How Real Time Payments Are Changing the Economics of Banking
Real time payment systems are rapidly transforming the global banking landscape. Across many markets, new infrastructure now allows money to…
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BanCoppel Partners with BPC SmartVista For Instant Credit Card Issuance in Mexico
Mexico’s banking sector is undergoing rapid digital modernisation as financial institutions invest in new payment infrastructure to reach underserved consumers.…
Mimir Launches Everspring Solutions Following PayEx Acquision
Private equity activity in the European payments sector continues to gain momentum as investment firm Mimir Group launches Everspring Solutions…
Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License to Internalise Settlement and Deposits
Across Africa, several fintech companies are moving beyond payment processing to obtain full banking licenses in order to control more…
Tpaga Acquires Spanish Gateway MYMOID to Accelerate E-commerce Expansion
Fintech companies across Latin America are increasingly pursuing strategic acquisitions to strengthen their payment infrastructure and expand into global markets.…
Moniepoint Enters Kenya with Strategic Acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank
African fintech firms are increasingly expanding across borders as competition intensifies in some of the continent’s largest digital finance markets.…
VibePay and SmartLayer Cease Operations as UK Fintech Funding Crunch Intensifies
The UK fintech ecosystem is entering a period of consolidation as venture capital becomes more selective and investors prioritise sustainable…
AXIAN Investment Backs Hamilton Labs to Scale USDh Stablecoin and Dollar Liquidity in Africa
Stablecoins are increasingly being positioned as financial infrastructure for emerging markets, offering an alternative to volatile local currencies and limited…
Wise Launches UK Current Accounts with Travel Hub and Interest-Earning Features
Fintech companies that initially focused on cross-border payments are increasingly expanding into full-service banking products as competition intensifies in digital…
Saudi Central Bank Grants First Major Payment Institution License to Lean Technologies
Open banking initiatives are gaining momentum across the Middle East as regulators seek to expand digital financial infrastructure and encourage…