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Klarna partners with Uber to expand payment options

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 26, 2024

Swedish fintech Klarna has teamed up with Uber to expand its payment methods across the ride-sharing and delivery platforms, Uber and Uber Eats.

5 fintechs advancing mobile money in Iraq in 2024

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 25, 2024

In Iraq, where cash is still king and many workers are reluctant to embrace e-payments, here are five fintechs advancing the mobile money landscape in 2024.

Telecom firm du turns to financial services with ‘du Pay’ platform

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 24, 2024

du Pay will offer a range of digital financial services and payment options, reflecting the latest crossover between fintech and telecoms.

Egyptian fintech Bokra raises $4.6 million pre-Seed round

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 24, 2024

Bokra is aiming to revolutionise wealth management in the MENA region by being the first platform to offer goal-based investment and saving products through asset backed securities.

South African Central Bank releases digital payments roadmap

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 24, 2024

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released a new roadmap designed to increase the pace of adoption of new and existing digital payment options.

Giorgi Kintsurashvili: How Bank of Georgia is enhancing its digital banking ecosystem

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 24, 2024

Giorgi Kintsurashvili, Head of Digital Banking Ecosystem at Bank of Georgia, discusses the bank’s strategic approach to leveraging emerging tech as well as collaborative efforts with fintechs and industry players.

UAE retail sector is losing millions on payments fraud, report finds

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 23, 2024

The retail sector globally lost $429 billion to fraud in 2023 while in the UAE, businesses on average encountered losses of approximately AED 11 million.

FPC report explores QR code adoption at the point-of-sale

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 23, 2024

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) has released a new whitepaper exploring the use of QR code adoption at the point-of-sale.

Finastra launches online marketplace for retail lending solutions

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 22, 2024

Finastra, a provider of financial software applications and marketplaces has launched a new online platform that is aiming to streamline the procurement process and make retail lending solutions available to purchase around the clock.

Fime to support set up of UAE’s domestic card scheme

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 18, 2024

Fime has been selected by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, to play a key role in the establishment of the UAE’s domestic card payment scheme, called Jaywan

Klarna brings its credit card to the US

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 18, 2024

The Klarna Card will be issued by WebBank and has been designed as a low-cost alternative to traditional credit cards.

Finmid raises €35 million to enable embedded financing in Europe

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 17, 2024

Finmid has raised €35 million allowing it to further enable B2B platforms to offer their small & medium customers access to tailored financing support.

Rethinking Card Issuing in an Age of Fintech Disruption

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 17, 2024

In a world of fintech disruption, Stanchion Payments explores how traditional banks can use a CMS Gateway to navigate change and modernise card issuing without having to do away with legacy systems.

Mastercard and Equity Bank launch cross-border payment service in Kenya

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 16, 2024

The collaboration between Mastercard and Equity Bank comes as remittances continue to be a key economic driver in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Tether and Fuze to tackle digital asset education in Turkey and the Middle East

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 16, 2024

Under a newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Tether and Fuze are planning to address various facets of education around the digital asset space.

M&S and HSBC UK partner to enhance digital shopping experience

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 15, 2024

M&S and HSBC UK have inked a new agreement in an effort to drive loyalty and offer a more connected digital shopping experience for M&S customers

Hokodo secures €100m debt facility to support BNPL offering

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 12, 2024

The debt facility will support the continued roll-out and expansion of Hokodo’s embedded Pay Later and Pay Now offering for B2B merchants and marketplaces.