CFI Financial has become the first investment platform in Bahrain to go live with eKey for Business (EKEY-B), the national biometric digital identity and eKYC solution for the private sector. The integration is delivered by Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, in collaboration with Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA).
EKEY-B is a core component of Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 initiative, extending trusted, passwordless and consent-based digital identity services to private sector organizations. Through the integration, CFI now offers clients a fully digital onboarding journey powered by secure 3D facial biometrics.
The process eliminates passwords, one-time passcodes and manual document uploads, providing a seamless and highly secure experience for new investors. By leveraging Bahrain’s sovereign digital identity infrastructure, CFI ensures its services are both user-friendly and fully compliant with the Central Bank of Bahrain’s KYC regulations and the Personal Data Protection Law.
Christopher Hild, CEO of Beyon Connect, said CFI’s adoption of EKEY-B reflects the growing momentum behind Bahrain’s digital identity ecosystem and marks a milestone for the investment sector. He added that Beyon Connect is proud to support the launch and welcome CFI into Bahrain’s community of digital pioneers.
Beyon Connect develops and operates national-scale platforms including OneID for digital identity, OneBox for digital registered mail, and OneSign for digital signing. The eKey for Business platform is delivered on behalf of iGA as part of Bahrain’s broader eKey 2.0 strategy to extend trusted digital identity across public and private sectors.
Yaseen Alsamerrai, CFI Country CEO Bahrain, said the integration aligns with the company’s mission to provide a fast, secure and intuitive trading experience, while supporting Bahrain’s national vision for digital innovation.
CFI Financial Group, established in 1998, operates across major markets including London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cape Town, Baku, Beirut, Amman and Cairo, providing online trading and investment services across the MENA region and beyond.
