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Interview with Dilshod Jumaniyazov: Shariah-Compliant Finance Beyond Ethics

Fintech Weekly

Explore the growing relevance of Shariah-compliant finance with expert Dilshod Jumaniyazov. Discover how ethical investing principles, transparency, and risk-sharing are shaping the future of sustainable finance beyond ESG.

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JPMorgan Chase invests in FairPlay

Finextra

JPMorgan Chase has joined a $10 million investment round in FairPlay, a "Fairness-as-a-Service" company using AI fairness techniques to reduce algorithmic bias in lending.

AI 72
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KeyBank enters the Treasury Prime Bank Network

The Paypers

Treasury Prime , an embedded banking software provider, has announced that KeyBank has entered the Treasury Prime Bank Network, aiming to optimise its financial tech solutions.

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Assistive Intelligence SLMs: A Greener, Cheaper, More Private, and Accessible AI Revolution

Finextra

The narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been dominated by large, monolithic mode

AI 69
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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Ondo Finance brings tokenised real-world assets to Mastercard's MTN

The Paypers

Ondo Finance has partnered with Mastercard to bring tokenised real-world assets to the corporation’s multi-token network (MTN).

Visa 61
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DigiFT Secures Custodial License from MAS

Fintech News

DigiFT, a platform for tokenised real-world assets, has been granted a custodial license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), expanding its existing Capital Markets Services (CMS) license. This allows DigiFT to provide custody for capital market products, building on its previous MAS approvals as a Recognised Market Operator (RMO) and CMS provider.

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DBS First in Singapore to Offer FX Rate Locking for SMEs

Fintech News

DBS Bank today announced the launch of DBS SecureFX , a new service enabling both SMEs and selected corporate customers in Singapore to lock in foreign exchange rates for up to one month in advance. This service, said to be a first from a Singapore bank, covers five currency pairs USD/SGD, EUR/SGD, EUR/USD, GBP/SGD, and JPY/SGD. This allows businesses to secure rates for up to US$1 million without needing credit lines or paying extra.

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How is Mauritius Trying to Bolster its Economy? Fintech Overview in 2024

The Fintech Times

Famed for its white-sand beaches and as a popular tourist destination, the Republic of Mauritius is actively trying to bolster economic growth by supporting its tech and fintech ecosystems. Situated in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius boasts a unique advantage with many of its citizens fluent in both French and English, making it a strategic gateway between Africa and South Asia.

Economy 59
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Singapore Warns of Multi-Stage Scams Posing as Shopee, UnionPay, MAS

Fintech News

Singaporean authorities have issued a warning about a surge in scams where individuals impersonate staff from Shopee, UnionPay, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ). Since January 2025, victims have lost at least S$1.4 million across 12 reported cases. The scam typically begins with a call from someone claiming to be a Shopee employee, who falsely informs the victim that they had previously signed up for an insurance policy and now face recurring charges.

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Tranglo Rolls Out Enhanced Payment Solution to Help SMEs Overcome Cash Flow Challenges

The Fintech Times

Cross-border payment hub Tranglo has enhanced its payment solution with a new user interface (UI), a self-onboarding experience, and new fixed transaction rates. Tranglo Business, the all-in-one payment solution, is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) overcome cash flow challenges. By introducing the enhanced version, Tranglo is aiming to create a more inclusive financial ecosystem that supports SME growth across over 60 countries.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Osome Reports Profitability in Q4 2024, Plans Further Growth

Fintech News

Osome, a fintech platform providing business and financial management tools, has announced it achieved profitability in the fourth quarter of 2024. CEO Victor Lysenko credited the milestone to a focus on automation, understanding customer needs, and the work of the company’s team in a LinkedIn post. He emphasised that profitability is not the end goal but a stepping stone for further growth, enabling Osome to enhance its accounting services, making them “smarter, faster, and easier f

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Liquidity management software: when and why your business needs one?

Nomentia

Liquidity management software for business success Having a top-notch team, outstanding products and services, and well-crafted plans is essential for business success. However, without the ability to convert assets into cash to meet short-term obligations, your business risks facing significant challenges. Liquidity is the key to maintaining financial stability and solvency.

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TransUnion Reveals Financial Woes Impact on Mental Wellbeing

The Fintech Times

Eleven million people (around 20 per cent of UK adults) consider themselves financially vulnerable as money worries significantly impact mental wellbeing, according to information and insights company, TransUnion. In its report , TransUnion found that 68 per cent of financially vulnerable people feel stressed about dealing with finance. Consumers are finding themselves in a tough spot as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has identified that this stress can pile on to existing issues and make