FeaturedReal EstateAjar and Visa team to launch digital rent payment option in the Middle EastWebAdminJune 10, 2021 by WebAdminJune 10, 2021 Ajar, will provide tenants with an option to pay rent digitally, and eventually aims to become completely paperless... Read more
FeaturedFintechEuropean Commission probes Visa over ‘anti-competitive behaviour’International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2020September 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2020September 20, 2020 The investigation follows the Wirecard scandals to prevent financial mishaps in the future... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE sees surge in digital payments amid the pandemic: StudyPritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 A survey conducted by Visa revealed that 71% of consumers reported increased use of digital payments... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedVisa, Ooredoo seek to enhance digital payments experience in QatarInternational Finance Business DeskMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020 The companies will jointly offer virtual prepaid cards which will be accepted at Visa's more than 53 mn merchant locations worldwide... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyVisa, Pesapal to boost digital payments for small businesses in AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020 The new partnership will enable small businesses to accept various forms of Visa payments, including Visa QR, MPos, Mini POS and POS... Read more
FeaturedFinanceVisa forays into mobile money in East Africa with Mvisa appInternational Finance Business DeskApril 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 22, 2020 Visa in collaboration wit M-Pesa has launched the app in an effort to strengthen its presence in Kenya... Read more
FeaturedFintechVisa, Nigerian fintech Paga to enhance digital payments across AfricaBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 Visa’s partnership with Paga does not involve investment — and is strategically aimed at expansion across the continent... Read more
FeaturedFintechSouth African fintech Jumo raises $55 million in Goldman-led fundingBharath KumarFebruary 27, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 27, 2020March 18, 2020 The proceeds of the funding will be used to expand its operations into new markets and launch new products... Read more
FintechRevolut to disrupt UK traditional banking with direct debitsInternational Finance DeskNovember 28, 2019January 7, 2020 by International Finance DeskNovember 28, 2019January 7, 2020 It has added a new feature where users can pay with direct debits in UK pounds... Read more
FintechVisa to take 20% in profitable African fintech InterswitchPritam BordoloiNovember 12, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 12, 2019 The $200 mn deal will see Visa become a cornerstone investor in the startup ahead of a London IPO... Read more