UK-based fintech Lanistar to launch in BrazilWebAdminMay 31, 2021 by WebAdminMay 31, 2021 The fintech is targeting to secure 3 mn customers in its upcoming Brazil launch... Read more
New DIFC Innovation Hub to spur fintech growth in DubaiWebAdminMay 27, 2021May 28, 2021 by WebAdminMay 27, 2021May 28, 2021 Plans have already been approved to expand the size of the Innovation Hub four times and it will cover 315,000 sq ft... Read more
Malaysia launches FIKRA accelerator programme to develop Islamic fintechWebAdminMay 26, 2021 by WebAdminMay 26, 2021 The Securities Commission has partnered with UNCDF to launch FIKRA Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme... Read more
FinAccel acquires 24% stake in Indonesia’s Bisnis InternasionalWebAdminMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WebAdminMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021 FinAccel is backed by well-known investors such as Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund, Square Peg Capital to name few... Read more
Ethiopia launches new mobile money platform called TelebirrWebAdminMay 17, 2021 by WebAdminMay 17, 2021 The platform is built by Huawei... Read more
Australian fintech Trovio expands in APac with new office in SingaporePritam BordoloiMay 12, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 12, 2021 Becomes the first fintech company to be welcomed into the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA)... Read more
Singaporean fintech Validus raises $37.4 mn funding to boost lending activitiesPritam BordoloiMay 7, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 7, 2021 The startup partnered with UK-based alternative asset manager Fasanara Capital... Read more
Chinese crackdown on fintech firms continuePritam BordoloiApril 30, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 30, 2021 Authorities summoned 13 fintechs recently and ordered them to strengthen compliance with regulations... Read more
Brazilian fintech Warren secures $54.95 mn funding to upgrade techPritam BordoloiApril 29, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 29, 2021 Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC led the funding round... Read more
Singapore-based fintech STACS secures funding for blockchain platformWebAdminApril 21, 2021 by WebAdminApril 21, 2021 The startup raised $3.6 mn in pre-Series A funding... Read more