Fintech Finance

APRIL 29, 2024

Reem Finance (RF), a leading financial services provider in the UAE, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with global digital payments leader, Visa. to expand its offerings by providing innovative, secure digital payment solutions to its customers including contactless enabled Visa cards and digital wallets.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 27, 2024

ZainCash Iraq , a payment service provider and subsidiary of March Holding , has implemented Temenos’ core banking and payments platform to drive the growth and innovation of its digital payment services.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 15, 2024

Commercial Bank International will enable NOW Money to deliver efficient, secure and comprehensive banking solutions to its users through its banking infrastructure. Meanwhile, Network will enable NOW Money to offer faster, more reliable and secure transactions through its payments solutions.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Cambodia is leveraging fintech innovations and strategic reforms to boost economic growth, financial inclusion and international partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in the Southeast Asian digital economy. Cambodia has also ventured into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 8, 2024

the oldest bank in Rwanda and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda , and Network International (Network) have partnered to improve financial inclusion in the country. The agreement with Network International will reinforce I&M Bank’s digital-first strategy and leadership in the Rwandan market.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 8, 2024

Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The BENEFIT Company (BENEFIT), leading fintech company in Bahrain, and the national electronic payment infrastructure operator, to explore opportunities for collaboration in driving innovation and financial inclusion in the country’s dynamic payments ecosystem.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

But to fully realize the sector’s potential, stakeholders must focus on nurturing a robust ecosystem by enhancing capital access, attracting and retaining top talent and fostering a strong demand for payment solutions, a new report by Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA) says.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Launching the Prepaid Hibir Mastercard in collaboration with Mastercard is a testament to this, marking a significant step towards our mission of digital financial inclusion. This service is more than just a payment solution; it is a bridge for Ethiopians to access the global market with ease and security.”

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 29, 2024

We hear from industry experts on how embedded finance ensures the checkout experience is financially inclusive. “Doing so accommodates individuals who may not be able to access traditional banking services, or those who prefer to use alternative payment methods.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) ( www.Orange.com ) and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to expand access to mobile financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership will be rolled out in seven countries including Cameroon, Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

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Finovate

JUNE 21, 2024

Mexican digital payments and commerce enablement platform Clip announced a major investment this week. The company, which offers a suite of payments and other financial services solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in Mexico, has raised $100 million in new funding. .” Clip was founded in 2012.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Network International, a digital commerce player in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with global digital payment provider Ant International to bring expanded digital payment options to businesses across the region. Alipay+ currently connects over 30 digital payment methods across the world.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 18, 2024

. “This collaboration reflects BRI’s continuous efforts to enhance productivity and efficiency by expanding its digital payment channel network to meet the growing demand for global transactions,” he said.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 4, 2024

SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is making digital payments independent of online connectivity. Even in today’s digital-first economy, connectivity issues can present challenges for digital payment transactions, especially in rural areas. billion unbanked people worldwide.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 23, 2024

The agreement with Network International will reinforce DTB’s digital-first strategy in the Kenyan market. Through this partnership, Network will offer a variety of payment products and services including debit, credit and prepaid card hosting and processing as well as e-Commerce.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By invalidating these high-denomination bills, the government aimed to reduce illicit cash flows, which accelerated the adoption of digital payments across the country. Accelerating financial inclusion Though demonetisation was abrupt, it accelerated digitalisation in India, with a significant impact on financial inclusion.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mastercard has partnered with Loop, a leading digital payments technology company licensed by SAMA, to empower businesses and consumers across the Kingdom with greater access to advanced credit card offerings and innovative payment solutions.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 16, 2024

Episode Six (E6), a leading global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and ledger infrastructure, has today announced a partnership with Loop , a major e-Money institution (EMI), to power its Fintech-as-a-Service offering in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 16, 2024

Doha Bank and Mastercard have formed a major long-term partnership to boost the commercial bank’s payment solutions and support Qatar’s digital transformation goals. This strategic alliance, one of the most significant deals in Qatar’s financial sector, highlights Doha Bank’s commitment to digital transformation.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 3, 2024

Damen , a leading electronic payment company and innovator in the field of digital transactions, in collaboration with BKN301 Group , a leading digital payments and Banking-as-a-Service provider in the MENA region, officially launched new mobile application, “Damen Cash”.

