Wishing you a blessed Hijri New Year filled with Success, Growth, and Prosperity.
From the ICSFS Family,
Happy New Hijri Year
ICSFS uses innovative technologies in the core of its products, develops first-class, dynamic, and future-proofed banking and financial products for new business trends.
ICS BANKS® products come with high security, scalability, and flexibility.
Leading and Preferred Banking Application for the MEA Region
ICSFS Managing Director Robert Hazboun spoke to Venture about his company’s operations in Jordan’s financial sector, which is easly now one of the cornerstones of the Kingdom’s economy.
ICSFS Celebrates her SheTech Role Model
Recently, one of ICSFS’ Senior Product Managers; Heba Rasheed, has been selected by Intaj as one of their SheTech Role Models.
Ahead of the Curve
With consumers shifting to online banking, the strength and agility of a bank’s digital systems has never been more important. Through its innovative solutions, ICS Financial Systems equips banks for the digital age.
Learn how Software Companies Drive Success On Cloud (eBook)
IDC conducted interviews with ICSFS’ Executive Director; Mr. Wael Malkawi and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer; Mr. Ghassan I. Sarsak discussing ICSFS’ cloud journey experience in their latest eBook: Cloud Partner Success Guide 2018
Bankable Software
ICSFS provides business and technology solutions for financial institutions across the world. The Company’s success can be attributed to its turnkey offerings, including ICS BANKS and ICS BANKS ISLAMIC universal banking and financial software
ICSFS sets a new standard of scalability and proofs viable solutions with Oracle Exadata
Running ICS BANKS from ICSFS on Oracle hardware is packaged as one complete solution with best-of-breed technologies, to provide banking solutions that address today’s industry challenges and demands in the most cost-effective way, while offering the agility to respond to the business and technology opportunities of tomorrow.
ICSFS Sees Growing Tech Adoption Among Islamic Countries
Tech is disrupting the conventional banking sector from back office core banking to customer-facing processes. Islamic banking is no different. Wael Malkawi, executive director at ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS), spoke with IBS Intelligence about how technology has disrupted Islamic banks in recent years.
How AI is Changing Banking
ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS), is a leading provider of modular, core banking systems. Robin Amlôt discusses how banks should come to grips with artificial intelligence (AI) with the company’s Managing Director, Robert Hazboun.
Adding a competitive edge
ICS Financial Systems is recognised worldwide for its digital innovation and its Shariah-compliant software is extending both its customer and client base. Highly agile and equipped to manage complex regulations, the software suite is breaking new ground in a pandemic-remodelled world.
Post-Crisis Innovation Fires Islamic Banking Forward
ICS Financial Systems came through the pandemic and supply chain crisis not just in rude health but with reinvigorated energy and ideas.
ICS Financial Systems and Digital Banking Revolution (PDF)
Digital banking, understood as the digitalisation of traditional banking activities through the application of technologies that ensure end-to-end processing of financial transactions…
Digital Banking: The Key to Working with Disruption
Banks have been chasing digital transformation ever since the creation of FinTech, when tech giants started imposing changes and creating new platforms for doing business.
Transformations Through Technology
Nowadays, banks must yield their highest return on investment by transforming their business through implementing and investing in innovative technology solutions that will drive productivity, lower their costs and risks, and deliver user centricity – for customers and employees.
The Benefits of Oracle Blockchain for Payments and Transfers
As financial institutions look to enhance their customers’ online banking experience, a number of them are looking are blockchain technology as a way to accelerate the payment process and cross-border transfers. IDC forecasts that “applications surrounding complex, multi-party transactions or intermediaries demonstrate the largest benefits of implementing a blockchain solution.”
Using AI to Enhance Customer Experience (PDF)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already become an everyday part of our lives. We use it at work and at home – often without even realizing it.
The Future Direction of Digital Investing (PDF)
Currently, the implementation of mission-critical applications and cloud-based platforms to improve financial systems is fundamental for delivering fast, secure and efficient services in real time and offering better customer service with a direct connection to clients.
Do you want to meet the future? World Finance speaks to Mr. Robert Hazboun
Whatever their religious background banking consumers want speed, efficiency and privacy. In other words, a smarter banking experience. The scope of fintech is widening as is the market for its own services and products. It’s getting competitive, but credible transactions need to be handled with much care. So how does Shari’a compliance work in this space now? Who are the main beneficiaries – and when will they see the benefits for real? World Finance gets startling, innovative responses from company managing director Robert Hazboun in an exclusive interview on the cutting edge direction and speed of Islamic Finance in 2023 and beyond.
Adapting to a Different World
The wealth management industry has had to rapidly evolve as customers demand the latest digital solutions. The challenges this presents must be overcome if firms want to future-proof their businesses.
Digital Transformation of Wealth Management, Who does it really involve?
Digital transformation is underway in wealth management, as it is elsewhere. Clients demand instant gratification. Digital transformation is changing the customers’ expectations. It is also making it easier for banks to meet – and beat – those expectations.
Middle Eastern Promise
The Islamic (interest-free) model has encouraged innovation, both in terms of product offerings and business support. In a break from convention, Islamic banks aim to function as true financial partners for their clients, as opposed to taking on the old-fashioned role of bank as lender.
