The Fintech Times

APRIL 22, 2024

Codebase Technologies , a UAE-based fintech platform provider, has launched its ‘Digibanc SME Financing’ platform to address the needs of underserved Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across MENA and APAC. per cent from 2022 to 2031. Globally the financing gap for formal MSMEs is an estimated $5.2

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

By leveraging the TrueMoney platform, Igloo plans to extend the reach of essential insurance products to the underserved and those residing in remote areas, helping to bridge the protection gap. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to innovation and inclusivity in the insurance industry.”

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Despite its political unrest and economic challenges, Myanmar has shown significant progress in the fintech sector, bringing financial services to underserved populations. But how has this development unfolded and what is the current state of fintech in the country?

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Fintech Finance

JULY 30, 2024

Mastercard hosted the second annual Mastercard Ghana Fintech Forum in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders and thought leaders in the fintech industry to discuss critical developments and foster collaboration. The event highlighted the progress and innovation within Ghana’s fintech sector.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 28, 2024

The Visa Creator Commerce Study found 90 per cent of creators have experienced issues when getting paid presenting a significant opportunity for innovative financial products that solve the payment issue. Therefore, the partnership is directly tackling the challenges encountered by the financially underserved creator economy.

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Fintech Review

JULY 16, 2024

Open banking is transforming the financial landscape by fostering innovation , competition, and improved customer experiences. For example, APIs allow fintech companies to access banking data, facilitating the creation of enhanced financial services. In Europe, the PSD2 directive has spurred significant innovation.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fintech companies and traditional banks are increasingly working together. Historically seen as competitors, fintechs and banks now find common ground to enhance services and reach broader audiences. Why Are Banks and Fintechs Collaborating? Banks and fintechs have different strengths.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 26, 2024

This March, The Fintech Times is shifting its spotlight towards insurtech, exploring the potential impact of blockchain technology on insurance processes and its role in instilling trust in digital transactions. “Insurance policies and products can often be complex, high-touch, and very time consuming. .

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite the rise of digital payments, the resurgence of cash use in the UK signals that physical money, supported by emerging cashtech innovations, remains an essential part of the financial ecosystem. Digital payments have dominated the fintech conversation for years.

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Electronic Transactions Association

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The report, Advancing Economic Inclusion—Empowering Underserved Communities with Fintech , highlights the innovative products and services revolutionizing the way commerce is conducted through safe, secure, convenient, and rewarding solutions.

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Fintech Review

JULY 24, 2024

In emerging markets, fintech is profoundly transforming financial services. These markets, often characterised by underdeveloped financial infrastructure , benefit significantly from fintech innovations. This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The fintech industry, having navigated through the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, has demonstrated not only resilience but also a robust capacity for growth. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth. However, the fintech sector’s journey is not without its challenges.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 3, 2024

The American Fintech Council (AFC), the industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, is joining forces with the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE), which has selected the first cohort of companies in its new fintech accelerator programme.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The fifth iteration of the ‘Fintech for Inclusion Global Summit’ took place at the Tobacco Dock in Wapping, London, bringing together the industry’s frontrunners who are making an impactful change to the fintech market. The event saw over 270 attendees and put a twist on a standard fintech event.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024 is returning for its 9th edition from 6 to 8 November, with the Insights Forum taking place beforehand on 4 and 5 November. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 9, 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 BaaS evolves, it is helping fintech innovation reach new markets and underserved communities; which has the potential to greatly improve financial inclusion across the globe.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

Future Finance is a collaborative research project aiming to support mid-tier organisations and small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK financial services sector to adopt innovative processes and products that improve accessibility of their services.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 10, 2024

Ultimately, Kueski’s mission is to facilitate the financial lives of Mexicans, and this latest innovation represents a significant step toward financial inclusion for all. The post Kueski Launches In-Store Mobile Payments to Support Underserved Banking Customers in Mexico appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Niklas Wiberg expressed support for Vilja’s initiative and highlighting the importance of promoting innovation that drives economic growth and financial inclusion. Additionally, Vilja took the lead in a new initiative announced by MDEC and the Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM). This article first appeared on fintechnews.my

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Fintech News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Fintech startups in Southeast Asia secured a total of US$899 million in funding in H1 2024, a 25% year-on-year (YoY) decrease from US$1.2 Today, we examine the most active fintech investors in Southeast Asia over the past two years, highlighting their focus areas, investment strategies, and the notable startups in their portfolios.

