EDGE Group And First Abu Dhabi Bank Forge Partnership To Strengthen Financial Ecosystem

EDGE Group, a prominent player in advanced technology and defence, has partnered with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) to enhance its financial operations. This collaboration involves implementing FAB's Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solution and its AI-powered Treasury Management System (TMS). These initiatives aim to bolster EDGE's financial infrastructure, ensuring agility and resilience in a competitive global market.

Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, highlighted the significance of this partnership. "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-capitalised, and positioned for sustained international growth," he stated.

The SCF solution from FAB offers EDGE's suppliers early access to financing at low costs. This approach builds trust among suppliers, enhances commercial terms, and maintains continuity in essential operations. The initiative is designed to create a more resilient supplier ecosystem by improving cash flow management.

EDGE's adoption of FAB’s AI-driven TMS marks the largest deployment of its kind. This system provides real-time cash visibility and advanced forecasting capabilities. It also integrates risk management tools that help automate treasury functions and optimise liquidity across the organisation. The platform safeguards against interest rate and FX risks while enhancing financial agility.

Martin Tricaud, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at FAB, commented on the partnership's impact: "FAB’s partnership with EDGE marks a step forward in building a more resilient supplier ecosystem. We recognise 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."

Financial Innovation at Core

Rodrigo Torres, Group Chief Financial Officer of EDGE, emphasised the importance of integrating these advanced platforms into their operations. "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 optimising liquidity and supplier performance while also reinforcing our ability to manage risk and scale with confidence," he said.

To date, over AED1.6 billion in invoices have been processed through these solutions, unlocking more than AED1.2 billion in off-balance sheet financing. These systems provide real-time cash control, intelligent forecasting, and robust financial governance across EDGE Group.

The collaboration between EDGE Group and FAB represents a significant advancement in their financial strategy. By leveraging cutting-edge technology solutions from FAB, EDGE aims to support its long-term growth objectives while maintaining operational efficiency in a dynamic business environment.

With inputs from WAM