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Finextra
26-06-2025
- Business
- Finextra
CBI roll out Zafin platform for personalised customer insights
Zafin, the strategic platform partner that banks trust to accelerate innovation and deliver transformative customer value, today announces the launch of Transaction Enrichment. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Purpose-built for financial institutions, this new capability enhances Zafin's modular platform by transforming raw transaction data into rich, contextual insights. It enables banks to deliver more personalized experiences, strengthen customer engagement and lay the foundation for modern loyalty and relationship banking. Zafin's Transaction Enrichment is already in use at Commercial Bank International (CBI), a leading UAE bank, where it is supporting a more intuitive and personalized digital banking experience. By categorizing online transactions and providing convenient spending insights, the solution is helping to give CBI customers greater visibility into their spending habits and more control over their financial activity. 'Enhancing our transaction data has helped us deliver a clearer, more intuitive digital experience for our customers,' said Giovanni Gavino Everduin, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer and Head of Ventures at CBI. 'It goes beyond transparency—it's about laying the foundation for deeper personalization and fostering a new kind of loyalty built on everyday behavior.' 'Transaction Enrichment is foundational to delivering true personalization in banking and is an integral part of a long-term strategy to improve customer relationships and personalized service,' said Charbel Safadi, CEO of Zafin. 'Our approach is more than just data enrichment. It enables banks to move beyond generic offers and engage and reward customers in ways that reflect their daily behaviors, financial goals and full relationship with the bank.' Zafin's AI-powered transaction enrichment capability is fully integrated across its modular platform, advancing the company's mission to help banks modernize intelligently by decoupling product innovation from the core. Enriched insights connect directly to product, pricing, and loyalty strategies, enabling banks to lay the foundation for tailored offers, behavior-driven rewards, and more relevant customer experiences without adding complexity to existing systems.
National Post
25-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Zafin Introduces Transaction Enrichment to Unlock Loyalty Through Personalized Banking
Article content Zafin, the strategic platform partner that banks trust to accelerate innovation and deliver transformative customer value, today announces the launch of Transaction Enrichment. Purpose-built for financial institutions, this new capability enhances Zafin's modular platform by transforming raw transaction data into rich, contextual insights. It enables banks to deliver more personalized experiences, strengthen customer engagement and lay the foundation for modern loyalty and relationship banking. Article content Zafin's Transaction Enrichment is already in use at Commercial Bank International (CBI), a leading UAE bank, where it is supporting a more intuitive and personalized digital banking experience. By categorizing online transactions and providing convenient spending insights, the solution is helping to give CBI customers greater visibility into their spending habits and more control over their financial activity. Article content Article content 'Enhancing our transaction data has helped us deliver a clearer, more intuitive digital experience for our customers,' said Giovanni Gavino Everduin, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer and Head of Ventures at CBI. 'It goes beyond transparency—it's about laying the foundation for deeper personalization and fostering a new kind of loyalty built on everyday behavior.' Article content 'Transaction Enrichment is foundational to delivering true personalization in banking and is an integral part of a long-term strategy to improve customer relationships and personalized service,' said Charbel Safadi, CEO of Zafin. 'Our approach is more than just data enrichment. It enables banks to move beyond generic offers and engage and reward customers in ways that reflect their daily behaviors, financial goals and full relationship with the bank. ' Zafin's AI-powered transaction enrichment capability is fully integrated across its modular platform, advancing the company's mission to help banks modernize intelligently by decoupling product innovation from the core. Enriched insights connect directly to product, pricing, and loyalty strategies, enabling banks to lay the foundation for tailored offers, behavior-driven rewards, and more relevant customer experiences without adding complexity to existing systems. Article content Learn more Article content about Transaction Enrichment. Article content About Zafin Article content Zafin is the strategic platform partner that banks trust to accelerate innovation, unlock sustainable growth, and deliver personalized customer value—without disrupting core systems. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and serving banks across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, Zafin helps financial institutions modernize intelligently by decoupling product innovation from legacy infrastructure and orchestrating value across the banking lifecycle. Article content At the heart of Zafin is an AI-powered, modular platform purpose-built for banking. It enables banks to unify data, simplify product and pricing strategies, automate deal execution, and optimize customer relationships. Article content Zafin works with top-tier global institutions as well as regional and mid-market banks, delivering measurable outcomes including increased speed to market, reduced operational complexity, enhanced compliance, and stronger customer engagement. Article content To learn more, visit connect with us on LinkedIn, engage with our expert discussions on YouTube, or read our insights on the Zafin blog. Article content 'Zafin' is a trademark of Zafin. