Category: FINTECH

An in-depth analysis of how fintechs are impacting the market and what lessons we can learn from the 2008 crisis.

Upstart shares have had a terrific 12 months, as investors have become more confident. Revenue increased 84% through the first six months of 2025, with loan volumes more than doubling. Shares …

Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, has announced the upgrade of its M-PESA system to a new technology as it celebrates 18 years of M-PESA since its launch in 2007. The upgrade …

Gary Mullan, Oliver Harris, Saad Ansari and Zain Ansari, Founding Partners of Limitless Payments at the company’s official launch in Riyadh. Limitless debuts at Money20/20 Riyadh, merging Xpence, GC …

The UAE fintech will deliver simpler, transparent, and reliable payment solutions for businesses, individuals, and employees across the Emirates …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The countdown has begun for the anticipated 8th edition of Forex Expo Dubai 2025 , taking place on October 6–7 at the Dubai World Trade …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The countdown has begun for the anticipated 8th edition of Forex Expo Dubai 2025 , taking place on October 6–7 at the Dubai World Trade …

In the UAE, Beehive P2P Limited is regulated by the DFSA. In Oman, Beehive Financial Technology SPC is regulated by the FSA. In KSA, Beehive Saudi for Technology and Information Systems Company is …

UAE-based venture capital firm VentureSouq has closed its second fintech fund (FinTech Fund II), after securing backing from a roster of sovereign and institutional investors across the region.

Opendoor stock has jumped more than 1,000% in the last three months. Upstart has a number of similarities to Opendoor. The fintech company has proven its model can work even in a high-interest-rate …

Saudi Arabian buy-now, pay-later fintech startup Tamara is reportedly planning to raise at least $1.4 billion from a group of global lenders. The group includes Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Apollo …

UK card reader firm SumUp is weighing a stock market listing that could value it at up to $15bn (£11.04bn) – a move that could deliver a rare win for the London Stock Exchange, though the firm is also …

Saudi Arabian buy-now, pay-later fintech startup Tamara reportedly plans to raise at least $1.4 billion from a group of global lenders. The group includes Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Apollo Global …

Saudi Arabian buy-now, pay-later fintech startup Tamara reportedly plans to raise at least $1.4 billion from a group of global lenders. The group includes Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Apollo Global …

Despite the industry’s funding woes, some startups–particularly those serving others business—are thriving. Here’s the Forbes Fintech 50 for 2024. The past year has been painful for the financial …

Money20/20 Middle East, which is being staged at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, September 15–17, will be the largest fintech gathering ever hosted in the region.

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 …