Financial inclusion is a critical issue, but simply providing access to financial products isn’t enough. True inclusion requires financial literacy, empowering individuals to make informed […]
Year: 2024
Wise Turns to Education as Preventative Measure Against Fraud, as 28% of Brits Hit by Scams Annually
As many as 15 million Brits could have fallen victim to scams in the past 12 months, according to new research from Wise, the international […]
Wio Bank Unveils New Service to Streamline SME Financial Workflows
Wio Bank, the UAE platform bank, has introduced a new embedded finance service designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In partnership with accounting software […]
Greater Scrutiny and Monitoring of Diversity Gap Needed as 75% of FTSE 100 Firms Lag Behind
The FTSE Women Leaders Review revealed that organisations must focus on chair, senior independent director (SID), chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) […]
Pyypl Secures Visa Principal Licence to Enhance Financial Inclusion in MEA
Pyypl, a fintech in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has unveiled a major partnership with Visa, enabling it to issue virtual and physical […]
Australia Joins the Bitcoin ETF Movement with ASX’s Latest Listing
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has introduced a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is the first of its kind on the platform to be directly […]
Championing DEI Initiatives From the Top: Creating Diverse Leadership in Fintech
This June at The Fintech Times, we’re focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). No longer just a trending topic but an essential consideration to […]
Open Banking to Overtake BNPL and Crypto in Usage by 2029, Survey Predicts
A survey suggests open banking will surpass buy now, pay later (BNPL) and crypto payments in popularity by 2029. According to emerchantpay research, one in […]
Airwallex Launches Support Programme for Singapore’s Startup Community
Airwallex has introduced its ‘Airwallex for Startups’ programme in Singapore, targeting the city-state’s community of more than 55,000 startups. This initiative follows rollouts in Hong […]
Tink: Banks Vie to Become ‘Provider of Choice’ for Younger Customers by Enhancing Digital Tools
Attracting younger customers is one of the biggest challenges facing 57 per cent of banking executives in the next 12 months, Tink, the data enrichment […]