ExclusiveFeaturedFintechA cash-free tomorrow: Qi Card’s 10-year fintech odyssey in IraqIFM CorrespondentMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024 At the heart of Qi Card's revolutionary advancement is its innovative payment solution, a trailblazing approach that has transformed the dynamics of the Iraqi market... Read more
FeaturedFintechMobile & card payments rise as Saudi Arabia transitions to a cashless societyIFM CorrespondentNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023 According to the Fintech Saudi report for the financial year 2021-22, there were 147 active fintech ventures in Saudi Arabia... Read more
FeaturedFintechIF Insights: Europe’s fintech reforms and the need to eliminate US duopoly in the sectorIFM CorrespondentJuly 13, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 13, 2023 Europe is known for having a favourable regulatory environment for fintech firms... Read more
FeaturedFintechStart-up of the Week: DNA Payments is changing Europe’s PoS gameIFM CorrespondentJune 28, 2023October 10, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentJune 28, 2023October 10, 2023 DNA Payments, established in 2018, took its first external funding in 2021 from private equity firm Alchemy Partners... Read more
EconomyMagazineGig Economy: Evolution of labour marketIFM CorrespondentDecember 15, 2022March 16, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 15, 2022March 16, 2023 The gig economy is expected to grow to $455B by 2023 year-end in gross volume transactions... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedBank’s rapid payment mode brings cheers to businesses & consumersWebAdminNovember 4, 2022 by WebAdminNovember 4, 2022 In comparison to regular transfers, several banks already charge significantly more for IP transfers—up to 30 euros in some situations... Read more
FeaturedFintechWho dominates Middle East fintech sector regulations?WebAdminOctober 31, 2022October 31, 2022 by WebAdminOctober 31, 2022October 31, 2022 There are several aspects of the fintech business that need to be regulated... Read more
FeaturedFintechMastercard, Visa ban not to affect domestic transactions in RussiaIFM CorrespondentMarch 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Both Visa and Mastercard said that they would also stop their business in Russia in the wake of the present crisis.... Read more
BankingFeaturedMasterCard unveils virtual card for instant B2B solutionsIFM CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2022 The offering uses machine learning and straight-through processing instant payment of supplier invoices... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyMasterCard partners with Coinbase for NFT marketplace purchaseIFM CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2022 The agreement is aimed at allowing non-crypto natives to get into NFTs without using a wallet... Read more