Blackstone Invests $250 Million in UAE Payments Firm ADGT
A major global investment firm is quietly placing a bold bet on the future of digital infrastructure in the Middle…
Afreximbank Accelerator African Startups: A New Era Begins
A new wave of African innovation is quietly taking shape—and only eight startups have made the cut. Afreximbank accelerator African…
EasyWill teams up with REELLY AI to protect UAE real estate client assets
The EasyWill Reelly AI partnership UAE real estate agents initiative is designed to help protect client assets during property transactions.…
Trip.com partners with Checkout.com to streamline global travel payments
The Trip.com Checkout.com partnership is aimed at making payments smoother and more reliable for travelers around the world. By working…
Dubai FinTech Summit Rescheduled to November 2–3, 2026
Dubai, UAE — The Dubai FinTech Summit, one of the key events under Dubai Future Finance Week, has been moved…
Klarna boosts US loan financing to $17bn with Elliott deal
The Klarna Elliott partnership expansion is built around a large financing deal in the United States. Klarna has deepened its…
PRA fines Bank of London Group and Oplyse £2m
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has fined the Bank of London Group and its parent company, Oplyse Holdings, £2 million…
Vault22 AI Wealth Platform Launches in UAE
Vault22 has introduced its AI wealth platform in the United Arab Emirates, bringing together a range of tools designed to…
Isracard buys Esh Bank in $130M deal
Isracard is moving forward with plans to acquire Esh Bank after signing a memorandum of understanding. The agreement sets the…
Revolut posts £1.7bn profit after 57% surge in 2025
Revolut had a standout year in 2025, with profit reaching £1.7 billion. That’s a 57% jump from the year before.…
Paydo CEO Serhii Zakharov Earns Fintech Week Dubai Honor
PayDo CEO FinTech Week Dubai Award Recognition PayDo CEO FinTech Week Dubai award was presented to Serhii Zakharov during FinTech…
Huawei partners with Yowpay to enable SEPA POS payments on smartwatches
Huawei YowPay smartwatch POS payments introduce a system that allows smartwatches to function as payment terminals. The solution uses open…
GoTyme Bank Hits 12 Million South African Customers with BPC Support
GoTyme Bank 12 million customers milestone marks significant growth since its launch in 2019. The digital bank reached this figure…
UAE and Saudi Elevate Financial Resilience as Compliance Focus
Financial Services Resilience UAE Saudi Becomes Compliance Priority Financial services resilience UAE Saudi is becoming a central focus for regulators…
Visa unveils Agentic Ready AI program for agentic commerce readiness
The Visa Agentic Ready Europe programme is Visa’s latest move to support AI-powered payments across the region. It’s designed to…
UAE Central Bank Launches Resilience Package Supported by AED 1T Reserves
The UAE Central Bank resilience package is a large-scale financial support plan backed by more than AED 1 trillion in…
SoFi challenges Muddy Waters report, explores potential legal action
The SoFi Muddy Waters report dispute began after short seller Muddy Waters Research released a critical report and disclosed a…
Femsa reduces workforce at Spin fintech unit in Mexico
FEMSA Spin fintech restructuring is all about tightening costs and reshaping how the business operates. FEMSA, the Mexican retail giant,…
NCR Voyix sells Japan banking tech unit to NTT Data
NCR Voyix Japanese bank technology sale involves the transfer of its Japan-based banking technology business to NTT Data. The transaction…
HSBC invests in Candex Series C funding round
HSBC invests in Candex Series C funding round to support the fintech company’s expansion and product development. The investment forms…