Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

The report highlights key milestones, insights, and the organizations transition into an independent foundation, further strengthening its ability to drive financial inclusion across the continent.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

This milestone aligns with the banks continuous efforts to collaborate with FinTech companies to provide flexible solutions that contribute to advancing financial inclusion in line with the vision of the Egyptian government and the Central Bank of Egypt.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This collaboration represents a major step forward in making financial services more accessible across the region,” said Birane N’dour, CEO of New Africa Technology. This alliance highlights our dedication to advancing financial inclusion and economic development in the region.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

As digital wallets reshape finance and big tech challenges traditional banks, who will control the future of money? CEO Linda Yaccarino framed the move as a leap forward, but the real story is bigger: tech giants are no longer just facilitating payments, theyre actively reshaping the financial industry. What are digital wallets?

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Fintech News

APRIL 3, 2024

The report, titled “Her Fintech Edge: Market Insights for Inclusive Growth”, explores the representation of women within fintech portfolios and the factors influencing, and examines the performance of women customers compared to overall portfolios, considering loyalty, customer lifetime value (CLV), and default rates.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

The regions strong fundamentals, coupled with a growing digital economy, promise continued growth and innovation in the coming years, a new report by Royal Park Partners (RPP), a fintech-focused corporate finance advisory firm, says. Digital payment transaction value in Southeast Asia is projected to grow at a 19.8%

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To promote financial inclusion and accessibility, TerraPay , a leading global money movement company, has partnered with Yape , the superapp of Peru. The demand for efficient and user-friendly financial solutions is paramount, especially among the unbanked population, which stands at approximately 40% of the adult population in Peru.

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Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Economy Underserved 105

The Fintech Times

JUNE 24, 2024

Financial inclusion is a critical issue, but simply providing access to financial products isn’t enough. True inclusion requires financial literacy, empowering individuals to make informed decisions. AI’s ability to revolutionise money management is undeniable.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 9, 2025

He also emphasized the companys commitment to innovation by developing advanced financial services, which supports national economic growth by facilitating payment processes and simplifying business transactions.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

In a strategic move to accelerate digital payments, financial inclusion, and modernizing the country’s payment ecosystem, BPC , a global leader and payment solutions provider, is announcing the expansion of its operations in Nigeria. quadrillion, an 80% surge that reflects the expanding reach of digital financial services.

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Financial Inclusion Non-Bank Economy Digital Payments 83

The Payments Association

MARCH 18, 2025

From open banking to open finance and beyond: The future of financial data-sharing March 18 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The evolution of open banking into open finance, examining regional regulatory approaches and adoption trends. Why is it important?

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Finance Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank Embedded Finance 88

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. Thanks to the groundbreaking partnership between Curve and Infact, this critical roadblock is being dismantled.

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Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation. Atome Financial specialises in consumer financing, ADVANCE.AI billion insurtech Matrixport 1.05

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Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Payment trends in Asia are changing how businesses and people transact from the digital-first economies of China and Singapore to the quickly changing markets of Indonesia and Vietnam. This article explores five key trends changing how we pay today while pushing the narrative for a more efficient, powerful financial ecosystem in Asia.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The company is leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance its offerings in areas like dining, ride-hailing, entertainment, healthcare, and finance. Ant International, the groups global arm headquartered in Singapore, has reported significant growth across its four main business pillars: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Embedded Finance.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This collaboration is designed to enhance the payment experience for merchants and consumers while driving financial inclusion across the region. This approach not only strengthens tpay’s service capabilities but also extends financial access to underserved communities, narrowing the gap in digital financial services across META.

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Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Payments Underserved 98

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

Approving the launch aligns with the Central Bank of Egypt’s efforts to collaborate with more fintechs to provide solutions that advance financial inclusion in line with the Egyptian government’s vision. PayMints services align with the banks strategy and vision to expand its banking and digital solutions.”

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Financial Inclusion Central Bank PCI DSS Online and Mobile Banking 59

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 17, 2025

The collaboration will advance financial inclusion and contribute to an even more accessible digital economy by facilitating the movement of funds from Jordan to 37 countries. Our partnership with Cairo Amman Bank will be instrumental in bringing convenient and secure cross-border payment solutions to Jordan.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Oradian, a fintech firm based in Makati, Manila , has notably improved financial sector access, especially in Southeast Asia. They were key contributors in a panel at the Singapore Fintech Festival , discussing the role of profitable scalability in financial inclusion.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Whilst still subject to conclusion of the detailed transaction agreements and regulatory approvals, this strategic partnership seeks to bolster efforts to modernise South Africa’s national payment system, making the payment system more secure, inclusive and efficient.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Bank’s fintech investment underscores its commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering financial inclusion across key markets. ” Amir Fardghassemi, Founder and CEO of Jingle Pay, said: “Partnering with Bank Alfalah empowers us to scale our vision of inclusive finance.

