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

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It will embed multi-currency accounts, payments, and access to a best-in-class fintech partner network across multiple geographies. Through our financial services ecosystem, customers will be able to access best-in-class services from other fintechs. SaaScada is the perfect partner to help us fulfil these objectives.

Cross-Border 59

Cross-Border Underserved Finance Transactions 59

Fintech Review

APRIL 19, 2025

We previously explored why the convergence of SaaS and fintech is so compelling. Now, as fintech matures and SaaS evolves, a second wave is taking shape. Now, as fintech matures and SaaS evolves, a second wave is taking shape. This is SaaS fintech v2.0. In contrast, SaaS fintech v2.0 SaaS fintech v2.0

Finance 94

Finance Embedded Finance FinTech Payment APIs and Integration 94

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Singapore-based fintech, Aspire , is launching a new Visa corporate card for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Hong Kong. ” The post Aspire Unveils Visa Corporate Card for Underserved SMBs in Hong Kong appeared first on The Fintech Times.

Underserved 59

Underserved Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Multi-Currency 59

Fintech News

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Despite their crucial role in economic growth and job creation, nearly half of all MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific are either unserved or underserved by financial institutions. The post ADB, Mastercard to Bridge US$2.5 Trillion MSME Financing Gap in Asia appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

Visa 127

Visa Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved 127

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This month at The Fintech Times, we’re reflecting on the past year’s fintech highlights while looking ahead to what 2025 might hold. We’ve engaged with fintech CEOs and industry experts to uncover key trends from 2024 and their insights on priorities for the coming year.

FinTech 69

FinTech Financial Crimes Underserved Crime 69

Fintech News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Thailand Post is positioning itself to join the virtual banking licensing race following approval from its board, according to a report by the Bangkok Post. This approach would diversify Thailand Post’s services and expand financial access to more segments of the population.

Posting 117

Posting Underserved Facilitators Participant 117

Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Since Singapore launched its first digital bank in 2022, five digital banksGXS Bank, MariBank, ANEXT Bank, Green Link Digital Bank, and Trust Bankhave entered the market, challenging traditional banking models and reintroducing fintech innovation to Singapore’s financial landscape. appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

Underserved 113

Underserved Regulatory Compliance Innovation Financial Inclusion 113

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 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. Traditionally, fintechs are known for their agility, innovation and ability to disrupt traditional financial systems.

Service Provider 59

Service Provider FinTech Underserved Innovation 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

The underserved small and medium-sized business (SMB) market presents an opportunity for FIs looking to grow deposits. To take advantage, Q2 says that FIs need digital platforms that integrate with fintech solutions, deliver exceptional customer interaction, and leverage data for personalised outreach.

Credit Union 105

Credit Union Federal Reserve FDIC Underserved 105

The Fintech Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Developed using ReFi, a debt consolidation technology, OakbrookOne aims to make borrowing easier and more accessible, particularly for those traditionally underserved by mainstream credit. ” The post Oakbrook Taps Experian ReFi tech to Launch Debt Consolidation Offering to Underserved Customers appeared first on The Fintech Times.

Underserved 40

Underserved Void Financial Inclusion Credit Cards 40

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 13, 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. No one would be surprised to learn that 99 per cent of fintech firms are established with one overarching priority: to make money.

FinTech 59

FinTech Financial Inclusion Underserved Blockchain 59

Fintech Finance

JULY 10, 2025

Thunes has won the Thunes Best Payment Solution Award at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards, making its name as a great place to make payments across borders. It’s a great honour to be recognised here in Singapore, a global fintech hub that embodies the spirit of innovation shaping our region.

Payment Solutions 52

Payment Solutions Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Finance 52

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. This partnership marks a significant step towards bridging gaps and unlocking potential across African communities.”

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Underserved 98

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In this article, we cover the developments between Agentic AI in fintech and possible use cases, giving a glimpse into how financial services could look like in the near future. In fintech, this means AI systems that dynamically manage credit risk, automate trading decisions, and even preemptively block fraud, all without human intervention.

AI 77

AI FinTech Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention 77

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 News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Ant International also provides credit and lending solutions to underserved SMEs through its Embedded Finance unit, using AI and blockchain technologies. The post Cyril Han to Take Over as Ant Group CEO in March 2025 appeared first on Fintech Singapore. said Peng Yang, Chief Executive Officer of Ant International.

