Startup News—nripn—January 18, 2025

Mumbai: Travel-fintech startup Scapia has launched artificial intelligence-based visa application and train booking services, expanding deeper into the travel segment after its credit card business was blocked by regulatory obstacles. Access to Scapia's platform, however, remains restricted to cardholders, although the company plans to expand its customer base through a referral program later this year,

Technology Innovations—nripn—January 18, 2025

LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - FinTech Breakthroughan independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the best companies, technologies and products in the global FinTech market, announced today Fidelity Investments'® Removing Student Debt solution was selected as the winner of the “Student Loan Innovation Award” on 8th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. The Fidelity

AI in Finance—nripn—January 18, 2025

TYSONS CORNER, Virginia, January 15, 2025-(BUSINESS FEED)-BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Kevin McAleenan as Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2025, succeeding Mandy Long. Mandy Long will step down from her role as CEO and board of directors to become an

Jobs Market News—nripn—January 18, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR (January 17): Hong Leong Bank Bhd (KL:HHL BANK) announced on Friday that it had signed a cooperation agreement with WeBank Technology Services, a subsidiary of WeBank, China's largest digital bank. The bank aims to increase operational efficiency and leverage artificial intelligence (AI), Hong Leong Bank said in a statement. Hong Leong Bank will

Market Rumors—nripn—January 18, 2025

HBAR soared 20%, driven by a new partnership in the RWA tokenization market and rumors of an upcoming HBAR ETF. Hedera (HBAR) rallied for four straight days to reach a 38-month high of $0.399 on January 17, with its market cap briefly surpassing Stellar Lumens (XLM) before settling at $14.5 billion at press time. HBAR's

AI in Finance—nripn—January 18, 2025

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AI in Finance—nripn—January 18, 2025

(Bloomberg) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. forecast quarterly sales and capital spending above analyst estimates, fueling hopes that spending on AI hardware is expected to remain resilient in 2025. Most read on Bloomberg The main chipmaker of Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp. plans to spend between $38 billion and $42 billion on technology and capacity

Startup News—nripn—January 18, 2025

YES Bank, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), announced the launch of the Frictionless Finance Accelerator program. This initiative, unveiled on National Startup Day, aims to help fintech startups address critical challenges, scale their innovations and drive financial inclusion. The startup ecosystem in

AI in Finance—nripn—January 18, 2025

THE MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), a non-profit organization supporting fintech innovation in the Middle East and Africa, is expanding its flagship Task Force on the Future of Finance to now encompass artificial intelligence (AI). Following this decision, the MENA working group will be renamed "The Future of Finance and AI", to reflect the impact that

Startup News—nripn—January 18, 2025

BENGALURU: E-commerce giant Amazon has entered into a deal to acquire Bengaluru-based digital lending startup Axio, formerly known as Capital Float, as part of its strategy to enhance its financial services offerings in India .Axio, founded in 2013, allows individuals to benefit from a pay later or a credit offer on several terminals, Amazon being

Startup News—nripn—January 17, 2025

Bangalore, January 17: Cash flow-based financing services provider, Velocity has launched Shipfast, a solution that will help direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses offer faster deliveries through their websites. The new solution will help D2C brands deliver their products at a faster pace, enabling order fulfillment faster while reducing operational overhead, the company said in a press release.

AI in Finance—nripn—January 17, 2025

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize finance is particularly compelling in India, a country striving to improve financial inclusion and security. AI offers powerful tools to expand financial services to underserved populations and combat increasingly sophisticated fraud. However, realizing this potential requires careful consideration of significant challenges, including regulatory frameworks, infrastructure limitations and