FeaturedTelecomSafaricom, Vodacom complete M-Pesa acquisitionInternational Finance Business DeskApril 7, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 7, 2020 The telcos completed the acquisition of the M-PESA brand, along with its product development and support services from Vodafone Group... Read more
FeaturedFintechHuawei launches its payment services in SingaporeInternational Finance Business DeskApril 7, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 7, 2020 The new service is being launched in partnership with UnionPay... Read more
FeatureWealth ManagementVietnamese startup Finhay secures funding to expand market reachInternational Finance Business DeskApril 6, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 6, 2020 Thien Viet Securities and Acorns co-founder Jeffrey Cruttenden participated in the funding round... Read more
FeaturedFintechSouth African fintech startup TaxTim expands into NigeriaInternational Finance Business DeskApril 3, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 3, 2020 The startup entered into a partnership with PwC Nigeria... Read more
FeaturedFintechAfrica uses mobile money to curb the spread of the coronavirusInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 Safaricom removed all fees from its mobile-money platform, M-Pesa... Read more
BankingMagazineDo high-street banks have to fear the rise of neobanks?Bharath KumarMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020 A dozen neobanks are broadening the competitive digital banking playing field in the UK with fintech experimentation and evolved customer experience... Read more
FeaturedFintechMubadala acquires a 3.4% stake in UK fintech FinablrPritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 The acquisition is made MIC Capital Partners, a fund owned by Mubadala Investment Company... Read more
MagazineTechnologyBitcoin: The new gold in a declining global economy?Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 Professional investors seek easier access to Bitcoin and that’s what Asia’s first bitcoin mutual fund promises to offer... Read more
MagazineWealth managementWhy wealth managers need accountabilityBharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 Wealth managers must rise above the commission based approach to create value for investors... Read more
BankingFeaturedMonzo launches current account services for SMEsPritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 The trial period lasted 12 months and saw the participation of 2500 businesses... Read more