Cross-Border 113

Cross-Border Embedded Finance Cross-Border Payments Financial Inclusion 113

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Senegal is one of many countries across the Middle East and Africa trying to diversify its economy and future-proof itself by hosting financial inclusion by employing fintech solutions. Fintech presents opportunities to address these challenges and promote financial inclusion. appeared first on The Fintech Times.

FinTech 59

FinTech Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking Central Bank 59

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The teams are developing applications, products, and protocols that focus on consumer fintech solutions, OpenFI, financial inclusion, and DeFi. Consequently, this will provide a scalable and efficient solution for underserved businesses in the region. The selected teams were chosen from applications across the region.

Stablecoins 101

Stablecoins Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Underserved 101

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Tranglo’s seamless payout network enables users to send and receive funds through mobile wallets, bank accounts, and cash pickup locations, also offering greater financial access to underserved populations.

Cross-Border Payments 75

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration Financial Inclusion 75

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. Sending cross-border payments, for example, often comes with heavy processing costs and conversion fees.

FinTech 64

FinTech Financial Literacy Cross-Border Online and Mobile Banking 64

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Many fintechs and financial institutions often make big claims that they can enhance support to the previously underserved, positively impact the environment, or improve peoples lives in many other ways. To conclude our focus on fintech for good, The Fintech Times explores whether some firms are exploiting the concept.

FinTech 64

FinTech Audit Financial Inclusion Advisors 64

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 News

JUNE 19, 2025

Key considerations included the potential of the proposed virtual banks to serve a broad and diverse customer base, with particular attention given to the unserved and underserved segments, including retail customers and SMEs.

Bots 102

Bots AI Assessments Underserved 102

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The fintech, which serves as an industry utility with over 30 years of experience, spearheads the creation of innovative digital platforms that support the integration of open banking and finance, crucial for modernising the financial ecosystem. CBI, led by managing director Liliana Fratini Passi, plays a pivotal role in this transformation.

Finance 115

Finance IBAN Fraud Prevention Interoperability 115

Fintech News

APRIL 23, 2025

Singapore-based fintech firm Surfin Meta Digital Technologies has raised US$14 million in a new funding round, bringing its total funding to US$26.5 The company aims to develop a broader suite of intelligent digital financial services targeted at underserved populations. Louis, and Phillip Private Equity. This follows an earlier US$12.5

Cross-Border 77

Cross-Border Underserved Credit Cards B2B 77

Bank Automation

MARCH 13, 2025

AI and automation can unlock greater access to capital for underserved clients, lenders and venture capitalist investors agree. where financial institutions and fintechs explored challenges faced by small-to-medium-sized businesses.

Automation 71

Automation AI Underserved FinTech 71

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.

Correspondent 86

Correspondent Financial Inclusion Payments Funds Transfer 86

Fintech Review

APRIL 11, 2025

Welcome to the Fintech Review guide , our definitive source for everything fintech. Over the years, weve covered a broad range of fintech topics from digital banking to decentralised finance , regtech , green fintech , and more. What Is Fintech? At its core, fintech challenges the status quo.

FinTech 52

FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Cross-Border 52

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 News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The fintech industry, having navigated through the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, has demonstrated not only resilience but also a robust capacity for growth. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth. However, the fintech sector’s journey is not without its challenges.

FinTech 142

FinTech Consumer Financial Inclusion On-Demand 142

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Payments giant Mastercard is expanding its collaboration with Paymentology , the global issuer processor, to facilitate card issuance for fintech companies in South Africa. “We are equipping fintech companies with market-relevant solutions that enable them to scale effectively.

Financial Inclusion 80

Financial Inclusion Visa Underserved Processors 80

Fintech News

JUNE 16, 2025

It aims to align business growth with social value creation, particularly for SMEs and underserved markets. The company’s 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion programme, now in its seventh year, has trained over 7,000 individuals across 110 countries in fintech and digital innovation.

Cross-Border 64

Cross-Border Deepfake Embedded Finance Underserved 64

The Fintech Times

JULY 4, 2025

In addition to a focus on partnerships and their role in advancing underserved communities, the AFC also highlights that without consistent and clear oversight, community banks could be plagued by disproportionate compliance burdens. OCC’s continued engagement on this issue is a meaningful step forward.

OCC 59

OCC Community Banks Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Underserved 59

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 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