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VC investment in emerging markets plummeted by over 40% last year
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Nomupay raises $37M on a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia
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Yuval Tal: The Financial Guru Behind Payoneer
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Orbit Startups and Sanabil Investments launch accelerator for early-stage tech innovation across Saudi Arabia and MENA
Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit to catalyze early-stage startups in high-growth sectors in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region …
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500 Global and Sanabil Investments Announce Batch 6 of the Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator Program
The final selected companies are focused on developing solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including Fintech … 2023 YTD has been recognized by MAGNiTT as the most active international …
Stephanie Ferris, ‘the most powerful woman in fintech,’ talks about risk
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US Department of Justice Files Complaint Against Fintech Firm Dave, CEO Jason Wilk Alleging “Deceptive” Practices in Violation of Federal Law
The Justice Department, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced a civil enforcement action against Dave Inc. .
Al Ansari Financial Services and Halan partner to pioneer multiple financing services in the UAE
This partnership will introduce Salary Advance and Send Now, Pay Later (SNPL) services, providing customers with financial flexibility …
UAE: Salary advance, remit and pay later options now available for unbanked residents
UAE residents can now access salary advances … a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, and the fintech firm Halan. The service is primarily aimed at underbanked and unbanked residents and …
Al Ansari Financial Services, Halan partner to launch financing solutions in UAE
Salary Advance and Send Now, Pay Later (SNPL), which offer greater financial flexibility and convenience for Al Ansari Financial Services’ customers …
Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM, UAE Ministry of Interior to Combat Financial Crime Related to Virtual Assets
ADGM remains committed to working with stakeholders across the UAE to develop mechanisms that ensure the … online lending, and other forms of Fintech.
A look inside D.C.’s new financial power scene
While there were a few Democrats who stopped by—notably New York Department of Financial Services superintendent Adrienne Harris and California representative Ro Khanna—this was an overt celebration …
Nadine Mezher
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Fintech Wrapped: Three Surprising Things That Happened In Fintech In 2024
From a crypto renaissance in recent months, a slow exit environment and important shifts in emerging markets, 2024 was also a year of transformation.
Turkey vs UAE: Where Should You Start Your Business?
Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are attractive destinations for foreign entrepreneurs looking to start a business.