FintechDonald Trump bans the US from transacting in Venezuelan cryptocurrency PetroInternational Finance DeskMarch 20, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 20, 2018February 27, 2020 With the ban being implemented, Venezuela has plunged into economic adversity again... Read more
FintechDIFC, MEVP prepare to shape the region’s fintech ecosystemInternational Finance DeskMarch 12, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 12, 2018February 27, 2020 The MoU intends to support investment activity in the industry with a focus on DIFC’s US$100mn fintech fund... Read more
FinanceRevolut breaks even as global expansion arrivesInternational Finance DeskFebruary 26, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 26, 2018February 27, 2020 There are plans to expand its offerings into the US, Asia and Australia this year, according to Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky... Read more
FintechSoftServe and Adjoint deliver the future of blockchain in finTechInternational Finance DeskFebruary 22, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 22, 2018February 27, 2020 New partnership to bring financial sector unmatched security and scalability for mission critical blockchain applications... Read more
BankingEmirates NBD Egypt launches a new breakthrough feature named “mepay” in its Mobile Banking ApplicationInternational Finance DeskFebruary 22, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 22, 2018February 27, 2020 The bank’s new application mePay is a pioneer in digital banking, aiding customers with saving time and effort... Read more
FinanceRussian central bank approves framework for fintech developmentInternational Finance DeskFebruary 20, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 20, 2018February 27, 2020 The overall aim is to drive ‘digitisation’ and build competitiveness within the country’s financial sector... Read more
FintechSurge in Israeli insurtech attracts global giantsInternational Finance DeskFebruary 16, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 16, 2018February 27, 2020 Smart business models coupled with robust technology brings equal opportunities for insurers and startups... Read more
FintechUAE Ministry of Finance counts down to Finovate Middle EastInternational Finance DeskFebruary 5, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 5, 2018February 27, 2020 Global fintech innovation showcase in Dubai on February 26-27... Read more
FintechIBM announces major Blockchain solution to speed global paymentsBharath KumarOctober 16, 2017 by Bharath KumarOctober 16, 2017 Collaboration with Banking Leaders to Accelerate Financial Exchange and Settlement Across Currency Corridors... Read more
FintechTechnologyEx-President of PayPal Scott Thompson joins Canadian fintech startup Payment Rails as investor and board advisorBharath KumarOctober 10, 2017 by Bharath KumarOctober 10, 2017 Canadian fintech startup Payment Rails closes Seed investment round bringing total funding to $1.1M... Read more