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Article content About Commercial Bank International (CBI) Article content Commercial Bank International (CBI) is a leading UAE bank dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals through innovative, personalised, and growth-focused banking solutions. Article content Established in 1991 and headquartered in Dubai, CBI offers a diverse range of services, including corporate, retail, and Islamic banking solutions. Leveraging its innovative capabilities, CBI provides bespoke banking services to help clients achieve their ambitions. CBI is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and is regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). Article content In recognition of its client-centric culture and dedication to driving innovation in the banking sector, CBI has received numerous awards, including CEO of the Year (Middle East Banking) and Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Awards. The bank has also been honoured for outstanding innovation in technology and financial services, winning multiple Stevie Awards and the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Technology Development (Financial Services). Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For PR inquiries contact:
Zawya
02-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Commercial Bank International's profits near $11.44mln in Q1-25
Abu Dhabi – Commercial Bank International (CBI) generated AED 41.70 million in net profit during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, versus AED 36.57 million in Q1-24, according to the financial results. Net operating income hiked to AED 207.65 million in Q1-25 from AED 120.41 million a year earlier, while basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) went up to AED 0.024 from AED 0.021. As of 31 March 2025, the total assets rose by 8% to AED 20.57 billion, while the customer deposits grew by 21% YoY to AED 15.30 billion, enhancing the bank's liquidity position and loan-to-deposit ratio to 87%. Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, CEO of CBI, stated: 'Our Q1-25 performance is a key reflection of our ongoing transformation, which remains centered on delivering long-term value for our customers, shareholders and stakeholders." "We are pleased to be able to report sustained growth, as our focus on customer-centricity, partnership-driven innovation and operational efficiency continues to yield positive results,' Al Amri mentioned. At the end of December 2024, CBI logged 30% year-on-year (YoY) higher pre-tax profit at AED 222.70 million. Source: Mubasher
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
CBI's Pre-Tax Profits increase by 13% to AED45.7mln
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Commercial Bank International PJSC ('CBI' or 'the Bank') (ADX Symbol: CBI; ISIN: AEC000101019), a leading UAE bank, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating continued growth and a positive start to the year. CBI's solid performance is the direct result of its ongoing strategic transformation and unwavering commitment to customer-centricity. For Q1 2025, CBI reported a net operating income of AED 207.7 million and a pre-tax net profit of AED 45.7 million, marking a 13% year-on-year (YoY) increase in profitability. The growth has been largely fuelled by prudent balance sheet management, as well as gains from the sale of non-core assets. Total assets grew to AED 20.6 billion registering a 8% YoY increase. Customer deposits grew by 21% YoY to AED 15.3 billion, further enhancing the Bank's liquidity position and loan to deposit ratio to 87%. CBI's capital adequacy ratio held strong at 17.6%, reinforcing the Bank's financial resilience and its ability to support continued expansion. Effective balance sheet management bolstered profit margins, while the ongoing resolution of legacy issues further improved asset quality and capital allocation. These efforts, combined with the Bank's steadfast dedication to customer-centricity, have strengthened CBI's position as a trusted financial partner. Commenting on the results, Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, CEO of Commercial Bank International, stated: 'Our Q1 2025 performance is a key reflection of our ongoing transformation, which remains centred on delivering long-term value for our customers, shareholders and stakeholders. We are pleased to be able to report sustained growth, as our focus on customer-centricity, partnership-driven innovation and operational efficiency continues to yield positive results. As we progress through 2025, we are fully committed to maintaining this momentum and solidifying CBI's position as a future-ready bank. With innovation at the forefront, our exceptional team is dedicated to advancing our ongoing transformation, further enriching our product offerings and expanding our customer base. With a secure foundation already in place, we are confident in our ability to achieve our growth aspirations for the year whilst continuing to deliver exceptional customer service.' CBI's Q1 results reaffirm the Bank's strategic clarity and sustained progress in its transformational journey. Demonstrating resilience amid a dynamic economic landscape and backed by a clear vision for the future, CBI is well positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities and shape the next phase of its growth with confidence and agility. About Commercial Bank International (CBI) Commercial Bank International (CBI) is a leading UAE bank dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals through innovative, personalised, and growth-focused banking solutions. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Dubai, CBI offers a diverse range of services, including corporate, retail, and Islamic banking solutions. Leveraging its innovative capabilities, CBI provides bespoke banking services to help clients achieve their ambitions. CBI is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and is regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). In recognition of its client-centric culture and dedication to driving innovation in the banking sector, CBI has received numerous awards, including CEO of the Year (Middle East Banking) and Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Awards. The bank has also been honoured for outstanding innovation in technology and financial services, winning multiple Stevie Awards and the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Technology Development (Financial Services). The bank is majority-owned by UAE shareholders, and its Board of Directors benefits from strong representation of UAE nationals.
