Fintech

MeaWallet, a digital payments company, has announced its partnership with Toqio, a technology platform focused on B2B Embedded Finance solutions. The collaboration aims to improve digital card services for corporate clients in the UK and Spain, and it allows Toqio to expand its tokenization services and integrate push provisioning technology into its card offerings. As […]

Often regarded as one of the most stable economies in the world, the conditions in New Zealand appear ripe for fintech to step up its role and enhance the region’s economic development. But can the island overcome its challenges? Historically, the Pacific Island nation of New Zealand has often been regarded as a safe, easy place to […]

Core banking provider Tuum is launching foundational Islamic banking and finance solutions, focusing on the key principles of Islamic banking, laying the groundwork for a full end-to-end platform designed to support the needs of Islamic financial institutions. With the launch, Tuum is creating the infrastructure required for Islamic deposits and asset-based lending, two critical components of a […]

Pipe, a fintech company partnering with software platforms to deliver embedded financial solutions for SMEs, is now partnering with bank payment company GoCardless to reshape capital access for UK businesses. Through a new partnership, GoCardless will make a capital offering from Pipe available on its platform, providing simple and seamless capital access for its UK customer base. The […]

Global payments giant Visa is introducing a “new and supercharged” Visa Direct, by combining four previously standalone money movement capabilities into a single portfolio.  In a move to improve the way individuals, businesses and governments move money, Visa is combining the reach, expertise, acquisitions and technology of Visa B2B Connect, Currencycloud, YellowPepper and Visa Direct into one […]

In many emerging markets, super apps are transforming how people access essential services. These multifunctional platforms, offering everything from transportation to financial services within a single ecosystem, are redefining daily life. At Gitex Dubai 2024, Mark Walker, the editorial director of The Fintech Times, sat down with Stephen Kruger, the chief technology and product officer of ride-hailing giant inDrive, to […]

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries, few regions are embracing its potential as rapidly as the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Known for their ambitious digital transformation goals, these nations are at the forefront of integrating AI across sectors, from finance and healthcare to smart cities and public services. But while the […]

As sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) concerns rise in importance, the digital banking sector is not immune to the shift. Regulatory pressures and growing consumer demand for responsible practices are driving the strategic direction of digital banking, with sustainability and ESG commitments playing a central role. But just how central are these values […]

There is a rising indifference to agency banks among fintechs, according to ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking for financial institutions, which has released research into the attitudes of fintechs towards agency banks, with worrying implications for long-term relationships. The ClearBank report, ‘How well are fintechs served by banks? The state of agency banking […]

Organisations exploring the open banking sector and smart data ecosystems could come across hurdles when looking to implement new technologies. Looking to offer help, Raidiam, the data-sharing fintech which delivered the first Trust Framework for Open Banking in the UK, has launched a new service: Raidiam Advise. Raidiam Advise provides consultancy and expertise based on global […]