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 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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Fintech News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Fintech firm Surfin has raised US$12.5 The company leverages AI and data analytics to support its operations, enabling it to provide scalable financial services tailored to the needs of the underserved middle class. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Bootstrapped Fintech Surfin Lands US$12.5M

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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. “We have been able to scale while giving underserved customers the personalised guidance and expert solutions they need.

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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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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

Supporting the project, FinTech Wales, the independent membership association and champion of the fintech and financial services industry in Wales, has announced a new partnership with Future Finance. The news was announced at FinTech Wales’ monthly Networking Breakfast event, hosted by Atamis.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 10, 2024

The post Kueski Launches In-Store Mobile Payments to Support Underserved Banking Customers in Mexico appeared first on The Fintech Times. Kueski now estimates that one in four of the top e-commerce merchants in Mexico is offering its BNPL service.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Ruslena Ramli, Director of Fintech & Islamic Digital Economy at MDEC , also welcomed Vilja’s choice of Kuala Lumpur for its regional headquarters, emphasizing Malaysia’s role as a growing technology hub for ASEAN and the broader APAC region. This article first appeared on fintechnews.my This article first appeared on fintechnews.my

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) has announced the finalists for its 2024 Fintech Excellence Awards, organised in partnership with the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and supported by PwC Singapore. Four finalists were shortlisted in each category. Ripple, NETS, Syfe, and YouTrip returned as sponsors this year.

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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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CB Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2020

GET the list of fintech 250 companies. Get an Excel file with the entire Fintech 250, CB Insights’ annual ranking of the 250 most promising fintech startups in the world. Want the full post? The post 3 Ways Wealth Tech Companies Are Addressing The Underserved Market appeared first on CB Insights Research.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Capital C Corporation, a Singapore-based fintech, has secured a seven-figure investment in a pre-Series A funding round. Featured image: JJohn Cheow, Chief Investment Officer of Capital C and Jeames Cheow, CEO of Capital C The post Capital C Raises Funding to Launch Superapp, Expand in Southeast Asia appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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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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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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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

AUGUST 14, 2024

The American Fintech Council , the industry association representing responsible fintech firms and banks, has recommended a number of measures to develop a pragmatic regulatory framework for AI to the Department of the Treasury. In June, the Treasury Department issued a request for information on the use of AI 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

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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Fintech Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

ZORRZ , the pioneering fintech driving financial inclusivity, has announced its strategic partnership with CLOWD9 , a B-Corp certified processing platform, to power its innovative BlueAccess Hybrid Credit Card platform. “We are delighted that ZORRZ has chosen to partner with CLOWD9!

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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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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Existing investors in Finfra include Hustle Fund, Firstpick, DS/X Ventures, Seedstars, Fintech Nation Fund, BADideas Fund, and Gold Dragon Ventures. Finfra reported that it has facilitated over US$65 million in credit for underserved Indonesian businesses since its establishment in 2022.

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Fintech News

APRIL 3, 2024

The report, titled “Her Fintech Edge: Market Insights for Inclusive Growth”, explores the representation of women within fintech portfolios and the factors influencing, and examines the performance of women customers compared to overall portfolios, considering loyalty, customer lifetime value (CLV), and default rates.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We are proud to bring the service benefits of cutting edge fintech developments to communities that have traditionally been underserved.”. The post Viamericas Enhances Money Transfer Options With Real-Time Domestic Cash-to-Account appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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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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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GXS Group is set to launch its business banking services in early 2025, starting with Singapore, as part of its efforts to expand offerings and serve underserved segments across Southeast Asia. The post GXS Bank to Launch Business Banking Offerings in Early 2025 appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 19, 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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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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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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Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Post-COVID-19, webinars continue to thrive, owing to their versatility, accessibility, affordability and effectiveness in engaging and educating audiences in an increasingly digital world. The session will be moderated by Urs Bolt, a Fintech and Banking Expert. Similarly, research by GoodFirms found a notable uptick, with 46.5%

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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. Explore how fintech solutions are being utilised to enhance financial inclusion and bridge the gap in underserved regions.

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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

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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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This investment will help Funding Societies expand its reach and provide greater access to credit for underserved small businesses across the region. This enables us to further explore scalable debt financing for growth and profitability, and bolster financial inclusion for the underbanked and underserved SMEs in the region.”

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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. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes.

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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 News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This solution enables seamless, real-time cross-border payments to over 3 billion mobile wallets, empowering financial institutions to deliver faster, more transparent transactions while enhancing financial inclusion in underserved regions.”

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By uniting their expertise, TransferTo and Ecobank will drive financial inclusion, empower underserved communities, and establish secure, seamless digital pathways that connect Africa’s economies with the rest of the world. This partnership marks a significant step towards bridging gaps and unlocking potential across African communities.”

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