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.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Innovations such as Antom Copilot, which reduces payment channel integration time to just a few minutes, and Antom EasySafePay, which simplifies digital wallet transactions, have contributed to improved efficiency and success rates for merchants. 2024 has been a transformative year for Ant International and its core businesses.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In many regions, they create jobs, drive innovation, and stimulate local economies. From innovative lending platforms to advanced payment processing, fintech is enabling them to access growth opportunities and thrive in today’s competitive markets. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

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

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. By leveraging its innovative data-driven credit scoring and payment solutions, Leja aims to drive revenue growth while advancing financial inclusion.

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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 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.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

For banks and credit unions to maintain their edge, they should strategically leverage digital offerings to enhance profitability and meet customer demands for efficiency and innovation.” The underserved small and medium-sized business (SMB) market presents an opportunity for FIs looking to grow deposits.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We are committed to advance inclusive growth through AI-powered innovation and collaboration on cross-border travel, trade, commerce and inclusive finance. It is committed to driving inclusive growth through open collaboration and continuous innovation. connecting over 90 million merchants in 66 markets to 1.6 billion user accounts.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Launched in 2023, Fintech Fringe connects innovative fintech startups with established financial institutions, sparking breakthroughs in the sector. The Payments Association, at the heart of the UKs payments industry, promotes innovation and collaboration. The post 1.5

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Fintech Review

JULY 16, 2024

Open banking is transforming the financial landscape by fostering innovation , competition, and improved customer experiences. By accessing banking data, fintech companies can offer innovative products that improve customer choice and service quality. In Europe, the PSD2 directive has spurred significant innovation.

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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. This collaboration underscores our commitment to seamless, secure, and inclusive payments throughout the region.”

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Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Payments Underserved 98

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

This strategic milestone underscores Mastercards commitment to supporting the country’s growing digital economy by providing innovative financial products and services tailored to the market. We are eager to leverage our global expertise and innovative capabilities to introduce advanced payment technologies in this market.

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Visa Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 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. This innovation brings speed and security to daily transactions, empowering businesses and individuals to embrace a cashless economy. Abdirahman M.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

The solution will be gradually introduced across multiple platforms to ensure easy and convenient access for customers, allowing for a smooth integration and enhanced user experience of these innovative financial services. The post UAE Financial Group Expands Its Operations With ABHI appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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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. per cent from 2022 to 2031. Globally the financing gap for formal MSMEs is an estimated $5.2

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

Traditionally, fintechs are known for their agility, innovation and ability to disrupt traditional financial systems. “Fintechs are defined by our innovation, our ability to move more quickly and take bolder, braver actions in ways that traditional financial institutions cant. Regulation can kill innovation.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This year’s awards are also supported by 12 fintech community members, including Ripple, NETS, ADVANCE.AI, and HSBC, as part of the ‘Fintech Gives Back’ initiative, aimed at encouraging innovation and supporting emerging talent. Ripple, NETS, Syfe, and YouTrip returned as sponsors this year.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 9, 2024

As BaaS evolves, it is helping fintech innovation reach new markets and underserved communities; which has the potential to greatly improve financial inclusion across the globe. Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) describes the concept that enables non-bank platforms to access banking capabilities traditionally only offered by licensed banks.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Enter fintechs, like the Philippines-based Salmon, who leverage agility, talent, and innovation to not only compete and collaborate with banks, but acquire banks and transform into full-fledged financial institutions. Oradian can enable swift entry into any market, including those that have been historically underserved.

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SWIFT API Underserved Interoperability 113

The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

With 44% of UK adults facing financial vulnerability, a national strategy seeks to close the gap through policy, innovation, and education. Further innovation in this space could enable whole communities that have previously been excluded to access mainstream products and services, thereby boosting the economy and advancing social mobility.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2021

And according to Doug Brown, senior vice president and general manager of digital banking at NCR , simplicity and innovation have turned what could have been a disastrous year into a transformational pivot for the better.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Across sectors, fintechs played a vital role in improving access to financial services, supporting underserved communities, and fostering financial resilience. However, significant challenges remain, including the ongoing demand for sustainability-driven innovation and the imperative to address risks like data privacy and financial crime.

