Emirates NBD, one of the leading banking groups in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT), has announced its integration with Kinexys Liink — the world’s first peer-to-peer data-sharing network led by banks and developed by Kinexys, a unit of J.P. Morgan. The bank will connect via the Confirm application, a blockchain-based solution designed to validate global account information and reduce risks in cross-border payments.
This integration significantly enhances the security and efficiency of international transactions for all members of the Kinexys Liink network. Emirates NBD will now be able to validate account details for UAE-based bank accounts on behalf of other institutions, helping prevent errors, fraud, and costly payment failures.
Anith Daniel, Group Head of Transaction Banking Services at Emirates NBD, stated:
“We are pleased to integrate with ‘Confirm’ by Kinexys Liink, which positions us at the forefront of payment innovation. By leveraging a blockchain network infrastructure such as the one from Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, we are able to provide real value to banks on the network, ensuring advanced payment security and streamlined operations. As the Kinexys Liink network expands, we are excited about the future opportunities this collaboration will unlock.”
By contributing its validation capabilities, Emirates NBD strengthens the network’s ability to offer straight-through processing, reduce operational friction, and ensure that payments are processed quickly and accurately. The use of blockchain adds a layer of transparency and trust, which is critical in the high-stakes world of cross-border finance.
Naveen Mallela, Global Co-Head of Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, welcomed the partnership:
“We are pleased to welcome Emirates NBD as part of the Kinexys Liink network. We are committed to developing solutions that enhance the speed, security and reliability of global cross-border payments and Emirates NBD’s integration with the Kinexys Liink network helps bring these benefits to the region.”
This collaboration underscores Emirates NBD’s status as a regional leader in adopting blockchain for modern financial infrastructure, reaffirming its commitment to delivering secure, efficient, and future-ready international banking services.