Fintech Finance

MAY 16, 2024

Mastercard has collaborated with ABHI , an embedded finance platform backed by Hub71, to strengthen financial payments landscape across the UAE. It was also the first to receive the Technology Pioneer 2023 Award by the World Economic Forum, making fintech history in the MENAP region.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Thredd , the leading next-gen issuer payments platform, announced that 2023 will deliver the best performance in the company’s history. During 2023, Thredd expanded its existing customer base, increasing its transaction growth across several regions.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 17, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

billion in 2022, plus a further plunge to US$39 billion in 2023, as per CB Insights — has seen fintechs in certain regions noting the poor funding outlook as a hindrance to better growth. The commitment to financial inclusion remains a cornerstone of the fintech value proposition. billion in 2021 to US$77.5

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Fintech News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Super apps with embedded finance capabilities have been one of the dominant payments across Asia even before 2024. The Future Market Insights study from 2022 highlights the burgeoning potential of this sector, projecting the global market for instant payments to grow from US$28 billion in 2023 to US$125.7

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 9, 2023

We’re excited to share the thoughts of fintech CEOs and industry leaders from across the globe to 2023’s key takeaways and what we should expect to be top of the agenda in 2024. Consumer Duty, a set of rules aimed at enhancing consumer protection in the financial services sector, came into force in July 2023.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

AFF 2023 also featured a comprehensive showcase of the latest advancements in fintech, unveiling emerging business strategies while fostering expansive professional networks and saw the active involvement of over 120 exhibitors. artificial intelligence (AI) in finance and cybersecurity.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 16, 2024

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 25, 2024

The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator, launched in June 2023 , aligns with Visa’s pledge to invest $1 billion in Africa by 2027, aiming to revolutionize Africa’s payment ecosystem and uplift the digital economy. Additionally, they should be actively generating revenue on the African continent.

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Fintech News

JULY 23, 2024

Of the 13 Southeast Asian companies that made it into this year’s list, six are returning honorees from 2023. These companies are CapBay, Airwallex, Aspire, GoTo Group, Grab Financial Group and StashAway. The remaining seven are newcomers: Akseleran, Crypto.com, ANEXT Bank, Atome Financial, DBS Bank, Opn and YouTrip.

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Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2024

Minna Bank also aims to provide banking-as-a-service and embedded finance solutions for non-financial companies. million users as of March 2022, offering various banking services such as deposits, loans, debit cards and international money transfers.Toss Bank was planning to raise funds at a valuation of US$3 billion in Q1 2023.

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Finovate

MAY 17, 2024

A partnership between NymCard and Dellsons Associates will help bring embedded finance solutions to businesses in the Middle East and Pakistan. Sub-Saharan Africa Mastercard partnered with the Cooperative Bank of Oromia to improve financial inclusion in Ethiopia.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 2, 2024

The Visa Everywhere Initiative presents a unique opportunity for startups in the Levant region to showcase their ingenuity and address pressing challenges in financial sector including payments and ecommerce. .” ” The program first launched in the US in 2015 and quickly expanded into a global program.

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Finovate

JULY 31, 2024

The incoming cohort consists of startups that have shown “dedication to democratizing financial tools and providing cutting-edge services for SMEs,” Mastercard noted in a statement. Joining Parlay in the upcoming cohort of the program are Ballerine, Boost, CredibleX, Digi, Merge, Prime Dash, and RedOwl.

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M2P Fintech

MARCH 28, 2024

As of December 2023, an impressive 130 countries are actively exploring CBDC initiatives. It aims to streamline verification, enhance accuracy, and promote financial inclusion. This collaborative approach expands market reach and enhances financial inclusivity. E.g., ride-hailing, travel bookings, etc.

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