Fintech Review

APRIL 19, 2025

A new phase where these two forces blend more deeply into the financial system, not just serving finance, but reshaping it entirely. These newer platforms blend data, automation, and embedded finance in ways that simplify user experience. Embedded Finance as a SaaS Fintech Enabler At the heart of SaaS fintech v2.0

Finance 94

Finance Embedded Finance FinTech Payment APIs and Integration 94

Fintech Review

APRIL 4, 2025

Chandler, United States, April 4th, 2025, FinanceWire Fintech company DecisionFi, LLC is expanding its reach into underserved consumer markets with a suite of financing solutions designed for sectors often overlooked by traditional lenders. billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3% from 2022 to 2030.

Underserved 52

Underserved FinTech Underwriting Finance 52

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?

Finance 88

Finance Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank Embedded Finance 88

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).

Finance 64

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

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The rapid adoption of the Leja App over the past year highlights the power of local solutions tailored to underserved markets. Were proud to address the challenges MSMEs face, including limited access to affordable payment options and working capital financing.

Transactions 96

Transactions Process FinTech B2B 96

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.

Cross-Border 113

Cross-Border Embedded Finance Cross-Border Payments AI 113

Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

T hese Singapore digital banks are reshaping the sector by targeting underserved segments, driving innovation, and intensifying competition. GXS Bank , a partnership between Grab and Singtel, focuses on financial inclusivity for underserved groups, such as gig economy workers and young professionals.

Underserved 113

Underserved Regulatory Compliance Innovation Financial Inclusion 113

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

The latest to do so is PayJoy , the financial service provider to the underserved in emerging markets, as it reveals how smartphones are enabling working mothers in Mexico to have financial stability. It looks at how access to smartphones impacts their work, family life, and financial stability.

Finance 59

Finance Participant Economy Financial Inclusion 59

Finextra

JUNE 2, 2025

All of a sudden, your personal finance app can pull in your bank data and give you a unified view of your finances, or initiate a payment on your behalf – things that were near impossible in the past without your bank’s direct involvement. Open Finance says: why not? Crucially, Open Banking was just the opening act.

52

52

Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Validus Group, a digital SME financing platform based in Singapore, has secured a total of US$17.57 million in debt financing from both Oikocredit and FMO to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. Oikocredit has announced a EUR 2.4 million (US$2.57 said Glant Saputrahadi Tan, Director and CEO, Batumbu.

Finance 113

Finance Security Underserved Financial Inclusion 113

Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has awarded Mashreq Pakistan a restricted license for pilot operations as part of the government’s strategy to unlock Pakistan’s digital potential and provide greater access to financial services to underserved consumer groups.

Visa 88

Visa Underserved Financial Inclusion Economy 88

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By uniting their expertise, TransferTo and Ecobank will drive financial inclusion, empower underserved communities, and establish secure, seamless digital pathways that connect Africa’s economies with the rest of the world.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Underserved 98

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. This isn’t just a step forward; it’s a leap into the future of business financing.

Underserved 69

Underserved Finance Technology APACS 69

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.

Stablecoins 101

Stablecoins Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Underserved 101

Fintech Finance

MARCH 7, 2025

This International Women’s Day, Airtel Payments Bank recognises the pivotal role women play in expanding financial access, particularly through the remarkable work of women business correspondents (BCs) who are bridging the gap between banking and underserved communities.

Financial Inclusion 87

Financial Inclusion Correspondent Payments Funds Transfer 87

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Despite their significant contributions to GDP and employment, SMEs in emerging markets remain underserved by traditional banking. Many business owners struggle with accounting, budgeting, and cash flow, lacking the expertise and tools to manage finances efficiently. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

FinTech 105

FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The company’s entry into Italy marks a strategic move into the fourth-largest eCommerce market in Europe, addressing a fast-growing segment that remains underserved by legacy payment providers. The post Mollie Expands Into Italy With Local Payment Solutions for Businesses appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Payment Solutions 98

Payment Solutions Cross-Border Payments Fraud Prevention 98

Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

These next-generation banking solutions also lower barriers to entry for underserved communities, allowing small businesses and merchants to integrate with digital payment systems effortlessly. The post Creating Real-world Solutions for Africas Digital Finance Future appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Finance 52

Finance Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Acquirers 52

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

Through the introduction of Earned Wage Access and Send Now, Pay Later in the UAE, we aim to address real-world financial challenges, offering tools that empower individuals to take control of their finances. The post UAE Financial Group Expands Its Operations With ABHI appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Embedded Finance 96

Embedded Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved Payroll 96

Fintech Finance

APRIL 22, 2025

This move is designed to make Expensify more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), a market traditionally underserved by the financial tech industry. The post Expensify Launches Simplified $5 Pricing Plan for SMBs appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Underserved 87

Underserved Finance FinTech Product 87

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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. The post Geidea and Tpay Partner to Transform Digital Payments in KSA, Egypt, & UAE appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Digital Payments 98

Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Payments Underserved 98

Fintech Review

JULY 10, 2024

Decentralised Finance (DeFi) platforms are revolutionising financial services, particularly in emerging markets where traditional banking infrastructure is lacking. As a result, DeFi is gaining traction rapidly due to its ability to provide financial services to those who have been historically underserved by conventional banking systems.

