Join Fahim as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sarah Corley, CEO of the @allianceofdigitalfinanceas450 . Sarah shares her journey and vision behind the formation of the Alliance, emphasizing the critical role of fintech associations in navigating diverse markets. From Africa to Asia, Sarah discusses the unique challenges and opportunities within emerging fintech ecosystems, shedding...
JazzCash, a prominent Pakistani fintech organization, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with du Pay, an Emirati financial services provider, aimed at facilitating cross-border payments. This collaboration, marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), signifies the first-ever alliance between a Pakistani fintech entity and du Pay, intending to simplify payment transfers from the...
DECTA, a leading provider of financial technology solutions, has achieved a significant milestone with the acquisition of an EMI licence. This achievement positions the company to introduce a range of cutting-edge financial services, including Acquiring Solutions, Digital Banking, Card Issuing, and comprehensive Issuer and Acquirer Processing technologies. The attainment of this licence underscores DECTA’s unwavering...
In a significant move aimed at enhancing accessibility to premium grooming products in Egypt, Valu, MENA’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, has announced its strategic partnership with Proctor & Gamble (P&G) to offer innovative financing solutions for Braun’s grooming products’ consumers. This pioneering collaboration between a Financial Technology provider and a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)...
In a bid to revolutionize Africa’s payment ecosystem and bolster the digital economy, the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator, launched in June 2023, has become a beacon of opportunity for fintech startups across the continent. Aligned with Visa’s commitment to invest $1 billion in Africa by 2027, this 12-week hybrid initiative aims to uplift Africa’s digital...
additiv, a global leader in Fintech and embedded finance, has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding operations in the Middle East region with the appointment of Niraj Naetsawan as the new Middle East General Manager. This strategic move underscores the company’s dedication to strengthening its presence in the dynamic Middle Eastern market. The financial services industry...
In a move poised to revolutionize the fintech payroll landscape in the UAE, KamelPay, one of the fastest-growing providers of fintech payroll services in the region, has inked an exclusive five-year processor agreement with Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This landmark agreement signals...
Valu, the leading universal financial technology powerhouse in MENA, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, unveiling the new prepaid Valu card. This strategic move redefines payment convenience across Egypt, offering users unmatched flexibility and seamless transactions. The Valu prepaid card introduces unparalleled convenience, allowing users to effortlessly carry...
In a landmark move aimed at fostering innovation and fortifying bank-fintech collaborations, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and HSBC have entered into a transformative three-year partnership agreement. This pioneering collaboration marks a significant milestone as the city’s largest innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem joins forces with a global banking giant to...
Ant Group Digital Technologies and Bank CenterCredit (BCC) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionizing digital services delivery for end-users. The partnership, unveiled today, seeks to leverage digital solutions to provide faster and more reliable services, marking a significant step towards digital transformation in Kazakhstan’s banking sector. In the inaugural phase of this collaboration,...