SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank, with presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE; and SINNAD, a subsidiary of BENEFIT Company and a CBB-licensed ancillary service provider for card processing and payment have announced their participation as Gold sponsors of the third edition of the region’s premier strategic financial technology event, FinTech Forward 2025 (FF 25).

Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), the forum will take place on October 8th and 9th, 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB). the event will convene over 1,500 delegates and 40 prominent speakers from 30 countries, including global financial experts, regulators, and industry leaders. As the region’s flagship FinTech forum, FF25 provides a vital platform for exchanging knowledge, forging strategic partnerships, and accelerating the fundamental integration of technology that is reshaping the global financial sector.

SICO BSC (c) continues to drive the digitalization of capital markets and expand client across MENA. Leveraging technology to enhance its full suite of services, SICO recently integrated national eKYC services into its SICO LIVE brokerage platform, offering seamless digital client onboarding. Its leadership in advancing regional market development was recently recognized with the firm being named the Best Investment Bank in Bahrain at the Global Finance World’s Best Investment Banks 2025 Awards for the sixth consecutive year.

SINNAD a leading digital payments and card processing provider in the Middle East and Africa, is recognised for delivering trusted, high-quality, and ethical financial technology solutions. With best-in-class systems and expertise, SINNAD enables banks to grow profitably and efficiently by outsourcing card issuing, ATM, and merchant acquiring services, reducing operational risks and costs while ensuring scalability and flexibility. This year’s edition takes place under the theme, “The Era of Integration: The Maturing Age of FinTech.” This theme reflects the critical evolution in the industry, moving from initial disruption to deep collaboration. FF25 will focus on how innovative startups and established financial institutions can integrate to drive sustainable growth, achieve financial inclusion, and define the future of finance across the region.