Fintech leaders need strategies that embed compliance into the innovation process, improve collaboration across teams and strengthen engagement with regulators.
Fintech’s Female Factor: How Women Are Shaping An Evolving Industry In The MENA
The ascension of Saudi Arabia’s fintech industry is a story of transformation. Under the sweeping ambitions of Vision 2030, the Kingdom has positioned itself as one of the fastest-growing hubs for …
Wally’s, ‘Home of the Great American Road Trip,’ to open location in Independence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wally’s, known to Midwesterners for its massive gas station locations, is set to expand to the Kansas City area and open a location in Independence, the company announced. The gas …
UAE fintech market poised to grow at 12% per year
Over the past year, the UAE market has surged to an estimated value of $3.56 billion, with projections suggesting it could reach $6.43 billion by 2030. This growth — driven by a compound annual rate …
Félix Pago and Mercado Pago México Join Forces to Transform Cross-Border Remittances for Latin American Families
Innovative partnership between Félix Pago and Mercado Pago México brings a seamless, secure, and cost-effective remittance solution to Latin families in the US. SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June …
Felix Capital closes $300M fund to double down on DTC, break into fintech and make late-stage deals
To kick off 2020, one of Europe’s newer — and more successful — investment firms has closed a fresh, oversubscribed fund, one sign that VC in the region will continue to run strong in the year ahead …
Klarna IPO: Stock Climbs 15% in Trading Debut
The fintech raised $1.37 billion from the sale. At the opening trade price of $52 a share, Klarna’s valuation would be $19.7 billion.
Fintech’s New Frontier: Money20/20 Middle East To Stage The Industry’s Largest Ever Gathering In The Region In Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has made fintech a national priority—and the Kingdom is pulling no punches to become a hub where capital, innovation, and policy meet.Fintech Saudi, a national platform crea …
Fintech’s New Frontier: Money20/20 Middle East To Stage The Industry’s Largest Ever Gathering In The Region In Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has made fintech a national priority—and the Kingdom is pulling no punches to become a hub where capital, innovation, and policy meet.Fintech Saudi, a national platform crea …
Leading Fintech Group MoMo Partners With iProov to Safeguard Vietnamese Against Digital Fraud
Proov, the world’s leading provider of science-based biometric identity verification solutions, today announced that MoMo, Vietnam’s leading financial technology group, is enhancing security for its …
Oman Future Fund opens ‘quick’ loan scheme for SMEs
The Oman Future Fund has launched a lending programme to accelerate access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The OR2 billion ($5.2 billion) fund, owned by the Oman Investment …
Sovereign-backed VentureSouq closes second FinTech fund, marking a major milestone for MENA’s startup ecosystem
Fund backed by Jada, SVC, SAB, Mubadala, Takamol, Krafton, ISSF, strengthening support for early-stage FinTech across MENA …
A Rising Tide for Fintech in the UAE: What Revolut’s Entry Really Means
When Revolut announced it had secured an in-principle licence in the UAE, headlines rightly focused on the arrival of one of the world’s largest fintechs in the Gulf. With over 60 million customers …
A Key To Fintech Company Success Is Being Purpose Driven
Put more simply, purpose is the reason a company exists. Clearly defining that purpose can help fintech companies stand out from the competition, meet company goals and shape company culture. This …
Qatar signals long-term growth with ambitious FDI drive
Qatar is charting a long term growth course with an ambitious plan to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), aligned with the Third …
Revolut Plans UAE Debut After Securing Central Bank Approval
Revolut Ltd. is planning to launch its services in the United Arab Emirates after the fintech behemoth secured initial approval for licenses from the country’s central bank.
$1 Trillion Opportunity – How Israel Can Break into the African Market
First of its kind study reveals that the key to succeeding in Africa isn’t high-end technology but adaptability and community …