Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2024

The move comes at a time when Akulaku is also seeking to expand its services following the lifting of regulatory restrictions by Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) on its buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings earlier in the month.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Capital C plans to use the funds to expand its operations into new Southeast Asian markets and develop a superapp that will provide a range of financial services to underserved communities, including the unbanked and those with limited credit history.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 22, 2024

Codebase Technologies , a UAE-based fintech platform provider, has launched its ‘Digibanc SME Financing’ platform to address the needs of underserved Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across MENA and APAC.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 10, 2024

Kueski , the buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lender in Latin America, has launched an in-store version of Kueski Pay, which will become available to all consumers by the end of Q2 of 2024, to offer them the ability to complete transactions through the Kueski mobile app, regardless of internet connection, in physical stores.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 9, 2024

As BaaS evolves, it is helping fintech innovation reach new markets and underserved communities; which has the potential to greatly improve financial inclusion across the globe. Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) describes the concept that enables non-bank platforms to access banking capabilities traditionally only offered by licensed banks.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 15, 2024

BNPL has firmly established itself as a mainstream payment option, and Zip’s innovative and inclusive approach is revolutionizing access to the retail economy. The post Zip Announces Strategic Partnership With Stripe in the U.S. to Accelerate Market Growth appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 13, 2025

Curve Flex, an instalment-linked revolving credit line, will now have transactions reported in real-time through Infact’s API-based system – uniquely suited to represent Credit Card and BNPL activity accurately.

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Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Post-COVID-19, webinars continue to thrive, owing to their versatility, accessibility, affordability and effectiveness in engaging and educating audiences in an increasingly digital world. Featured image credit: edited from freepik The post 10 Upcoming Fintech Webinars to Attend appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

DMI Finance is quickly growing its services, which include personal loans, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options, and embedded credit solutions. The company also operates FINTQ, a platform that facilitates access to financial products such as loans, savings, and insurance through mobile devices, particularly in underserved areas.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 17, 2024

Aplazo has positioned itself as the category leader in the BNPL space by tackling the massive offline retail market, which represents around 93 percent of total retail sales in Mexico. Aplazo stands out from any other BNPL provider as the only player to truly give infinite possibilities of where a user can “buy now and pay later.”

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Their growing popularity has spurred continuous financial innovation, such as the rise of buy now, pay later (BNPL). In 2023, BNPL arrangements represented 4% of e-commerce transaction value, a significant increase from the mere 1% in 2020. Digital inclusion may also help MSMEs achieve sustainability. billion grams of carbon emissions.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 27, 2024

One such way is recognising how we are embedding our digital financing capabilities and best practices in serving Singaporean SMEs over the past nine years to support the BNPL offering via EzyProcure. This will synergise both companies’ value propositions to reach more underserved SMEs in Singapore.”

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Fintech News

JULY 23, 2024

This approach has enabled CapBay to provide over MYR 3 billion (US$643 million) in financing to more than 1,700 underserved SMEs across 20 diverse industries. The startup started out with buy now, pay later (BNPL) and embedded financing services before expanding to insurance, cards, and loans across various markets.

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FICO

JANUARY 11, 2023

Top 5 Decision Management Posts of 2022: AI and Digital Jane. The promise of AI and FICO Platform dominated the top posts of 2022 in the Decision Management category. The promise of AI and FICO Platform dominated the top posts of 2022 in the Decision Management category. Here are the top 5 posts from 2022. Saxon Shirley.

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Finovate

MARCH 7, 2025

Its fair to say that traditional financial systems left many people and communities underserved, but LPMsfrom mobile wallets in Africa to RTP schemes like UPI in Indiabridge this gap, and theyre empowering billions of consumers to participate in the digital economy. And thats a really positive development. appeared first on Finovate.

