First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has forged a strategic partnership with EDGE Group, a prominent player in advanced technology and defence.
This collaboration encompasses two key financial initiatives: the implementation of FAB’s advanced Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solution and the deployment of its AI-powered Treasury Management System (TMS), according to a statement.
Hamad Al Marar, managing director and CEO of EDGE, stated, “Our partnership with FAB is a strategic enabler of EDGE’s global industrial ambitions. It reinforces the financial architecture required to operate at scale, with speed and resilience. In an increasingly competitive and complex environment, this alignment ensures we remain agile, well-capitalized, and positioned for sustained international growth.”
Additionally, Martin Tricaud, group head of Wholesale Banking at FAB, remarked, “FAB’s partnership with EDGE marks a step forward in building a more resilient supplier ecosystem. We recognize that effective cashflow and supply chain finance are fundamental to sustainable business models. By combining our global expertise with innovative financial solutions, we are enhancing financial agility and enabling long-term value creation.”
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Boosting supplier trust with early financing
Through FAB’s digital SCF solution, EDGE grants local and international suppliers access to early, low-cost financing, which boosts supplier trust, enhances commercial terms, and ensures continuity across critical operations.
EDGE’s deployment of FAB’s AI-powered TMS represents the largest to date. This solution provides real-time cash visibility, advanced forecasting capabilities, and integrated risk management tools, allowing EDGE to automate treasury operations and optimize liquidity across the Group.
The platform further safeguards against interest rate risk and FX risk, while enhancing financial agility, investment planning, and funding.
Moreover, Rodrigo Torres, group chief financial officer of EDGE, commented, “This partnership reflects EDGE’s commitment to embedding financial sophistication and innovation at the core of our operations. By integrating FAB’s advanced SCF and AI-powered TMS platforms, we are optimizing liquidity and supplier performance while also reinforcing our ability to manage risk and scale with confidence.”
He also added that to date, over AED1.6 billion in invoices have been processed, unlocking more than AED1.2 billion in off-balance sheet financing. These solutions enable real-time cash control, intelligent forecasting, and stronger financial governance across the Group – all of which are critical to supporting the long-term growth strategy and industrial objectives.
