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Revenue-based financing startups continue to raise capital in MENA, where the model just works

TechCrunch Fintech

In an era where it has become tougher to raise venture capital, many companies have turned to non-dilutive, revenue-based financing (RBF) as an alternative. As a result, plenty of startups have risen to meet that challenge, none more so than in the MENA region, which has taken to the model like a duck to water. […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Weyay Bank Launches “AFAQ” for Instant Bank Transfers Between GCC Countries at Cost-Efficient Rates

Fintech Finance

In a new step to enhance its financial services and expand its regional scope, Weyay Bank announces the launch of the AFAQ service, which is a qualitative leap in the field of bank transfers between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. AFAQ, by linking the payment systems of the Gulf countries, enables financial transfers in the local currencies of these countries to be made faster and at lower cost compared to the traditional methods usually used in transfers.

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In Profile: Thomas Gillan, CEO of BR-DGE

The Fintech Times

Founded in Edinburgh in 2018, BR-DGE is a payment orchestration provider on a mission for hyper-growth. The company enables enterprise merchants, financial institutions, platforms and payment providers access payment tools and products via a single integration. In this week’s In Profile, we chat with Thomas Gillan , CEO of BR-DGE, to explore the company’s approach to simplifying payment processes for large-scale merchants and to discuss the advancing role of payment orchestration tec

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How fraudsters target UK consumers in the digital age

Neopay

In today’s increasingly digital world, fraudsters continue to adapt and exploit vulnerabilities, with Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams posing one of the most significant threats to consumers. These scams, where individuals are tricked into sending money to fraudulent accounts, cause financial loss and emotional devastation, eroding trust in payment systems and the broader digital ecosystem.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Infinant Secures $15 Million in Series A Funding

Finovate

Digital banking solutions provider Infinant has raised $15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by FINTOP Capital and JAM FINTOP BankTech, and featured participation from Raido Capital Partners, Woodforest Financial Group, and Bankers Helping Bankers. “Financial institutions are realizing significant and responsible growth by diversifying their deposit gathering and payment channels by decoupling from the core and distributing their products across new platforms,” Infinant

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 24/12

The Fintech Times

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 24 December 2024. Partnerships Bitget, the cryptocurrency exchange, has forged a strategic partnership with Fiat24, a Swiss-regulated fintech company. The collaboration focuses on exploring PayFi solutions for major cryptos like Ethereum (ETH) and Bitget Token (BGB), as well as stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC).

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Net Profit Margin and Benchmark per Industry

The Finance Weekly

When running a business, understanding your finances isn't just importantits essential. Among the many metrics out there, one stands out for its ability to offer clear insights into your profitability: net profit margin. Today, well walk through what net profit margin means, how to calculate it, and benchmarks to consider based on your industry.

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Fintech funding to ‘stabilize’ in 2025, VCs to prioritize AI fintechs

Bank Automation

Fintech funding continued to drop in 2024, partly due to macroeconomic conditions, but investors expect funding to stabilize in 2025. Funding through the first nine months of 2024 stood at $24.6 billion, compared to $32.5 billion during the first nine months of 2023, down 24.3% year over year, according to CBInsights State of Fintech Funding […] The post Fintech funding to stabilize in 2025, VCs to prioritize AI fintechs appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Celebrating the Festive Season with PU Prime’s Christmas Promotion

Fintech Review

Ebene, Mauritius, December 11th, 2024, FinanceWire PU Prime , a leading global fintech company in trading and investment services, is excited to announce a new Christmas promotion, bringing holiday cheer to traders with an exclusive opportunity to win seasonal rewards. This special event offers traders exciting ways to win holiday rewards, including Deposit Vouchers, Trade Loss Vouchers, Credit Bonus Vouchers, and more.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?