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Fintech News

MARCH 19, 2025

Funding Societies | Modalku, a Southeast Asian SME digital finance platform, has secured an equity investment from Asia-focused venture capital firm Gobi Partners. The investment by Gobi supports Funding Societies financial stability and expansion beyond SME financing into payments since 2022. The sum was not disclosed.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The future of payments is digital, inclusive, and transformativedriving financial access, innovation, and global economic empowerment. The global financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. billion adults worldwide remain unbanked. trillion business opportunity by 2025.

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Finovate

MARCH 14, 2025

CredibleX is integrating Mastercards Small Business Credit Analytics (SBCA) API into its embedded financing platform to enhance SME credit access in the UAE and EMEA region. Working capital financing platform CredibleX announced this week that it has partnered with Mastercard.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 13, 2024

With a strong focus on financial inclusion, Fuse aims to bridge the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, empowering small businesses and emerging markets. Fuse is committed to driving financial inclusion and creating a decentralized future where everyone has the tools and opportunities to succeed.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 9, 2024

Paymentology , the global issuer-processor, has joined forces with Diamond Trust Bank , a tier-one East African commercial bank, in a move hoping to help drive financial inclusion in Kenya through the embedding of financial services, and deployment of Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS).

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Financial Inclusion Embedded Finance Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank 104

Fintech Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

Additionally, the project will fully automate BCR’s international transaction processes, providing greater speed, security, and traceability in cross-border payments. The post Banco de Costa Rica Selects Finastra to Transform its International Transaction Automation Processes appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

Championed by the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS), the initiative marks a major step in modernising Somalia’s payment infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion and enhancing economic stability. Additionally, BPC’s Fraud Management Solution strengthens security measures, safeguarding transactions from potential threats.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tarabut , the MENA region’s regulated open banking platform, is joining forces with Geidea , the Saudi-based payments solutions provider, to develop tailored SME financing solutions, subject to regulatory approvals. million businesses in Saudi Arabia, and face a financing gap of over SAR300billion (~$80billion).

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Finance Point-of-Sale (POS) Financial Inclusion Underserved 64

Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

This infrastructure, which was launched in 2019, has considerably helped boost digital payment usage, with Doku reporting a fourfold increase in e-money transactions on its platform in 2022, compared with 2021. Between January and October 2023, QRIS transaction volume reached 1.6

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Ensuring financial inclusion in the United Kingdom with Atleos shared deposit-taking ATMs. Deployed in high-footfall retail outlets, these ATMs offer LINK deposit transactions, allowing cardholders to deposit cash and receive instant credit in their accounts. Ensuring resilience of the ATM channel with ATM as a Service (ATMaaS).

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

It means our product strategy consistently aligns with key challenges and opportunities in Africa, addressing issues like financial literacy, seamless and safe transacting, fragmented payment systems, and the high cost of infrastructure upgrades in traditional banking.

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Finance Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Acquirers 52

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

” The report highlights essential fraud mitigation strategies such as enhanced authentication, transaction monitoring, and confirmation of payee practices, as well as the importance of information sharing and consumer protection. stakeholders to adopt innovative approaches that protect consumers, businesses, and financial institutions.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Network International will provide a comprehensive range of services, including transaction processing, card management and online fraud prevention. ” The post Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 12, 2025

According to internal data from EBANX , a global Payment Service Provider (PSP) that has already processed transactions for nearly 70% of Brazil’s credit cardholders, fintech companies and digital players now account for 41% of the total value transacted through credit cards for online purchases in Brazil.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The mastermind behind the accelerator programme Base Camp, Outlier Ventures , the Web3 accelerator, has announced that Bando , Berry Investing , Fact Finance , Loula and IDENTI will be taking part in its Latin America (LatAm) edition. Fact Finance, Brazil Fact Finance bridges real-world data to the blockchain.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The event underscored EFTCorp’s commitment to driving financial inclusion and delivering payment solutions that empower businesses across the region. Kachabe also highlighted the government’s plans to introduce robust measures aimed at lowering transaction fees and encouraging trust in digital banking systems.

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