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Center for Payments

OCTOBER 20, 2023

When recognizing Cybersecurity Month in October, it is important to consider the connection between cybersecurity, cutting-edge technology, and financial inclusion. Executives of financial institutions should have a good understanding of the importance of financial inclusion and the impact technology has on it is essential.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Governmental initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are successfully encouraging consumers to adopt digital payments, while the region is also quickly aligning with global standards, payment solutions provider Checkout.com has revealed.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

These devices enable consumers to make swift, secure payments by simply tapping their wearable at any compatible point-of-sale (POS) terminal, ATM, or NFC-enabled payment point. This innovation enhances the consumer experience while setting a new standard for secure, frictionless payments, advancing financial inclusion in Somalia.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 4, 2024

Network International launched networkpay, it’s direct-to-merchant service in Egypt last year to offer various channels of acceptance including face to face payments, digital payments and online payments, serving 2,500 merchants in the region so far, while Souhoola has over 130,000 users and a network of more than 1,600 merchant partners.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 15, 2024

WSPN , a leading global digital payments company, proudly announces a strategic collaboration with Fireblocks , an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain, to expand global digitals payment adoption and propel financial inclusion.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 7, 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. Peruvian financial habits are vastly changing from what they have traditionally been.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia-based payment solution provider Geidea , is joining forces with tpay , a local payment connector, in a move to offer an integrated suite of payment methods to enhance the payment experience for merchants and consumers while driving financial inclusion across the region.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 16, 2023

EBANX, a global fintech company specialising in payment solutions for emerging economies, has announced a strategic partnership with Bancolombia bank to integrate payment method Botón Bancolombia into its array of payment options in Latin America.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mastercard has partnered with Loop , a leading digital payments technology company licensed by SAMA, to empower businesses and consumers across the Kingdom with greater access to advanced credit card offerings and innovative payment solutions.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 5, 2024

EBANX, a global cross-border payments fintech, has teamed up with Ozow , South Africa’s instant EFT payments provider, expanding their strategic partnership to further enhance digital payment solutions in South Africa.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and leading global digital payment and financial technology provider Ant International, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend innovative digital payment solutions to businesses in the Middle East and Africa, driving digital transformation (..)

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Singapore-based fintech company FOMO Pay has partnered with Mastercard to debut FOMO SoftPOS, a new Tap on Phone payment solution. This enables businesses to process contactless card payments directly on their smartphones via the FOMO Pay app, available on the Google Play Store.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

EFT Corporation , an African-focused fintech and payment solutions provider, recently hosted its EFT Corporation Connect: Zambia event in Lusaka. The event underscored EFTCorp’s commitment to driving financial inclusion and delivering payment solutions that empower businesses across the region.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This collaboration aims to offer a new BNPL payment method for PayTabs Egypt merchants, increasing the range of payment options offered online. By integrating Souhoola’s BNPL solution, we are not only addressing the buying habits and lifestyle choices of consumers but also providing our merchants with a competitive edge.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By facilitating a shift from cash to digital payments, BOP is not only revolutionizing the SME sector, but also promoting financial inclusion in Pakistan’s burgeoning gig economy. This will enable Corporates to manage payments more efficiently and reduce friction in making B2B payments.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

Nicolas Andine, CEO of NOW Money, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are thrilled to partner with Mastercard, a global pioneer in payments innovation. Convenient Digital Payments: Integration of the Mastercard with the NOW Money app allows for seamless financial management.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Kenya’s payment acceptance market continues to grow, with mobile wallet payments driven by M-PESA showing a 12.7% By embedding Mastercard’s omnichannel acceptance solutions across M-PESA’s merchant space, the partnership is scaling digital payments across Kenya. CAGR between 2020 and 2024.

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