After long stints of uncertain valuations and cautious investors, new stats reveal that global fintech investment actually grew in 2025. According to a report published by Innovate Finance, fintech …
KIB participates in nationwide “Motawer” fintech innovation program
As part of its commitment to advancing financial innovation, empowering emerging talent, and supporting the advancement of the national economy, Kuwait …
How to build a successful bank/fintech partnership
This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Against a backdrop of rapid, wide-ranging technological …
Advisors, follow the fintech money
Global financial technology investment was essentially cut in half in 2016. Processing Content With this stark shift, it might seem that fintech is taking a turn for the worse, but the reality is very …
Don’t Forget Fintech ETFs After the Industry Just Notched $117B in Deals
This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com. The financial technology space is brimming with capital after it recorded $117 billion in deals thus far in 2019. That’s 87 deals that …
Global Economic Challenges Slam European Fintech Sector, Consolidation on the Way: Report
Global economic reality is impacting everyone and everything. Sky-high inflation, interest rates rising, the war in Ukraine, and more, are hobbling economic activity. Fintech is not immune to this …
Saudi, UAE startups led VC deals, raised $3.13bln in 2025
The funding was spread across 688 deals, an increase of 6% from the previous year. Overall, Saudi Arabia topped the table with the highest funding valued at $1.72 billion, rising by 145% from 12 …
Seed Group–Oongalee partnership to introduce fintech and interactive dining technology in the UAE
Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has entered into a strategic partnership with Oongalee, a Canada-founded fintech and hospitality technology company, …
UAE FinTechs drive next phase of financial inclusion
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
botim money Mastercard Remittance UAE: Global Transfers to 150+ Countries
Mastercard Move to enable transfers to over 150 countries from the UAE. Here is what the new partnership means for users.
Botim money collaborates with Mastercard to expand and accelerate embedded cross-border payments
Dubai, united Arab Emirates: botim money, botim’s financial services arm serving millions of users in the UAE and beyond, announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to …
Mideast venture capital hits record amid international flows
Middle East venture capital funding hit record highs in 2025 as international capital poured into the region, helping it defy the fundraising slump seen across other emerging markets.The region’s …
How AI Is rebuilding the foundations of Fintech in 2026
Explore how AI is transforming the fintech landscape in 2026, enhancing payment systems, fraud detection, and user experiences through advanced decision-making and real-time intelligence.
Moniepoint Founders Prove Africa Can Build World-class Fintech—Stakeholders
The founder and co-founder of Moniepoint Inc., Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, have been applauded for redefining the narrative of African innovation, …
B2BROKER’s Report Is Live: 63% Brokers Launch with Integrated Stack in Just 10 Days
DUBAI, The United Arab Emirates, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — …
ADB Urges Pakistan to Fix Tax Barriers to Unlock Fintech Growth
ADB says Pakistan must simplify taxes and compliance to unlock fintech growth, expand financial inclusion, and compete regionally.
ZIINA introduces Violet, everyday benefits from the UAE’s most loved brands
Ziina, the UAE’s leading homegrown consumer and business payments platform, today announced the launch of Ziina Violet, a new lifestyle membership that brings together everyday benefits from the UAE’s …