03/14/2022
Charting the growth of the regional fintech ecosystem
Saxo Bank MENA’s CEO Damian Hitchen talks about the region’s fintech space and the challenges faced by the financial sector
Innovation & Startups
03/14/2022
Azentio Software successfully delivered its Shariah-compliant profit calculation and distribution system for Bank of Abyssinia's Islamic window operations in record time
Choosing the right technology partner was critical to stay nimble and move fast.
03/13/2022
Goldman Sachs Announces 2022 Launch With GS UK Black Tech Cohort
The customised immersive programme, will provide high-touch access and resources to a select group of UK-based Black founders, to fast-track their companies’ growth and build relationships with investors and industry experts.
03/11/2022
Financial Services and Banking News
It sets out the government’s priorities for the digital regulatory landscape, building on the vision as outlined in the Plan for Digital Regulation.
03/11/2022
Dutch BNPL in3 raises $11.1m Series A funding, partners with Worldline
The BNPL boom continues with in3 has raised $11.1m in funding from Finch Capital and partnered with Worldline to provide customers with free BNPL services.
03/10/2022
Italian banking platform for micro entrepreneurs launches
"As a tech company we focus on excellent service and a smooth user experience."
03/09/2022
STP receives growth investment from Lovell Minnick Partners
This investment will enable STP to accelerate ongoing investments in innovation, technology, workflow, and talent.
03/09/2022
BankiFi announced that it has joined Visa Fintech Partner Connect in Europe
“Amidst growing competition and disruption from digital challengers, many banks are suffering from an erosion of their business banking market share."
03/08/2022
Youth-focused fintech FinZi set to launch in Colombia
FinZi is now open for preregistration for Colombian citizens. The company has plans to expand into other Latin American countries.
03/08/2022
Three Egyptian banks to launch fintech fund
Egypt has grown rapidly in the field of fintech over the past few years, as investments in the field soared over 300%, Negm added.
03/08/2022
Why automated reconciliations are crucial for wealth managers
As a result, many firms are turning to digital transformation to help square the circle of improving data integrity and reporting
03/04/2022
5 reasons why fintech M&A is hitting new highs
Fintechs are motivated to engage in M&A for several reasons, including broadening the services they offer, overtaking the competition, or covering more geographic territory.
03/04/2022
Banking infrastructure provider LHV UK taps Tuum for core banking tech
LHV UK has also recently applied for a full banking licence in the UK.
03/04/2022
ETF provider Global X extends key thematic strategy to Europe
Specialist investment house brings model portfolio business to the European market.
03/04/2022
New roadmap unveiled to take Scottish fintech from “strength to strength”
Ron Kalifa has given FinTech Scotland’s new ten-year roadmap his seal of approval.
03/04/2022
Concerned about Russian IT ops, Deutsche Bank carries out stress tests
"We have no code and no data housed in the Russia tech centre."
03/03/2022
EBRD boosts investment in Tunisia through digitalisation
The EBRD and TIA last month launched a digital investor guide at the EU Africa-Business Forum in Brussels.
03/03/2022
Aviso Wealth teams up with global tech service provider
Partnership promises enhanced wealth management for all Canadians
03/02/2022
Saigon Asset Management Invests in Brokerage Anfin
SAM’s portfolio of investment funds will be offered on Anfin’s stock-trading app
03/02/2022
New Enhancements to Virtual Shareholder Meeting Platform by Broadridge
Virtual shareholder meetings allow shareholder meetings to be livestreamed with audio and video