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Finovate

JULY 5, 2024

Ascend Money anticipates the funds will help it accelerate its mission to provide inclusive financial services for underserved consumers and small businesses and ultimately foster economic growth and financial well-being in Thailand. The fintech’s TrueMoney platform offers e-payment, lending, BNPL, investment, and insurance. .

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FICO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Open banking, BNPL, cybersecurity and AI will all be under the microscope for regulators and policymakers, but not all areas will see major action in 2023. I suspect Yogi would be disappointed to know that after many years of writing a year-end public policy predictions blog post, I am no longer aware of my batting average. FICO Admin.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

These digital-first institutions are bridging gaps in traditional banking, offering innovative solutions to meet the needs of a diverse and underserved market. Despite this, there have been positive developments, such as South Africa’s TymeBank posting a profit for the first time in December.

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FICO

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Here's an example of why we need to focus more on practical uses of Generative AI: Open banking represents a huge revolution in credit evaluation, particularly for the underserved. See all Posts. Related posts. Scott serves on two boards of directors, Software San Diego and Cyber Center of Excellence. Scott received his Ph.D.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Prominent players like Grab, Shopee, and Atome exemplify this trend with integrated “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services, empowering underbanked populations and improving financial accessibility. Source: Unsplash Super apps take this concept further by consolidating a multitude of services. Similarly, DBS PayLah!

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 5, 2024

Yabx has been on this journey to build this credit infrastructure ground up and enable financial access for the underserved. These achievements have impressive real-world implications with individuals in underserved regions. This business case was also awarded the Best BNPL solution at Finovate in 2023.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 16, 2024

Representatives of Oportun , DailyPay , Affirm , Brigit and many others met with staff for Governor Kathy Hochul and more than a dozen members of the legislature to discuss responsible access to credit, buy now pay later (BNPL), earned wage access (EWA) and bank-fintech partnerships.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 24, 2024

This includes data from BNPL, rent payments, utility bills, online streaming services – any service or product that involves making regular payments. Opening branches and installing ATMs in remote locations and lower-income neighbourhoods can improve access to credit for the underserved residents in those areas.”

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The Fintech Times

JULY 23, 2024

Our approach is tailored to the needs of underserved markets and clients. While BNPL giants like Klarna have partnered with some OTAs, myTU sees an untapped opportunity with more traditional tour operators and travel agents. The post In Profile: Raman Korneu, CEO of myTU appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Having discussed the myths , hype and usage of buy now pay later (BNPL), we now turn our focus to cross-border payments. ” The post What Is the Top Priority for Firms Looking To Offer Cross-Border Payments? To begin this focus, we first look at what businesses should prioritise when looking to offer cross-border solutions.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Founded in 2016, Akulaku provides digital banking, financing, investment and insurance brokerage services, targeting financial underserved demographics. Akulaku – US$2 billion Indonesia’s most valuable fintech startup is Akulaku, an online banking and digital finance platform valued at US$2 billion. Dana – US$1.13

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 2, 2024

“Fintechs have the potential to offer broad social benefits to the markets they operate in — particularly when it comes to providing financial services to those who have traditionally been underserved. The application deadline for VEI Levant is April 22nd, 2024.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 19, 2025

Tech giant Amazon has signed an agreement to acquire Indian Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) startup axio. The acquisition is expected to help axio reach more underserved customers and diversify its offerings. The financial details were not disclosed. 2,200 crores ( US$254.1 million) and a gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio of 3%.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 5, 2025

In its letter, AFC focuses particularly on the impact partnerships can have on underserved communities. The post AFC Provides House Financial Services Committee Feedback to Make Community Banking Great Again appeared first on The Fintech Times. Moloney , SVP and head of policy and regulatory affairs at AFC.

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Fintech Review

JANUARY 14, 2025

One of the growing trends, neobanks target underserved segments, including small businesses and freelancers. Examples of embedded finance include buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) options at checkout and insurance products offered during travel bookings. Digital solutions provide access to financial services for underserved populations.

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