At the heart of this journey is the fintech sector which is redefining the financial system of the country and making it more accessible. With 1.4 billion people adopting digital, India has moved …
Walter Kulakowski
Wally Kulakowski is a managing director in the Public Finance group at Mesirow Financial. He specializes in a wide variety of infrastructure financing.Wally has over 25 years of public finance …
‘SMEs must go digital or risk falling behind in access to financing’
To explore how fintech companies can support small business growth, CNBC-TV18 interviewed Faisal Toukan, Co-Founder & CEO of Ziina; Islam Shawky, Co-Founder & CEO of Paymob; and Ahmad Coucha, CEO of …
UAE economy shows no signs of slowdown as non-oil sectors continue to thrive
The UAE’s economy will post robust growth in 2025, driven by consistent policies, diversification efforts and strategic investments across various sectors. As part of its Vision 2021 initiative, the …
ADGM sees 245% growth in assets under management in 2024
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE capital, experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, with assets under management (AUM) surging 245 percent. The …
Private Equity Deals Set for Comeback in MENA, Magnitt Says
according to data platform Magnitt. The focus will be on mid-market growth opportunities, sector-specific plays and scaling existing businesses versus buying them outright, according to the firm …
Synapse failure reveals regulators’ BaaS blind spots
Regulators need to consider the risk and complexity of a BaaS companies and connect the dots to bank safety and soundness and consumer protection.
Guest opinion: Trump is protecting Utah’s fintech innovation
Talk to a longtime Utahn and the most common refrain is how much the state has changed. See Silicon Slopes. Though the name started off as a cheesy marketing slogan, it now is ubiquitous with Utah’s …
Fintech sector contributes 8.7 per cent to UAE GDP: Minister of Economy
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said that the financial technology (Fintech) sector continues to power growth, contributing 8.7 per cent to the UAE’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Telr and Bank AlJazira Partner to Advance Digital Payments in Saudi Arabia
Telr has partnered with Bank AlJazira to enhance digital payment solutions for its merchants, supporting Saudi Arabia’s push toward a cashless economy. This collaboration will streamline transactions, …
Cathie Wood Loves Bitcoin – But She’s Also Loading Up on These 2 Fintech Stocks
It’s not a mystery why high-tech innovation investor Cathie Wood is such a big fan of Bitcoin. She’s all about up-and-coming disruptive technologies. And with its potential to keep making waves across …
Mobilink Bank joins forces with NymCard, Dellson Associates to revolutionise digital financial services
Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, has entered into a strategic partnership with leading fintech innovator NymCard and technology consultancy, Dellson Associates to …
Is Fintech Poised For A Comeback In 2025?
The tide may finally be turning for the industry. The fintech industry has had a hard couple of years. Macroeconomic trends burst its bubble after the heights of 2021, and the collapse of Silicon …
African Fintech Platform Mansa Secures $10M In Seed Round Led By Tether To Reach New Markets
African fintech platform Mansa has secured new funding. Mansa, founded in 2023 by Mouloukou Sanoh (CEO) and Nkiru Uwaje (COO), enables seamless cross-border payments and instant transactions for its …
Grab Holdings: A Lot Of Unlocked Potential Is Still There
Grab Holdings’ fintech expansion, particularly in lending, shows massive potential. Read what makes GRAB stock a compelling investment today.
Bitcoin-Friendly Bank Stock Held By Warren Buffett And Cathie Wood Has Crushed Their Top Holdings Apple And Tesla In 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett and Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood are two of the most sought-after investors in the capital markets, with significant media attention centered on their stock …
Revolut’s road to IPO will test fintech’s hype
IN TRADITIONAL European banking, where cross-border deals are finally stirring, the question is: “Will they merge?” In the world of fintech, where whizzy venture-backed growth has cooled in the face …