According to the report published today by the venture data platform MAGNiTT, and sponsored by SVC … where the Saudi deals captured 77% of all MENA mega deals. Fintech was the highest sector in the …
Fintech firm Adyen slated to sublease Pinterest offices in SF’s SoMa
Dutch fintech firm Adyen is poised to sublease 130,000 square feet of offices in San Francisco’s SoMa. The Amsterdam-based financial technology company is close to signing a sublease from …
Arab Financial Services & Xpence team to fuel SME financial management in Bahrain
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 …
DIFC marks 20th anniversary with record-breaking 2023 performance
Demonstrating the growing global profile of DIFC’s innovation efforts, DIFC held its first Dubai FinTech Summit and welcomed over 5,000 attendees from across the world. Venture Capital raised by …
Morgan Stanley Thinks This Fintech Stock Has 95% Upside in 2024
Nu stock was recently listed as one of Morgan Stanley’s favorite stocks of 2024, with 95% potential upside based on analyst projections. Nu stock has proven it can grow rapidly over short periods of …
NY Federal Reserve Explains Why Consumers Use Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has published a write-up on Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services explaining reviewing which consumers select this payment …
AFS enter strategic alliance with Xpence to innovate SME financial management in Bahrain
This partnership was ceremonially inked at the Fintech Revolution Summit in Bahrain on February 14, 2024, and underscores a shared commitment to providing SMEs in Bahrain with advanced, secure, and …
AFS, Xpence tie up for SME financial management in Bahrain
Arab Financial Services (AFS) has partnered with Xpence to revolutionise financial management for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain.
32 mega plans for Dubai in 2024: everything you need to know
Like all new beginnings, the city is brimming with possibility. The Dubai events calendar for 2024 is already shaping up with heaps of mega events, gigs and new venues. If you’re making plans, these …
For Investors, Boeing’s Not Flying In The Right Direction
Boeing, like any commercial aerospace company, must have a reputation for safety and reliability. Unfortunately, it’s falling short.
India and the UAE boast a flourishing FinTech relationship
India and the UAE boast a flourishing FinTech relationship, driven by various factors like: 1- Strong bilateral ties: Both countries share close political and economic ties, establishing a foundation …
New IFSCA rules: Fintech firms now need separate licence to offer payment services in Gift City
The Gift City regulator has come up with new rules for payment service providers (PSPs) to regulate cross-border money transfers, account issuance, merchant acquisition, e-money and escrow services …
Here are the fintech startups that could go public in 2024
Could 2024 be the year for fintech IPOs? Quite possibly, according to F-Prime Capital’s State of Fintech 2024 report. “Many sizable companies are now filing or considering going public …
RBI Says No Review Of Action Against Paytm Payments Bank
Governor Das noted that the RBI remained supportive of the fintech sector, however, it was also ‘committed to protect the interest of customers as well as ensure financial stability’ …
Modi, UAE President to discuss energy, ports, digital infra, capital flows in bilateral meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in their bilateral meeting on Tuesday, are expected to take up strengthening of ties in a number of economic areas …
Rising Fintech LoanStar Secures US$28m in Growth Equity
Founded by Andy Turner and Craig Haynes in 2015, LoanStar Technologies stands out as a pioneering force in banking technology, focusing on embedded lending …
Why Rally Cap VC, a fintech investor for emerging markets, is launching a $5M climate fund spinoff
This scenario reflects events of the fintech boom, only this time, climate tech is the trendy investment opportunity now. Over the last three years, climate tech has tailed fintech as Africa’s …