Working with Disruption
“Our digital banking platform is embedded in the DNA of our universal banking applications (ICS BANKS and ICS BANKS ISLAMIC). Therefore, agility is seamlessly reflected in all the universal banking applications’ products across all touchpoints, without the need for complexity or interfaces.”
Trying to understand blockchain? Here’s a simple explanation
During Oracle OpenWorld 2018, Ghassan Sarsak, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, ICS Financial Systems Limited took to the stage to discuss blockchain in the banking industry.
Hi-Tech Banking
World Finance recently spoke to Wael Malkawi, Executive Director of Business Development for ICSFS, provider of ‘ICS BANKS’ financial solutions that has over three decades of experience helping financial institutions manage their digital operations.
Why Banks Must Digitally Transform in 2018 or Risk Fading Away
Wasting time means losing money. That is what digital era businesses cannot bear, and very soon the speed of traditional bankers and banking methods will be comparable to a steam train being placed next to a modern Transrapid i.e. the banking technology of the future.
The Inevitable Evolution: Financial Inclusion, Open Banking, and the Cloud
Agile fintech players offering a range of services have built tremendous customer bases, taking business from the traditional banking network.
ICSFS Named Winner of Best Digital Banking & Finance Software Solutions Provider Award
ICS Financial Systems Ltd, a leading provider of cutting-edge banking and financial software solutions, is thrilled to announce being named the recipient of the “Best Digital Banking & Finance Software Solutions Award” for the year 2023 by World Finance. This recognition highlights ICSFS’ unyielding efforts to delivering innovative and transformative software solutions that drive growth and efficiency for Banks and Financial Institutions around the globe.
ICSFS Named Best Islamic Banking Solutions Provider for the 4th Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, ICS Financial Systems Ltd. has been recognized by World Finance as the Best Islamic Banking Solutions Provider. This prestigious accolade and the consistent recognition by World Finance Magazine is a testament to the company’s steadfast commitment to excellence. For over two decades, ICS BANKS® Islamic Banking Solution has been setting the industry standard with its comprehensive Sharia’ compliance, scalability, integration capabilities, and flexible deployment options. As the global Islamic banking sector continues to grow, ICSFS remains at the forefront, empowering financial institutions to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape while ensuring the delivery of exceptional services.
ICSFS Group CEO & MD, Robert Hazboun, Receives his Third Consecutive Lifetime Achievement in Financial Technology Innovation Award from World Finance
Robert Hazboun, Group CEO and Managing Director of ICSFS, has been endowed with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Financial Technology Innovation award for the third time in a row. The accolade that was presented to him by World Finance, the voice of the Financial Market, celebrates his exceptional contributions and groundbreaking innovations in the field of banking technology.
Al-Busairi Bank Goes Live in Record Time on ICS BANKS® Islamic Banking Software Solution from ICSFS
Al-Busairi Bank for Microfinance was registered and granted a bank licence by the Central Bank of Yemen. The bank will be delivering comprehensive Shari’a-compliant microfinancing products and services to the Yemeni market, and will be implementing ICS BANKS® Islamic Core, Financing Facilities & Risk Groups, Remittances, ICS BANKS® Digital, in addition to a wide range of Islamic banking products.
Alinma Bank opts for ICS BANKS® Islamic Microfinance Solution from ICSFS to launch their operation in Yemen
Alinma Bank for Islamic Microfinance – a privately owned Microfinance Bank recently established in Aden, Yemen, and one of the very first banks to obtain the necessary licensing from the Central Bank of Yemen to conduct Islamic Microfinance activities in the republic; has selected ICS BANKS® Islamic Solution from ICS Financial Systems – ICSFS, the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions.
Hadhramout Commercial Bank Successful Go-Live on ICS BANKS® Universal, Digital, and Islamic Banking Software Solutions
Hadhramout Commercial Bank (HCB) has successfully gone live on ICS BANKS® Awards-winning, Innovative Core banking, Digital Banking, and Islamic Banking solutions from ICS Financial Systems, (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions.
ICSFS is Awarded the Information Security Management System (ISMS) ISO/IEC 27001 Certification
ICS Financial Systems Ltd, (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, was awarded the Information Security Management System (ISMS) ISO/IEC 27001 Standard Certification for the Data Centre, IT Department, and ICS BANKS® Banking Software Solution Services in February of 2023 recognizing the company’s adherence to the highest standards of information security.
Hadhramout Commercial Bank Selects ICS BANKS® Universal from ICSFS to Launch their Operations in Yemen
Hadhramout Commercial Bank (HCB), a newly-established bank in the Republic of Yemen, has selected ICS BANKS Universal Banking software solution from ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions.
Al Kawthar Leasing Company selects ICS BANKS® Islamic Finance Leasing Software from ICSFS
After carefully evaluating alternative systems, Al Kawthar recognized ICS BANKS Finance Leasing to be the most reliable, cutting-edge software solution to deploy for their operation; based on its innovative and fully integrable technology covering the full leasing cycle
“TrustBank” PJSB Selects ICS BANKS Islamic Banking Software Suite from ICSFS
TrustBank PJSB, One of the Banking Industry leaders in Uzbekistan, has selected ICS BANKS Islamic Banking software suite from ICS Financial Systems – ICSFS, the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, to implement into their newly established Financial Institute: Trast Muamalat LLC.