Fintech & Digital Partnerships | Innovation

Planting the SEED for Future Innovation

Our fintech and digital partnerships are more than just collaborations; they're a vibrant ecosystem driving financial innovation. Discover how we use the power of synergy to craft a smarter, more connected financial world for everyone.

Our SEED framework embodies our commitment to pioneering future-focused financial solutions. Through a meticulous process of Scouting, Evaluating, Experimenting, and Deploying, we transform cutting-edge ideas into robust banking solutions.

Scout

We identify and shortlist cutting-edge fintech solutions and concepts that align with our strategic vision

Evaluate

Our thorough assessment includes both technical and commercial due diligence to ensure viability and potential for impact.

Experiment

We pilot promising solutions in real-world scenarios, refining and adapting to meet the highest standards of efficacy and integration.

Deploy

Successful innovations are seamlessly integrated into Emirates NBD’s core operations, enhancing our service offerings and customer experience.

Our Approach
Emirates NBD and Strategic Partnerships

The Digital Innovation and Partnerships Unit at Emirates NBD drives the rapid adoption of fintech innovations, balancing risk and engaging diverse partners like tech giants, governments, academia, and startups to deliver tangible benefits across our community.

Our process harnesses evidence-based strategies for maximal impact:

Opportunity Assessment
Global Scouting
Technical & Business Evaluation
Proof of Value
Scaling for Impact

We work with business heads to pinpoint and prioritize high-impact projects

Our search spans worldwide for fintechs and digital allies with cutting-edge technologies and robust business models

We conduct in-depth assessments to verify the potential partners' capabilities and strategic fit

Through meticulous testing, we validate solutions before advancing

Successful innovations are escalated across our operations, amplifying their business and competitive impact

Use Cases

Fintech and digital partnership highlights

Compliance Use Case

Emirates NBD Partners with Silent Eight to Automate Alert disposition and Enhance Compliance Efficiency

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Payments Use Case

Emirates NBD takes the lead in redefining cross border payments in partnership with Partior

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Join our Digital Asset Lab

Launched in 2023, Emirates NBD's Digital Asset Lab, with founding members PwC and Fireblocks, serves as a beacon of innovation in the realm of digital assets. This rapidly expanding hub explores, develops, and tests cutting-edge digital technologies, enhancing the security, efficiency, and transparency of financial services.

As a collaborative space dedicated to fintech innovation, the lab is pivotal in driving the transformation of banking, ensuring that Emirates NBD remains at the forefront of delivering futuristic financial experiences.

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