Fintech News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Thailand is moving closer to welcoming its first virtual banks, with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) currently accepting applications for the virtual banking license. With the deadline looming on the 19th of September 2024, speculations are rife for Thailand’s virtual banking license applicants.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Cambodia is leveraging fintech innovations and strategic reforms to boost economic growth, financial inclusion and international partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in the Southeast Asian digital economy. per cent this year and six per cent next year, according to the Asian Development Bank. million in 2021 to 19.5

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) ( www.Orange.com ) and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to expand access to mobile financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. Orange Money customers will be able to instantly obtain a virtual or physical debit card, linked directly to their Orange Money wallets.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits.

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Fintech Review

JULY 24, 2024

This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions. We will explore success stories, the pivotal role of mobile money , and the unique challenges faced. The Role of Mobile Money Mobile money is a cornerstone of fintech in emerging markets.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2021

In the past few years, the burgeoning popularity of digital banks has only underscored the severity of these problems, with upstarts like Chime and SoFi offering cheaper, faster, and more convenient banking experiences. . get the state of challenger banks report. First name. First name. Company Name. Phone number. Source: PwC.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 16, 2024

Cooperative Bank of Oromia and Mastercard have unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of the Coopbank Prepaid Mastercard and the introduction of the Community Pass technology in Ethiopia. Transactions will be effortless through a dedicated mobile application, providing efficient card management capabilities.

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cash Usage Decline : The World Bank reported that cash usage in advanced economies declined by nearly 50% during the pandemic, with consumers opting for digital and contactless payment methods instead. Consumers quickly embraced mobile wallets and tap-to-pay cards, driven by the desire to minimize physical contact during transactions.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Although lower costs and increased availability of new peer-to-peer (P2P) payment systems have allowed more first-time users to enjoy the ease and benefits of the banking system, the fact remains that 1.7 The fact that more telecom companies are now offering basic mobile payment services is also helping to bridge the unbanked gap.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Orange Middle East and Africa is strategically partnering with global payments giant Mastercard to expand access to mobile financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. Only 48 per cent of the African adult population is banked, according to the African Digital Banking Transformation Report.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Asia Pacific point-of-sale payment methods – Select markets, Source: Beyond Payments: Digitalization Trends in the Cross-Border Checkout Revolution, Deloitte, Jul 2024 Payment interoperability The growth of digital payment innovations in APAC has emphasized the need for connectivity and interoperability in both online and offline transactions.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 28, 2024

“SteelWave Digital can further bridge the financial accessibility gap by expanding its strategic partnerships with global liquidity providers to enhance capital flows into underserved markets. ” The post What More Could Your Fintech be Doing to Bridge the Financial Accessibility Gap?

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 21, 2025

EAZY Financial Services ‘EazyPay’, a Bahraini financial institution specialising in point-of-sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquiring services, has teamed up with Tarabut , the MENA region’s regulated open banking platform. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer at Bankable.

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Center for Payments

OCTOBER 20, 2023

When recognizing Cybersecurity Month in October, it is important to consider the connection between cybersecurity, cutting-edge technology, and financial inclusion. Executives of financial institutions should have a good understanding of the importance of financial inclusion and the impact technology has on it is essential.

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Fintech Review

APRIL 11, 2025

Over the years, weve covered a broad range of fintech topics from digital banking to decentralised finance , regtech , green fintech , and more. Fintech, or financial technology, is the integration of technology into financial services. This shift affects banks, insurers, asset managers, and regulators alike.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These awards highlight companies and individuals whose fintech initiatives have contributed to advancing financial technology, promoting financial inclusion, and improving service delivery. Integrated with bank accounts and digital wallets in Pakistan, Hakeem provides customers with easy disbursement options.

