December 11, 2024
Optimism in ASEAN Financial Technology scene as Singapore and Thailand draw higher financing This year. SINGAPORE, November 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Financial technology (FinTech) financing in ASEAN has increased more than 10 times since 2015(1)with exponential growth in global FinTech funding. This has fueled the growth of sectors such as payments and alternative lending, and
December 11, 2024
SINGAPORE - UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR), known for its online brokerage services for global investors, announced plans to offer and sell 15 million American Depositary Shares (ADS), with each ADS representing 15 Class A common stock of the company. This decision is subject to market and other conditions, including an underwritten public offering.
December 11, 2024
The rapid growth of the fintech sector in Nigeria has sparked a revolution in various sectors, including financial markets. With the increasing adoption of advanced technologies, currency trading in Nigeria has undergone a significant transformation, attracting both seasoned traders and new participants. This article explores how Nigeria's fintech innovations are reshaping the forex trading landscape,
December 10, 2024
LATEST NEWSOctober 8, 2024 at 8:59 UTC TLDR Zepz, formerly WorldRemit, secures $267 million funding round for expansion into key African and global markets. Financing led by Accel with participation from Leapfrog, TCV, Coller Capital and IFC. Zepz, which operates WorldRemit and Sendwave, serves more than 11 million users in 150 countries. Formerly known as
December 7, 2024
We recently compiled a list of 20 Fintech Stocks Riding the Rising AI Wave. In this article, we'll take a look at where PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) stacks up to other fintech stocks. Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining how financial services works, bringing new waves of innovation while improving efficiency and decision-making across the industry.
December 7, 2024
We recently published a list of Retirement Stock Portfolio: 12 Safe Tech Stocks to Consider. In this article, we'll take a look at where Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) stacks up against other safe technology stocks in the retirement portfolio. In the past, retirees could rely on bonds for steady income, with 10-year Treasury yields around
December 6, 2024
Analyst Worries About Upstart Stocks But Says SoFi Tech Could Become Fintech's 'American Express' J.P. Morgan Analyst Reginald L. Smith noted that 2024 was a story of two halves for fintech stocks. After a late start to the year, the overall market capitalization of the analyst's fintech coverage universe has increased by more than $65
December 2, 2024
The Federal Government has started deducting N50 e-debit on transactions of N10,000 and above made by users of financial technology (Fintech) companies, including Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda and others. The levy, called the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), introduced under the Finance Act 2020, imposes a one-time, one-time levy of N50 on the recipient of any
December 2, 2024
Nigerian government has started deducting electronic N50 levy from transactions of N10,000 and above made by users of financial technology (Fintech) companies including Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda and others. The levy on electronic money transfers (EMTL), established within the framework of the Finance Law 2020imposes a one-time fee of N50 on persons receiving any electronic payment
November 27, 2024
Cardless Raises $30M in Latest Funding Round, Backed by Leading Fintech Venture Capital Firms Without carda leading fintech innovator known for its transformative co-branded credit card solutions, announced a $30 million growth investment round led by Activant Capital, with participation from new and existing investors, including Mischief (the fund co-founded by Zach Perret of Plaid),
November 26, 2024
Without a map, a leading fintech innovator known for its transformative co-branded credit card solutions, announced a $30 million growth investment round led by Activant Capital, with participation from new and existing investors, including Mischief (the fund co-founded by Zach Perret of Plaid), Industry Ventures, Thayer Ventures, Assurant and American Express. This brings Cardless’ total
November 24, 2024
Blockchain Africa Conference 2024 is expected to bring together blockchain developers, influencers, investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders from around the world at the CSIR International Convention Center in Pretoria (Tshwane) on November 20, 2024. This major event, marking the 10th edition and organized by Bitcoin Events, will foster collaboration and provide participants with an overview
