We recently compiled a list of the 20 Fintech Stocks Riding the AI Wave Higher. In this article, we are going to take a look at where SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) stands against the other …
A payments startup hoping to take on Stripe and Square just raised $75 million with this pitch deck
Some of the industry’s biggest fintech investors just backed an up-and-coming payments startup challenging Stripe and Square. Finix, founded in 2016, lets other businesses accept, disburse …
Want To Work Remotely? Then You Need To Develop These Skills
Hard technical skills that are job-specific clearly matter in fintech, but increasingly, so do soft skills. These are the non-technical, interpersonal abilities that help you to work effectively with …
Pemo hits AED 1.4bln in transactions, secures $7mln in Pre-Series A led by Augmentum Fintech and Shorooq
Leading UAE fintech, Pemo secures $7 million USD in funding as international investors back its potential to revolutionise the spend management sector in the region …
Paymentology, Zand team up to spur fintech growth in UAE
Paymentology, a London-headquartered global card issuing and processing platform, has signed a referral partnership with Zand Bank, the first fully licensed, all-digital bank in the United Arab …
Félix Pago expands to Central America with support from Mastercard
Félix Pago, a Miami-based fintech startup that developed a chat-based platform using blockchain and artificial intelligence to enable Latino workers in the US to send money back to their families in …
Dubai’s Economy Expands 3.3% in Q2 as Key Sectors Surge
Dubai Dubai’s economy saw a notable growth of 3.3% in the second quarter of 2024, reaching a value of Dh116 billion ($31.58 billion), fueled by strong performance in key non-oil sectors like tourism, …
It’s finally Friday: 20 cool things to do in Dubai this weekend
Prepare yourselves, there’s a lot to fit into 48 short hours. This weekend Dubai is running on all engines and you’re about to be all over the city as you sprint from your morning yoga session to …
Fintech and the rise of collaboration rather than competition
For example, the Beehive fintech platform is an example of innovative peer-to-peer financing. Simply put, P2P financing uses fintech reaching hundreds or even thousands of potential investors and …
Fintechs need to be more proactive about regulatory compliance
The Synapse failure and recent enforcement actions make it clear that fintechs need to up their regulatory compliance game. At the same time, they have an opportunity to help shape future rules, …
FTC Sues Cash-Advance Fintech Dave, Says it Deceives the ‘Financially Vulnerable’
The Los Angeles-based company defended its business practices and called the enforcement action “regulatory overreach.” …
South Korean Shipbuilding Stocks Rally After Trump Remarks
As China now outnumbers the U.S. in terms of their naval battleship fleets, the U.S. is seeking to bolster and expand business with South Korea’s globally well-regarded shipbuilders, including HD …
Shorooq leads Corgea’s $2.6mln seed round to revolutionize cybersecurity with AI-driven vulnerability remediation
We have built deep sectoral expertise in fintech, platforms, software, and deep tech. Shorooq has backed category leaders such as Pure Harvest Smart Farms, Nymcard, Tamara, Sarwa, Lean Technologies, …
SoFi Technologies: Solid Upside Ahead
SoFi beat Q3 earnings estimates with strong membership growth, top line expansion & improved adjusted EBITDA. See why I continue to rate SOFI stock a strong buy.
BNZ acquires BlinkPay, set to pour ‘heaps’ into open banking
BNZ has acquired open banking fintech startup BlinkPay for an undisclosed amount, but which co-founder Adrian Smith has called “heaps”. Existing shareholders, including Smith and his late co-founder …
Felix Honigwachs shares Digital Wallet Growth and Contactless Payments: The Surge in Global Adoption
In recent years, digital wallets and contactless payments have become two of the most revolutionary forces in the fintech industry. Driven by a perfect blend of consumer demand, enhanced security …
Takeaways From Money 2020: Trends, Transformations, And Predictions
Coming out of Money2020, here is a round-up of key trends from leading CEOs, founders, venture capitalists and other industry insiders on the future of fintech.