FeaturedTechnologyEC to launch blockchain regulatory sandbox by 2022Pritam BordoloiSeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020 For the launch, EU will collaborate with European Blockchain Partnership... Read more
FeaturedFintechEuropean Commission probes Visa over ‘anti-competitive behaviour’International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2020September 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2020September 20, 2020 The investigation follows the Wirecard scandals to prevent financial mishaps in the future... Read more
FintechNumber of fintechs in Saudi Arabia grew by 147% in the last two years: ReportsPritam BordoloiAugust 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 19, 2020 The number of smartphone payment transactions grew by 352% year-on-year to April 2020... Read more
FintechMagazineCambodia-based fintech startup Clik secures $3.7 seed fundingPritam BordoloiAugust 5, 2020August 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 5, 2020August 6, 2020 The funding round was led by Openway and Poems... Read more
FeaturedFintechThree quarter of smaller UK fintechs face cash crunchInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020July 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020July 14, 2020 A few fintechs are considering to diversify their revenue, while one-tenth plan to wind up their business... Read more
FeaturedFintechSouth African fintech Franc raises $300,000 in seed fundingInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020 The funds raised are a part of its major round of seed investment... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedKenya attracts venture capital deals worth Sh74.3 billionInternational Finance Business DeskJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020 South Africa ranks first recording deals worth Sh795 million... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyWEF’s blockchain toolkit to maintain supply chain resilience during crisisInternational Finance Business DeskMay 1, 2020May 1, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Supply chain resilience largely depends on trust, transparency and integrity which can be improved using the technology... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeatureMagazineDigital banking in the Philippines: How long until super apps join in?Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 Southeast Asia’s digital banking wave has reached the Philippines and the Super Apps of the region are expected to enter the fray at some stage – the market is huge... Read more
FintechUOB’s private equity unit co-leads S$42.2 mn funding of Thai fintechBharath KumarJanuary 10, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 10, 2020 UOB was among the top three investors in the funding round for Lightnet... Read more