FeaturedFintechUK-based fintech Modulr secures funding from FIS VenturesInternational Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2021 The startup will use the funds to develop better payment solutions... Read more
FeaturedMarketsRegulators in China slaps Alibaba with $2.8 bn finePritam BordoloiApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021 It is reportedly the largest anti-monopoly fine ever in China... Read more
FeaturedFinanceMENA startups raise $170 mn in the first quarterInternational Finance Business DeskApril 9, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskApril 9, 2021 UAE, Egypt and Saudi completed 125 deals worth $396 mn in the first quarter of 2021... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedKenyan startup Koa looks to digitise the asset management industryPritam BordoloiApril 8, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 8, 2021 Its mobile application allows users to save and invest their money in local mutual funds... Read more
FeaturedFintechMFS Africa’s payment solutions reaches 320 mn mobile money walletsPritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for roughly two-thirds of global mobile money transactions in 2020... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE-based fintech NOW Money secures funding to expand in GCCPritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 The fintech secured $7 mn in a funding round led by Anthemis Exponential Ventures... Read more
FeaturedFintechRipple acquires 40% stake in Malaysian fintech TrangloPritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 The acquisition will help Ripple expand the reach of its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service... Read more
BankingFeaturedKenyan banking startup Tanda announces expansion after funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 The startup plans to expand regionally as well as to Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania... Read more
BankingFeaturedFintech Revolut leaves Canada after 18 monthsAshwini sekarMarch 19, 2021 by Ashwini sekarMarch 19, 2021 After around 18 months in the country, the fintech startup withdraw operations... Read more
BankingFeaturedNigerian digital bank Kuda secures $25 mn Series A fundingPritam BordoloiMarch 19, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 19, 2021 The funding round was led by New York-based venture capital firm Valar Ventures... Read more