Paymob, the digital payments provider for the Middle East and Africa, has secured a full operating licence from the Central Bank of the United Arab […]
Year: 2025
Mobile Money and ‘Silicon Zanzibar’: Tanzania’s Blueprint for Fintech and Economic Growth
The East African country of Tanzania is best known for its vast areas of wilderness, national parks and the white-sand beaches of the Zanzibar Archipelago. […]
Maybank Islamic Selects audax to Drive Digital Transformation on AWS
Maybank Islamic, the Islamic banking arm of the Maybank Group, has appointed audax Financial Technology, a digital banking technology solutions provider, to spearhead the digital […]
CFPB Slaps Equifax With $15Million Fine for Mishandling Consumer Credit Disputes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the consumer protection agency in the US, has hit Equifax with a $15million fine, after it found that the […]
This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 21/01
The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Tuesday 21 January 2025. Partnerships and collaborations […]
Ripple and Trinity College Dublin Establish New Blockchain Research Hub
The ADAPT Centre at Trinity College Dublin has teamed up with Ripple to create the Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory, a new research initiative focusing on blockchain, cryptocurrency, […]
Increasingly Complex Regulations Harming Growth Prospects for UK Businesses, Says SmartSearch
As much as three-quarters (72 per cent) of regulated companies feel overwhelmed by current anti-financial crime compliance demands; according to the latest study by digital […]
Chasing a 5 Star Rating: Fairer Finance Launches New Product Ratings for Business Bank Accounts
Looking to help small businesses navigate the complexities of choosing a bank account, Fairer Finance, the independent consumer group and ratings provider, has launched a […]
Spikerz raises $7m to enhance AI-powered social media security solutions
Spikerz, a cybersecurity company focused on protecting businesses and individuals from social media threats, has raised $7m in funding.
WiseAlpha launches UK’s first high-yield corporate bond ISA for retail investors
WiseAlpha has introduced the UK’s first-ever High-Yield Corporate Bond Innovative Finance ISA (IF ISA), providing retail investors with unprecedented access to corporate bonds.