Zand, a Dubai-based digital bank, bags a long list of high-profile backers, Franklin Templeton, Aditya Birla

Zand, a Dubai-based digital bank, announced on Tuesday that it has received backing from investors such as Franklin Templeton and Aditya Birla Group as it aims to capitalise on fintech potential.

According to a release, investors include Al Hail Holding, Al Sayyah & Sons Investments, Global Development Group, M.A. Yusuff Ali of megastore Lulu Group, and Zand co-founder Olivier Crespin.

The debut of Zand in the UAE, whic....