With growth of over $500 million worth transactions annually, Telr anticipates reaching transactions worth $1 billion transactions per year by the end of 2017. Telr has raised funds from investors in …
FDIC Signage Changes Risk Confusing Bank Customers, Critics Say
An FDIC proposal dialing back requirements for banks to display the agency’s official sign online and in mobile apps risks leaving customers vulnerable to steep losses as happened with the failure of …
A Tipping Point: MAGNiTT’s Philip Bahoshy On The MENA’s US$1.2 Billion Venture Capital Record In Q3 2025
Startups in the Middle East bagged a record US$1.2 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to the Dubai-based data platform MAGNiTT, thereby defying the downturn across other emerging …
Moniepoint Closes $200M Series C Funding Round With Plans To Drive Financial Inclusion And Expand Internationally
Moniepoint has officially closed its Series C round, amounting to over $200 million in equity financing. The round was led by Development Partners International’s African Development (ADP) III fund, …
Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech – Moniepoint Secures US$110 Million Investment to Scale Digital Payments and Banking Solutions
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Moniepoint Inc. (“the Company” or “Moniepoint”), Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, announces it has successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, to power the dreams …
Gen Z’s Surprising Exit from Banking Reveals a New Career Playbook
Why exchange prestige for freedom?” That’s the cry ringing out in boardrooms as banks lose a steady exodus of Gen Z stars down the door. Traditionally the epitome of stability and achievement, banking …
Crypto, Fintech push back against banks’ war on open banking
A coalition of crypto and fintech trade groups is calling on the CFPB to finalize an open banking rule that protects Americans’ right to control and share their financial data.
Mawarid Finance announces return of Mawarid Fintech & Innovation Summit on Thursday
Mawarid Finance announced the return of the Mawarid Fintech & Innovation Summit on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai.Powered by the DIFC Innovation Hub, Mastercard, and Arab …
Coinbase Tells US Treasury Old AML Rules Are ‘Broken,’ Pushes Tech Fixes for Crypto Crime
Coinbase wants AI safe harbors, blockchain analytics recognition, and zero-knowledge proof adoption to replace outdated compliance systems.
How do I work with B2B fintech influencers?
In fintech, influencer marketing looks very different from lifestyle-heavy B2C campaigns. For B2B fintech companies, working with the right influencers means tapping into respected voices who can …
MAGNiTT, ADGM launch first of kind MENA FinTech Venture Report
UAE – The leading startup data platform in the region, MAGNiTT, has teamed up with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to launch the first-of-its-kind 2019 MENA FinTech Venture Report. The full report can …
Australia/New Zealand trade mission: Elevating Utah’s global business reach ‘Down Under’
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and a team of lawmakers join business leaders and innovators for trade tour to New Zealand, Australia.
Wally Global Arabia, Istishraf Al-Bayanat among new companies approved by SAMA for open banking solutions
Wally Global Arabia and Sanam Aliliddikhar for Information Technology are among the four companies which got approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for providing open banking solutions. The …
Mideast venture capital funding hits $2.77bn
Venture capital funding in the Middle East surged to a record $2.77 billion in the first nine months of 2025, defying a global downturn, according to MAGNiTT.
Fintech innovation remains a major focus area for talabat
> Fintech innovation remains a major focus area, as we scale products like PostPaid and ADCB Credit Card integrations.
Fintech giant SoFi expanding Utah operations, bringing $3M in investments, 410 new jobs
Fintech giant SoFi Technologies is expanding and adding jobs in Cottonwood Heights thanks to a post-performance tax reduction from the state.
Globus Bank champions collaboration as a catalyst for fintech growth
Globus Bank hosted the Fintech Summit 2025 in Lagos, promoting collaboration between banks and fintechs as the key to accelerating …