Manama: SICO BSC (c), a leading asset manager, broker, and investment bank with operations in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, along with SINNAD, a subsidiary of BENEFIT Company and a CBB-licensed service provider for card processing and payments, have announced their participation as gold sponsors for the third edition of FinTech Forward 2025 (FF 25).
According to Bahrain News Agency, FinTech Forward 2025 is hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and will be held on October 8th and 9th at Exhibition World Bahrain. The event is expected to attract over 1,500 delegates and 40 speakers from 30 countries, including global financial experts, regulators, and industry leaders. FF25 serves as a significant platform for sharing knowledge, building strategic partnerships, and promoting the integration of technology in the financial sector.
SICO BSC (c) is focused on the digitalisation of capital markets and expanding client services across the MENA region. The company has recently integrated national eKYC services into its SICO LIVE brokerage platform, facilitating seamless digital client onboarding. Its contributions to regional market development have been acknowledged with the title of Best Investment Bank in Bahrain at the Global Finance World’s Best Investment Banks 2025 Awards for the sixth consecutive year.
SINNAD is recognized for its digital payments and card processing solutions in the Middle East and Africa. The company provides banks with outsourcing services for card issuing, ATM, and merchant acquiring, thus reducing operational risks and costs while ensuring scalability and flexibility.
This year’s event is themed “The Era of Integration: The Maturing Age of FinTech,” highlighting the shift from disruption to collaboration in the industry. FF25 will explore how startups and established financial institutions can work together to foster growth, achieve financial inclusion, and shape the future of finance in the region.