FeaturedFintechJP Morgan acquires minority stake in Brazilian fintech FitBankInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 27, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 27, 2020 FitBank was established in 2015 by industry veterans Rener Menezes and Otavio Farah... Read more
FeaturedInvestment and fundingFunding for Southeast Asian startups grow by 59% in Q2Pritam BordoloiJuly 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 23, 2020 Around 184 deals were completed during the period... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineIs Berlin turning into Europe’s fintech capital?WebAdminJuly 22, 2020August 11, 2020 by WebAdminJuly 22, 2020August 11, 2020 The UK’s draining talent pool as a result of Brexit is giving Berlin a competitive edge in Europe’s fintech community... Read more
BankingFeaturedSingaporean digital banking company Percipient secures $5 mn fundingPritam BordoloiJuly 22, 2020July 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 22, 2020July 22, 2020 The funding round was led by Silicon Valley-based venture capital company Stat Zero... Read more
FeaturedFintechVodacom, Alipay partner to launch super-app in South AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 21, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 21, 2020 The partnership seeks to introduce advanced mobile solutions to South African customers and merchants... Read more
FeaturedMarketsAnt Group begins Hong Kong and Shanghai IPO processPritam BordoloiJuly 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 21, 2020 The company has not disclosed details on the IPO size or timing as of yet... Read more
FeaturedFintechUK launches review to boost fintech sectorPritam BordoloiJuly 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 20, 2020 The review will be led by Ron Kalifa OBE, former CEO of Worldpay... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyRevolut introduces bitcoin, ether trading for US customersPritam BordoloiJuly 16, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 16, 2020 The fintech has partnered with New York-based trust company Paxos... Read more
FeaturedFintechBankDhofar partners with Oman Air to launch payment gatewayPritam BordoloiJuly 14, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 14, 2020 The new service will enable the carrier's customers to process air tickets booking online using debit cards... Read more
FeaturedFinanceNigeria, Kenya, South Africa sees 613 VC deals in 6 yearsInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020 It is reported that 21 percent of venture capital deals were achieved by African-owned companies established outside the continent... Read more