Branch Ignites Mobile Growth Dialogue at Seamless
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Start-up investments in MENA surge by 260% to $355 million
Investment in start-ups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) surged in July with $355 million raised by 38 start-ups.
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Card payments in Singapore to grow by 14.3% in 2024, forecasts GlobalData
The Singapore card payments market is forecast to grow by 14.3% in 2024, supported by a constant consumer shift towards non-cash payments.
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Nexi research: Online spending in Europe grew 12% in 2023, reaching €435.3 billion
Consumer e-commerce spend grew by 12% in 2023 driven by strong growth in travel and service sectors, including entertainment streaming and event tickets.
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Report: Amazon, Walmart and Stitch Fix lead the way in embracing AI
Amazon, Walmart, and Stitch Fix lead the way when it comes to embracing AI to drive impact across their organisations, according to a new report
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Whitepaper: JCB, Worldline examine international payment experiences
JCB and Worldline have launched a whitepaper to help European merchants optimise frictionless payment systems for international consumers
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South Korea card payments market to reach almost $1 trillion in 2024
The South Korean card payments market is forecast to reach almost $1 trillion supported by high consumer preference for electronic payments.
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Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce records grow by 17.47% in Q2 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has reported a significant 17.47% increase in the issuance of existing commercial records for e-commerce in the Kingdom.
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Report: Tech-savvy Gen Alpha to provide digital marketing challenges
A new report has warned that Gen Alpha’s brand maturity may force changes to the traditional marketing playbook.
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BNPL: Essential items trump luxury purchases for MENA shoppers
Most shoppers in the MENA region prefer to use BNPL for essential purchases rather than discretionary spending, a new Tabby survey has revealed.
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South Africa card payments market to reach $125 billion in 2024 – GlobalData
South Africa’s card payments market is forecast to grow by 11.4% in 2024 supported by a continued shift towards non-cash payments
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Flywire highlights cross-border B2B payment barriers in new study
Flywire’s survey details the business advantages of providing a digital, localized and seamless payment experience for a B2B vendor’s international customers.
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Open banking payments to outpace BNPL and crypto over next five years
Open Banking will likely be a more popular payment method that Buy Now Pay Later and Crypto in five years time, according to new emerchantpay research.
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The Euro Banking Association launches report on embedded finance
The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has released a new report that examines embedded finance and identifies areas where it can have a positive impact.
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Report: Online gaming emerges as hotspot for identity fraud
A new report has shown that while fraud attempts are still highest in the Payments sector, Gaming has become a new hotspot for potential fraudsters.
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Report: One in four U.S consumers have recently used a buy now, pay later plan
Buy now, pay later plans are the second-most used form of credit payment among U.S. consumers, according to a new NerdWallet survey.
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More than 50% of MEA consumers in loyalty programmes want freebies – Euromonitor
More than 50% of consumers in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) favour discounts and offers alongside free products from their loyalty membership, research by market research company Euromonitor International has found.
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Welcome to the 2024 Middle East & Africa Fintech Report
We are pleased to introduce the latest edition of the 2024 Middle East & Africa Fintech Report published by The Fintech Times in collaboration with Seamless Xtra.
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Report: UAE emerges as leading fintech hub in Middle East and Africa
The UAE has emerged as the top-scoring ‘fintech hub’ in the MEA for the first time, according to a new analysis carried out for the 2024 Middle East & Africa Fintech Report.
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EU cross-border ecommerce reaches €237 billion
The total online EU cross-border market reached a turnover of €237 billion last year, a new report from Cross-Border Commerce has revealed.
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