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…
FinVolution Acquires Fundo in Australia
FinVolution acquires Fundo as part of its expansion into Australia. The acquisition marks the company’s entry into a developed financial…
Ripple applies for Brazil VASP license to expand
Ripple is applying for a Brazilian VASP licence to operate legally in the country. The request targets compliance with new…
Tabby Card Expands UAE Network with Apple Store Partnership
Tabby Card Apple Store UAE allows customers to pay for Apple products using instalments. The option is available in both…
SAP Becomes First ERP Provider Pre-Approved for UAE E-Invoicing Framework
SAP has become the first leading enterprise resource planning provider to receive pre-approval under the SAP UAE e-invoicing framework established…
Arab Bank fintech accelerator partners with Fuze
Arab Bank’s fintech accelerator has signed an agreement with digital assets company Fuze to strengthen fintech innovation in the Middle…
Egypt FRA Regulatory Sandbox Approves Lumin Soft for Fintech Testing
The Egypt FRA regulatory sandbox has granted preliminary approval to fintech company Lumin Soft. The approval allows the company to…
East African Banks Face Growing Pressure from Fintech Firms
East African banks are facing increasing competition from fintech companies across the region. The rise of digital financial platforms is…
UAE Fintech Sector Set to Reach $5.71 Billion by 2029
The UAE fintech sector is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Market projections show the sector reaching $5.71…
UAE FinTech Hub Expands Global Financial Technology Leadership
The UAE FinTech Hub is strengthening its position as a global center for financial technology. The United Arab Emirates continues…
Ubuy Introduces Tabby Instalment Payments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Ubuy Tabby instalment payments are now available for shoppers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The cross-border e-commerce…
Kenya and Rwanda Plan Single Fintech License Passporting System
Kenya and Rwanda are working on a single fintech license passporting system to simplify cross-border financial technology operations. The initiative…
Simpaisa Acquires aamarPay and Invests $1M in Bangladesh Fintech
Simpaisa acquires aamarPay as part of a $1 million investment aimed at expanding digital payment services in Bangladesh. The acquisition…
Shariah-Compliant Neobank in Africa Launches Through Nyla and Mambu Partnership
A new Shariah-compliant neobank in Africa is being launched through a partnership between Ghana-based fintech company Nyla and cloud banking…
ADCB Egypt Deploys FICO Fraud Manager to Strengthen Fraud Detection
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt (ADCB Egypt) has introduced FICO Fraud Manager as part of a partnership with Network International.…