FeaturedFintechAfrican fintech Chipper Cash raises $13.8 mn in series AInternational Finance Business DeskJune 25, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 25, 2020 The funding was led by Deciens Capital and Raptor Group, in addition to 500 Startups and Liquid 2 Ventures participating in the round... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE sees surge in digital payments amid the pandemic: StudyPritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 A survey conducted by Visa revealed that 71% of consumers reported increased use of digital payments... Read more
FeaturedFintech82% of MidEast banking customers are open to fintech solutions: StudyPritam BordoloiJune 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 23, 2020 The study found that of the 18% unwilling to use fintech, 40% cited security and privacy as their biggest concerns... Read more
FeaturedFintechThai fintech Synqa secures $80 mn funding to enhance its techPritam BordoloiJune 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 23, 2020 The funding round was led by Siam Commercial Bank's venture capital subsidiary SCB 10X and Sparx Group... Read more
BankingFintechBoE announces new £100 bn stimulus package for the UKInternational Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2020 Threadneedle Street’s nine-member monetary policy committee has raised concerns that jobs could be more intense in retailing and hospitality... Read more
FeaturedFintechGreensill Capital is set to acquire Colombia’s Omni LatamInternational Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2020 Greensill Capital is a provider of capital finance for businesses and people worldwide... Read more
FeaturedFintechSouth African fintech Planet42 secures $2.4 mn fundingPritam BordoloiJune 16, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 16, 2020 The startup will use the funds to expand its portfolio of vehicles... Read more
FeaturedFintechSingapore fintech Fincy raises $11 mn from GBCI VenturesInternational Finance Business DeskJune 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 16, 2020June 16, 2020 The startup is active in contactless mobile payments in mobile payments in Phnom Penh, Cambodia... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE-based Fintech TPAY Mobile acquires 100% stake in Turkey’s PayguruPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 The deal is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and the Competition Authority... Read more
FeaturedFintechVietnamese fintech F88 secures $6 mn funding for expansionPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 F88’s investors include Mekong Enterprise Fund III and Granite Oak... Read more