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Clearly Payments

APRIL 9, 2024

The emergence of financial technology (fintech) companies has sparked a debate and some contention. There is no question that fintech has had an impact, however the real question is about the future, what will be the prominent financial services, and can this evolution see the dying of a certain species of traditional financial services.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 11, 2024

This June at The Fintech Times, we’re focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The fintech industry is known for its innovative, agile reputation, and yet it still faces a significant diversity problem that threatens to halt its growth and stop that innovation moving.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 23, 2024

Credit data solution provider Bloom Credit has become the newest member of the American Fintech Council (AFC), the industry association representing responsible fintechs and banks. AFC members foster competition in consumer finance and pioneer products to better serve underserved consumer segments and geographies.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 11, 2024

Fintech Galaxy , the UAE-based open banking and financial innovation company, is joining forces with Yabx , a leader in alternate data-based lending and loan portfolio management for underserved segments of the population, to enhance SME lending.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 22, 2024

Exploring how the payments industry can innovate to mitigate the UK's cost of living crisis, this article highlights fintech's role in aiding the newly underserved towards financial resilience and inclusivity Read more

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 1, 2024

This March, The Fintech Times is turning its focus towards insurtech, shedding light on the innovative advancements and sustainable initiatives within the insurance sector. Dive into the collaborative efforts between startups and traditional insurers to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of consumers.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Thailand’s Lightnet and Hong Kong-based fintech unicorn WeLab have teamed up to apply for a virtual bank license in Thailand. The aim is to enhance financial access for underserved retail customers and small businesses. WeLab is backed by billionaire Li Ka-shing and aims to grow its user base to 500 million by 2032.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 19, 2024

The American Fintech Council (AFC), the industry association representing fintech firms and innovative BaaS banks, is joining forces with private equity firm Raido Capital Partners. Raido Capital Partners makes strategic investments in fintech and tech-enabled financial services.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 28, 2024

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change.

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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. Despite these advancements, about 30 per cent of the adult population remains underserved in financial services.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A fintech veteran with over two decades of experience at industry giants including American Express, PayPal, and Super Payments, Smallwood will spearhead the unicorn’s ambitious goal to become the UK’s leading financial service provider for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This is a flagship credit fund managed by a regulated subsidiary of Singapore-based fintech Helicap. The fund offers debt financing to fintech companies across Southeast Asia, supporting their growth in a rapidly expanding market. This comes at a time when fintech startups in Southeast Asia raised US$899.3

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Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, and Fintech Panel Event May 23, 2024, 12:00 CEST On May 23, 2024, at 12:00 CEST, a panel event titled “Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, and Fintech” will be hosted by Peirce College. The session will be moderated by Urs Bolt, a Fintech and Banking Expert.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 24, 2024

Pyypl (pronounced “People”) – a pioneering fintech company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) – announces Visa Principal Licence Membership and strategic framework agreement. The partnership is aligned with Visa’s growth and innovation strategy of enhancing access to capabilities for 850 million digital natives across MEA.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the global financial landscape, Singapore has carved out a niche for itself as a thriving hub of fintech innovation. The criterion for inclusion was stringent: fintech startups had to exhibit a substantial revenue increase from a minimum of S$150,000 in 2019 to at least S$1.5 million by 2022.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 31, 2024

SDK.finance , a white-label Lithuanian fintech platform for digital payments, has partnered with Salt Edge , the open banking solution provider, aiming to help fintechs of all sizes develop open banking-enabled financial services and applications.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

Indonesia’s startup and fintech scene, are also growing and have strong potential. In the same year, the value of e-commerce transactions in Indonesia totalled around $51.9billion, highlighting the promise that fintech can offer the country. How is fintech integrating in Indonesia?

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