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FinTech Financial Crimes Underserved Crime 69

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.

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FinTech Financial Inclusion BNPL Cross-Border 120

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The aim is to enhance financial access for underserved retail customers and small businesses. The consortium, which holds over 20 financial service licenses across five Asian markets, aims to create an AI-driven virtual bank that empowers underserved communities through advanced technology.

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Underserved Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Interoperability 130

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

By leveraging the TrueMoney platform, Igloo plans to extend the reach of essential insurance products to the underserved and those residing in remote areas, helping to bridge the protection gap. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to innovation and inclusivity in the insurance industry.”

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This accessibility is levelling the playing field and accelerating innovation across industries. Open banking and APIs will continue to drive innovation, enabling even more seamless integration of financial services. What’s Next? The future of embedded finance is boundless. Financial inclusion will remain a key focus.

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Embedded Finance Finance Payment APIs and Integration BNPL 113

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These newcomers introduced more consumer-centric payment solutions, forcing traditional banks and processors to adapt and innovate to stay competitive. “In Overall, the payments landscape will continue to evolve, driven by further digitalisation, industry-specific specialisation, and the strategic integration of innovative technologies.”

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Enhanced User Base: Over 5 million Yape users previously without access to BCP financial system will benefit significantly from this initiative, highlighting the transformative impact of digital wallets in underserved communities.

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Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Economy Underserved 105

The Fintech Times

APRIL 12, 2025

There are many innovations happening in the cross-border payment space, and this collaboration ensures we stay at the forefront of offering enhanced services to our customers. Through its technology-driven approach, Instapay aims to improve financial access and well-being for underserved communities.

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Cross-Border Visa Technology Cross-Border Payments 63

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Together, we are simplifying card issuance and creating new pathways for financial access for the underserved populations in South Africa.” . “We are equipping fintech companies with market-relevant solutions that enable them to scale effectively.

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Financial Inclusion Visa Underserved Processors 80

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The UK’s competition regulator aims to ensure effective competition in mobile ecosystems to ensure that businesses have the opportunity to innovate and deliver services and technology developments to consumers, including (but not limited to) digital wallets. What are the next steps?

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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. HashKey focuses on regulatory compliance, security, and innovation. bolttech Valuation: $2.1 BharatPe Valuation: $2.85

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FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Finance 138

The Fintech Times

APRIL 28, 2024

The Visa Creator Commerce Study found 90 per cent of creators have experienced issues when getting paid presenting a significant opportunity for innovative financial products that solve the payment issue. Therefore, the partnership is directly tackling the challenges encountered by the financially underserved creator economy.

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Fintech News

JUNE 18, 2024

This investment from global nonprofit Accion aims to help Amartha expand its platform, offering a full range of financial products and services to underserved women-led small businesses in rural Indonesia using data and AI. Indonesian microfinance fintech company Amartha has secured a US$17.5 billion) in working capital to more than 2.5

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Underserved Small Business AI Innovation 113

Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

Financial inclusion is not just about facilitating transactions; it is about providing the infrastructure, rules, and governance that enable individuals and businessesespecially women and underserved communitiesto participate fully in the digital economy.

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Financial Inclusion Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 52

The Fintech Times

MARCH 26, 2024

These innovative technologies not only enable insurers to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences but also play a pivotal role in extending financial services to underserved communities. “These solutions enhance accessibility by providing digital insurance options tailored to the needs of underserved communities.

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Underserved FinTech Financial Inclusion Risk 115

Fintech Finance

JUNE 24, 2024

The partnership with Visa is a testament to Pyypl’s mission to democratise access to financial services, its innovative business model and the large market opportunity – as well as highlighting Visa’s trust in Pyypl to accelerate financial inclusion.

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