Fintech

Global digital payments company, Checkout.com, is expanding into Japan, supported by new direct acquiring capabilities. Checkout.com has opened a new office in Tokyo to establish its local presence, enabling more personalised support for merchants. This builds on the company’s continued investment across the APAC region, following launches in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. With direct […]

Cross-border payment hub, Tranglo, has expanded its footprint in Africa, now supporting payouts in Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, and Zambia as it continues to aim to boost financial inclusion by providing efficient, affordable cross-border payment solutions to the region.  By expanding its payout network to these eight countries in Africa, Tranglo aims to bridge […]

Six months after San Francisco-based fintech company Synapse filed for bankruptcy, users are still scrambling to access their money, and about $90 million of customer funds is missing. Many are calling into question the legitimacy and safety of financial technology (fintech) companies. With the rising popularity of fintechs, should you be concerned? Here’s a closer […]

The latest MENA Web3 hackathon, Web3 Unleashed hosted by cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit in partnership with DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) Crypto Centre, has concluded, celebrating the transformative power of blockchain technology.  Blockchain technology can be used across various industries and looking to prove just this, 15 project teams presented their ideas to a panel of Web3 experts and prominent figures from […]

The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) is gearing up to host the MEIRA Annual Conference & Awards in Abu Dhabi. Hosted in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the event promises to bring together over 600 attendees, with more than 50 speakers across 10 sessions.  Arriving in Abu Dhabi for the first time on 11 to 12 […]

The demand for cryptocurrencies worldwide is soaring. In fact, the number of global users has increased by 30 per cent year over year and shows no signs of slowing down. To meet this demand, Hong Kong digital bank ZA Bank is now offering cryptocurrency trading services directly to its retail users. Through the ZA Bank app, users can now […]

The bank is teaming up with energy company Ovo as its first merchant partner, offering customers the ability to pay for solar panels in instalments. More merchants will be added next year. HSBC Flexipay will be available to Brits regardless of whether they have an existing relationship with the bank, with the promise of quick […]

Klarna says it is aiming to hire over 100 engineers by 2025 in Poland, tapping into a deep tech and AI talent pool. “Poland is Europe’s next tech powerhouse”, says Sebastian Siemiatkowski, co-founder and CEO of Klarna. “Warsaw’s exceptional engineering talent, thriving startup scene, and strategic location make it the perfect choice for our new […]

The Spanish bank has created an inhouse GPT Store to house internal customisations of the AI tools created by employees with the aim of spreading the utilisation of the technology across the business. Ricardo Martín Manjón, global head of data at BBVA, says: “We spread these capabilities across the whole bank because if we wanted […]

At a glitzy event in London, complete with a performance from pop star Charli XCX, the fintech giant celebrated hitting the 50 million customer milestone. Looking ahead, next year will see the gradual roll out of an AI-powered assistant that promises to adapt to customers’ needs and preferences in-app, guiding them towards smarter money habits, […]