Finance 97

Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved Blockchain 97

Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2024

Indonesian fintech Akulaku Group announced that it has secured US$100 million in debt financing from HSBC Singapore. Akulaku aims to deepen its operational footprint in Southeast Asia, facilitating the launch of new financing products and enhancing services for the underbanked population.

Finance 117

Finance Security BNPL Underserved 117

Fintech Review

APRIL 19, 2025

A new phase where these two forces blend more deeply into the financial system, not just serving finance, but reshaping it entirely. These newer platforms blend data, automation, and embedded finance in ways that simplify user experience. Embedded Finance as a SaaS Fintech Enabler At the heart of SaaS fintech v2.0

Finance 52

Finance FinTech Embedded Finance Payment APIs and Integration 52

The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

A 2024 report by Fair4All Finance found 20.3 Investing in community finance solutions Last year, the working group delivered a Redefining community finance report on how community finance initiatives are an underutilised solution to financial exclusion. million in 2022. Research conducted by Aberdeen PLC found that 23.3

Financial Inclusion 88

Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Treasury Government 88

Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

While Somalia’s financial sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years, a significant portion of the population remains underserved or unbanked. ” The post Somalia Launches First Nationwide Instant Payment System Powered by BPC appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Instant Payments 90

Instant Payments Settlement Payments Central Bank 90

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 billion payments Coda 2.5

FinTech 138

FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Finance 138

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Entrepreneurs are typically smart engineers who have created a revolutionary product or creative marketing professionals who have identified an underserved customer base or a market need. However, they usually lack a strong financial background, and it's essential to have effective finance and accounting support for a business to thrive.

Finance 130

Finance Best Practices Accounts Advisors 130

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The British fintech company Pockit and the pan-European fintech Monese today announce that they have agreed terms for Pockit to acquire Monese, subject to Change in Control approval by the FCA, creating the leading fintech for the financially underserved and lower-middle-income consumers across the UK and Europe.

Underserved 64

Underserved Acquirers FinTech Multi-Currency 64

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Yape, launched in 2017, has emerged as a critical tool for managing everyday finances, boasting over 16 million users and 13 million monthly active users, who engage in an impressive average of +40 transactions each month. Yape is a popular digital wallet and mobile payment app in Peru, developed by Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP).

Financial Inclusion 105

Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Economy Underserved 105

The Nilson Report

JUNE 18, 2024

The post i2c and Affiniti Finance Partner to Expand Financial Access for America’s Underserved Small Businesses appeared first on Nilson Report.

Underserved 52

Underserved Small Business Finance Posting 52

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. billion underbanked adults.

FinTech 120

FinTech Financial Inclusion BNPL Cross-Border 120

Bank Automation

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital bank Arc launched a venture debt financing platform to fill a gap in the market that surfaced during the 2023 banking crisis. When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in March, the venture debt marketplace was left underserved, which “unlocked this market opportunity for [Arc],” Chief Executive Don Muir told Bank Automation News.

Finance 78

Finance Underserved Transactions Automation 78

Fintech Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

This collaboration aims to enhance ZORRZ’s mission of providing responsible access to credit for underserved communities. “Our partnership with CLOWD9 enables us to deliver an innovative and inclusive solution that breaks down barriers and empowers underserved communities to achieve financial independence.”

Financial Inclusion 111

Financial Inclusion Credit Cards Innovation Underserved 111

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Tarabut , the MENA region’s leading, regulated open banking platform, and Geidea , Saudi Arabia’s leading payments solutions provider, have entered a strategic partnership to explore and potentially develop tailored SME financing solutions, subject to regulatory approvals. Today, SMEs represent 1.3

Finance 98

Finance Point-of-Sale (POS) Financial Inclusion SARS 98

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

In Cambodia, booming adoption of digital payments is driving a surge in e-commerce activity, with QR code payments and more broadly the Bakong real-time payment system gaining significant traction, according to a new report by Profitence, a corporate finance firm-based in Cambodia.

Instant Payments 75

Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking Cross-Border 75

Fintech News

MAY 6, 2024

At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of Open Finance – a paradigm shift that transcends traditional banking boundaries to usher in an era of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. The Rise of Open Finance in Asia Open Finance represents a fundamental departure from the siloed approach of traditional banking.

Finance 113

Finance Compliance Payment APIs and Integration API 113