Fintech News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Its modern architecture incorporates Google Cloud technologies such as GKE Enterprise and BigQuery to optimise scalability and efficiency. It underscores Visa’s commitment to supporting fintech innovation and financial inclusion in the region.”

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 9, 2025

Saudi Arabia for Information Systems Technology to operate digital payment services via an electronic wallet in the Kingdom. 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

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Saint James Municipal Corporation and Mastercard have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to foster digitalization as a catalyst for financial inclusion in the municipality.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 2, 2025

Ecobank Group and Google Cloud have announced a strategic collaboration to improve financial inclusion and digital innovation across Africa. The Ecobank Google Cloud partnership brings scalable technology to the forefront of financial services on the continent.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By bringing local currencies “onchain,” he said, blockchain technology simplifies onboarding, providing users with seamless access to digital financial systems without requiring them to fundamentally rethink their existing relationship with money. Stablecoins also address financial inclusion challenges.

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Finovate

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In recent podcast episodes, Palmer and his guests have covered topics including the emerging regulatory environment in Europe, the outlook for cryptocurrencies, the opportunities in conversational banking, and the challenge of financial inclusion for female entrepreneurs in the Global South.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 12, 2025

Over three million migrant workers living in Malaysia will now be able to remit funds to their home countries in local currencies in near real-time, following a new partnership between Instapay Technologies , the digital payment platform, and payment juggernaut, Mastercard.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Marking a pivotal point, Indonesias efforts underscore its drive to harness digital technologies for modernising payment systems while safeguarding financial stability and promoting inclusivity. Furthermore, the project aligns with broader economic goals by fostering financial inclusion and supporting sustainable growth.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

BKN301 Group , a London-based digital payments and banking-as-a-service (BaaS) solutions company, is organising a series of roadshows to drive financial inclusion. “The EMEA region is home to a highly dynamic and tech-savvy young population that is eager to leverage the potential of the latest technologies. .

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Fintech News

MAY 5, 2025

Outlined under Decree 94 issued on 29 April, the initiative introduces a regulatory sandbox for fintech innovations in the banking sector, set to begin on 1 July. The pilot is designed to evaluate emerging financial technologies under controlled conditions while balancing innovation with risk management.

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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 bolttech Valuation: $2.1 Nium Valuation: $1.4

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

Flutterwave , Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced its approval to provide inward remittance services to Ghana, granted recently by the Bank of Ghana. This approval is a testament to our ongoing commitment to supporting financial inclusion and economic growth in Africa.

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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. To spearhead its operations in Nigeria, BPC welcomes Dapo Adeosun as Managing Director, Nigeria.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

A Tracxn Technologies report highlights that the Southeast Asia fintech ecosystem experienced its zenith in 2021, marking the highest annual equity funding in the last decade. The steady migration to digital financial services, further accelerated by the pandemic, has solidified fintechs role in SEA. Unicorns in the Drought?

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The card allows users to manage various expenses, including e-wallet top-ups and healthcare payments, aiming to enhance financial inclusion in a market with low credit card penetration. Manoj Awasthi Manoj Awasthi, Chief Technology Officer of JULO, said, “This guarantee is the result of robust infrastructure and innovation.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2025

Paysend , the global Financial technology company, has teamed up with the world’s largest Spanish-language media network, TelevisaUnivision to launch a new campaign spotlighting the real people who are behind cross-border payments — construction workers, small business owners, and everyday families.

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Fintech News

JULY 8, 2025

The paper outlines how emerging technologies such as IoT, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and cloud computing are converging to transform the digital payments industry, with Fourth Generation Payment Networks (4GPN) playing a central role. The global digital payments market is expected to grow from US$10.18 trillion in 2024 to US$32.07

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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. This innovation brings speed and security to daily transactions, empowering businesses and individuals to embrace a cashless economy.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (Atleos), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, has announced that it has received the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) Outstanding Service Award. We will continue to innovate and strive for excellence in all that we do.”

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

It has focused on sustainable growth by meeting the needs of its target audience with a wide range of accessible financial products and services. Cake leverages technology, particularly AI, to personalise its offerings and streamline operations. This approach has contributed to a doubling of payment transactions, which reached US$4.7

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Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

This shiftis not merely a matter of convenience; it is emblematic of an increasingly complex convergence between state-of-the-art technology, consumer desires for seamlessness, and the regions particular socio-economic landscape. This trend is fostering innovation and competition in the financial services sector.

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Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

Post-Independence (1947 - 1990s): Building the Foundation After independence, India focused on strengthening its financial infrastructure and extending banking services. Nationalization of Banks (1969, 1980): A major policy shift aimed at increasing financial inclusion and directing credit to priority sectors.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I hope that today’s call to action acts as a pivotal moment in driving financial inclusion across the sector. The campaign is also supported by Nationwide, Project Nemo, Innovate Finance, West Midlands Police, and Alzheimer’s Society. Full collaboration from the sector is needed.”

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The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Usage patterns differ, technological approaches diverge, and key challengesfrom privacy concerns to merchant adoptionremain unresolved. In doing so, they risk missing the core innovation that digital money promises: the ability to transfer value directly, securely, and potentially without the need for intermediaries.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In many regions, they create jobs, drive innovation, and stimulate local economies. Yet, they often face financial challenges, struggling to access credit, manage cash flow, and navigate complex financial systems. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

PayMint , a leading financial technology company, has announced that it has obtained final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first Meeza prepaid cards in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt).

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Juicyway addresses this need by leveraging stablecoin technology to enable fast, affordable global money transfers with 24/7 execution and settlement. Stablecoin technology and our network model make this vision achievable by enabling fast and efficient money movement.

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Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

Whether in current or emerging markets, banks are riding the tide of a rapidly shifting landscape defined by digital technologies, adapting to regulatory requirements, rising customer expectations, and stiff competition from nimble fintech startups.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 22, 2025

This collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion and provide accessible remittance options for individuals throughout the region and beyond. Through this partnership, TerraPay will expand its global network, leveraging NomuPays innovative payout technology and KlickExs established presence across the Pacific.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with Mastercard , Diamond Trust Bank and Network International, has launched the Virtual Card by MoMo, an innovative payment solution designed to enable MTN MoMo subscribers to perform secure online transactions without needing a physical card or bank account.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Fraud involving faster payments is a growing challenge that requires vigilance and innovation, said Lee Kyriacou, Chair of the FPC Fraud Work Group. stakeholders to adopt innovative approaches that protect consumers, businesses, and financial institutions. Collaboration and innovation are essential in combating fraud.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It aims to build innovative solutions that address existing challenges, all the while helping to drive sustainable growth and development in the region. This presents a significant opportunity to support the founders who are not only driving innovation, but also addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the region.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 These developments signify a major shift in how we interact with technology. trillion transactions by 2027.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s been an eventful year for the payments industry, marked by rapid innovation, unexpected challenges, and evolving consumer expectations. Where do you see it driving innovation? ” Unattended retail and smart building technologies are gaining traction.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Payments Report 2024 As the global payments ecosystem undergoes a period of rapid transformation, the Payments Report 2024 serves as an essential resource for industry leaders navigating shifting trends, emerging technologies, and dynamic consumer behaviour.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This innovative solution is the first of its kind in Vietnam and is now available on Cake’s platform, significantly advancing payment processing modernization. It promotes operations-driven sustainability and scalability to meet demand and adaptability for future payment innovations and growth.

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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. This innovation brings speed and security to daily transactions, empowering businesses and individuals to embrace a cashless economy.

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