All articles by Franchesca Hashemi
Franchesca Hashemi
How much does it cost to Xend money abroad? Why, however much you want it to
Remittances prop up the worlds most fragile economies and the high fees associated with these payments have created an opportunity within the FX market, which digital disruptors are seizing. Franchesca Hashemi quizzes Xendpays CEO, Rajesh Agrawal, about his new pay what you want money transfer model
Britain’s Sharia-compliant bank Al Rayan has undergone a major revamp
Britains first fully Sharia-compliant retail bank Al Rayan is gaining momentum. It has undergone a major revamp following the acquisition by Qatars Masraf Al Rayan (MAR) QSC in 2014. Franchesca Hashemi asks Tim Sinclair, senior head of sales and marketing at Al Rayan, about the banks transformation and table topping products
Shariah-compliant bank Al Rayan shakes up UK market
Britains first fully Shariah-compliant retail bank Al Rayan is gaining momentum. It has undergone a major revamp following the acquisition by Qatars Masraf Al Rayan (MAR) QSC in 2014. Franchesca Hashemi asks Tim Sinclair, senior head of sales and marketing at Al Rayan, about the banks transformation and table topping products
Bringing financial services out of its shell
Financial institution brands have been known to lack social media foresight for a number of reasons such as regulatory concerns and unimaginative marketing. Franchesca Hashemi examines a report delivered by Innovalue on how to engage effectively in the rapidly growing environment of digital consumption