,"featured_media":569613,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[11395,11381,41779,11368,11375,11376,11379,41795,11378,11384,11397],"tags":[11864,11668,11649,12004,11438,11409,12472,11769,11549,11515],"class_list":["post-569612","ibsi_news","type-ibsi_news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-analytics","category-artificial-intelligence","category-banktech","category-core-banking","category-cybersecurity","category-digital-banking","category-lending","category-mobile-banking","category-open-banking","category-payments","category-saas","tag-apac","tag-cross-border-payments","tag-digital-banking","tag-digital-lending","tag-digital-payments","tag-digital-transformation","tag-financial-inclusion","tag-financial-institutions","tag-financial-services","tag-fintech"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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