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Fintech News

JULY 23, 2024

The list, produced by CNBC in collaboration with market research firm Statista, highlights the world’s top 250 fintech companies across eight market categories: payments, wealthtech, business process solutions, neobanking, alternative finance, financial planning, digital assets and banking solutions. billion (US$4.4

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Fintech Finance

MAY 9, 2024

This revolutionary service provides over 5 million Lebanese citizens with the ability to manage their payments securely and transparently for local and international purchases without needing a bank account. Through Wink Pay, we can simplify and digitize customer onboarding, as well as facilitate online payments.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Specifically, the Collisons aimed to more seamlessly connect online businesses and payment processors, allowing more businesses to accept online payments.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2017

12) the national launch of a mobile payments bank, which, according to a report , is India’s first one. According to the report, Airtel is taking advantage of a big push by the Indian government to accelerate financial inclusion and bring more competition to the market by issuing payment bank licenses.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Embedded finance refers to the integration of financial services directly into non-financial platforms, eliminating traditional barriers to transactions and enhancing user convenience. Beyond offering convenience, super apps also play a crucial role in addressing financial inclusion challenges.

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Finovate

MARCH 7, 2025

As a proliferation of payment options promises to streamline banking and commerce, regulators, fintechs, and financial services companies are looking for ways to make sure that the challenges to these new payment optionsfrom technical complexity to new forms of fraud and financial crimeare met. million to support SMEs in Chile.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In 2022, the country was home to 993 active fintech companies, representing about 25% of all fintech ventures operating across the ASEAN region, data from a 2022 report by the United Overseas Bank (UOB), PwC Singapore and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) reveal. billion to US$15 billion during the period. in July 2023.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 24, 2024

Nicky Senyard, CEO and founder of Fintel Connect “Developing countries are actually great places for new ideas because they often don’t have traditional banks. This shift has led to a bunch of great advancements in mobile banking and money apps, making it possible for financial services to reach even the most remote areas.

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FICO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

These “credit invisibles” don’t have credit cards, bank accounts or credit history — so how can a lender assess their risk? The EFL score uses psychometrics and behavioral data to measure a person’s credit risk based on an applicant’s answers to a series of interactive questions and exercises administered via an online assessment.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

In late June, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sent a ripple through the global financial services ecosystem with the announcement of its intention to issue five digital bank licenses to eligible applicants. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and United Overseas Bank Ltd. billion ($1.1 Grab + Singtel .

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bank of America launched the BankAmericard in 1958, widely considered the first credit card available to consumers, which eventually evolved into Visa. In 1966, a group of California banks formed the Interbank Card Association (ICA), later known as Master Charge and then Mastercard.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 7, 2024

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services. Can you tell me more about the company and your role within it? million users in 2019 to 29.3

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2016

It may not be the year of mobile payments — yet — but it is certainly the year mobile payments players are laying the groundwork for what they know is inevitable. This week, PYMNTS dug into the week of mobile pay news to bring you the latest from the ecosystem. Early Warning Boosts Big Banks’ P2P Power.

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Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2024

Prior to Airwallex, Liu worked as an investment consultant for banking firm China International Capital Corporation (CICC) in Shanghai. The startup targets underserved markets in the insurance space, such as the poor, students and startups. At Airwallex, Liu is responsible for the company’s branding and operations.

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Fintech News

APRIL 10, 2025

From bustling megacities to remote villages, digital finance is breaking down barriers, giving millions access to banking, credit, and investment opportunities for the first time. It claims to run on a tech platform for mutual fund distribution, with an instant online registration process.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

To improve the financial lives of millions of Americans, speed matters — especially for FinTechs seeking to bring new products to market digitally and to target consumers underserved by traditional banking models. As Choubey told Webster, the FinTech traces its roots to providing financial access to 90 million Americans.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Digital and mobile payments have become the predominant payment methods, leading many to believe that cash is on the verge of extinction. The integration of digital payment options, such as mobile, contactless and online payments, has become a cornerstone of modern commerce.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Jeremy Baber, CEO of Lanistar “Established markets are dominated by traditional banking meaning the opportunities for newer fintechs to deliver significant change are much more restricted. . “Brazil, for example, has been the site of the development and roll-out of bank transfer methods such as PIX and QR-code-driven payments.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2016

With online fraud’s rapid growth into a shady multibillion-dollar annual business, preventing it is becoming increasingly critical for all merchants and consumers. The issue of identity verification fringes upon a host of other related issues such as cyberthreats, identity fraud, and financial inclusion.

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