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Islamic Banking's Growth Is Outpacing Its Technology

ahmed.khidhir@finshape.com (Ahmed Khidhir) — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:50:44 GMT

Global Islamic finance assets crossed US$5.98 trillion in 2024, growing 21% year-on-year, according to the ICD-LSEG Islamic Finance Development Report 2025. But the digital infrastructure underpinning the world's fastest-expanding faith-based financial system is straining to keep up — and nowhere is that gap more visible than in the GCC.

The region holds roughly half of all global Islamic finance assets, and the UAE alone is targeting AED 2.56 trillion in Islamic banking assets by 2031. Customers here rank among the world's most digitally sophisticated: only one in six purchases in the UAE is now made in cash, and Dubai's cashless strategy targets more than 90% of all transactions going digital by 2026.

Beyond Platforms: Why the Banking Industry's Next Wave is Agentic Intelligence

Finshape — Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:46 GMT

Gartner's 2025 Market Guide recognizes 27 Digital Banking Platform vendors globally — but the real story isn't about platforms anymore. It's about what comes after them.

According to Gartner's 2025 Market Guide for Digital Banking Platforms (DBPs), 68% of commercial banking leaders are increasing their DBP spending by 4% or more through 2026. By 2028, 80% of Tier 1-3 banks will compete on digital customer experience through these platforms.

Finshape Helps Banks Win – Not Just Through Digitalization, But Now With Loyalty Solutions Too

Finshape — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

[Prague, Czech Republic]

This is the domain of the French office of this European leader in digital banking. Xavier Delaroue has been appointed as its new General Manager – an expert with more than 20 years of experience in banking loyalty, progressing through various technical, project, and commercial roles.

Beyond the Goldmine: Why Banks Must Move from Data to Dialogue

Finshape — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:00 GMT

The banking industry has long been described as sitting on a “goldmine” of data, yet for many customers, the digital experience remains frustratingly generic. This interview was conducted at The Banking Scene event in Amsterdam, where Sara Hanniker, Head of AI Solutions at Finshape, discussed why the shift from reactive notifications to proactive “AI Financial Assistants” is the next great frontier.

From AI Pilots to Production: Finshape’s Banking Blueprint

josef.dvorak@finshape.com (Josef Dvořák) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Making AI in banking practical, measurable, and integrated into everyday operations

Banks don’t have an “attention problem.” They already have customers in their mobile apps every week – often every day. The real challenge is what happens during those visits: too many experiences remain static, generic, and disconnected from the customer’s real financial context.

Middle East banks enter execution phase

Finshape — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Finshape CEO Neil Budd says digital operating systems will determine which institutions can move from experimentation to execution.

2025 was the year of AI experimentation in Middle East banking. Banks ran pilots, tested chatbots, and explored use cases.

But 2026 will separate the winners from the followers – those who can move from experimentation to execution at scale.

We spoke with Neil Budd, the newly appointed CEO of Finshape, a leading company specialising in digital banking solutions and a partner of Dubai Islamic Bank, about bridging this execution gap.

Finshape Accelerates Global Growth: New CEO Announcement

Finshape — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:47:02 GMT

[Prague, Czech Republic]

Finshape, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, today announced the appointment of Neil Budd as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Why 2026 Will Belong to the Banks That Move Beyond Pilots

josef.dvorak@finshape.com (Josef Dvořák) — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Everyone is talking about AI – but very few banks are truly using it in their everyday operations. During our recent webinar, AI in Banking – From Pilots to Real Impact, one thing became clear: the institutions that turn AI from experiments into execution will shape the next decade of banking.

Al Baraka Bank Egypt Partners with Finshape to Lead Digital Banking Transformation

Finshape — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:15:00 GMT

[Cairo, Egypt]

Finshape’s Digital Bank OS to Power Next-Generation Retail and Corporate Banking Journeys.

Finshape Announces Strategic Partnership with DIB to Redefine Digital Islamic Banking

Finshape — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT

[Dubai, United Arab Emirates]

Finshape, a leading company specializing in digital banking solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with DIB, the world’s first Islamic bank and the largest in the UAE. With this collaboration, DIB aims to elevate its digital capabilities and strengthen customer engagement, setting new benchmarks for the future of fully Shariah-compliant digital banking.