FeaturedFintechMastercard and Telda team up to launch a money payment appWebAdminJune 2, 2021 by WebAdminJune 2, 2021 The partnership will promote digital transformation in Egypt and bring the country closer to its vision of becoming a digital economy... Read more
FeaturedFintechSVB-led startup Chipper Cash raises $100 mnWebAdminJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 by WebAdminJune 1, 2021June 2, 2021 Currently, the app is available in seven countries like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda, along with the UK... Read more
FeaturedFintechUK-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
FeaturedFintechNew 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
FeaturedFintechMalaysia 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
FeaturedFintechFinAccel 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
FeaturedFintechEthiopia launches new mobile money platform called TelebirrWebAdminMay 17, 2021 by WebAdminMay 17, 2021 The platform is built by Huawei... Read more
FeaturedFintechAustralian 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
FeaturedFintechSingaporean 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
FeaturedFintechChinese 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