October 25, 2024
Market analyst CB Insights included Pakistani fintech startup NayaPay in its seventh annual report Fintech 100 Listaccording to a press release published Thursday. The list includes early and mid-stage startups that are driving innovation in the fintech space, the release said, adding that the CB Insights research team selected the companies based on metrics such
October 25, 2024
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) celebrated the next wave of Italian fintech innovators at the Global Startup Program Demo Day, hosted at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre. As part of 'Villaggio Italia', an exhibition accompanying the iconic Italian Navy ship Amerigo Vespucci on its global tour, the event demonstrated Italy and Singapore's shared vision to
October 25, 2024
Free newsletter Receive the latest Swiss Fintech news once a month in your inbox Twelve Swiss companies representing various aspects of the Swiss financial system will participate in the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 (SFF 2024)which was held from November 6 to 8 at the Singapore Expo. This marks the eighth year of Swiss presence at
October 25, 2024
Market analyst CB Insights included Pakistani fintech startup NayaPay in its seventh annual report Fintech 100 Listaccording to a press release published Thursday. The list includes early and mid-stage startups that are driving innovation in the fintech space, the release said, adding that the CB Insights research team selected the companies based on metrics such
October 24, 2024
Tech Funding NewsChemistry VC launches $350M fund to back fintech and infrastructure startups, led by Bessemer, a16z and Index alumni. A new venture capital firm, Chemistry, has raised $350 million for its first fund, with plans to invest in early-stage startups. 0.7 hours ago
October 24, 2024
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Financial Technology Major led by Vijay Shekhar Sharma Pay would have appointed Sidharth Shakdher as commercial director, according to several media. The move follows his recent departure from Ola Mobility, where he served as Chief Business Officer (CBO). In his new role at Paytm, Shakdher will work closely with founder and CEO
October 24, 2024
Nigerian fintech startup Klasha has raised another $2 million to expand B2B cross-border payment channels in China. Founded in 2021 by Jess Anuna, Klacha has developed a platform and APIs that allow users to transfer money to and from emerging markets without friction. It collects and sends over 120 currencies, saving traders time and money.
October 23, 2024
Nigerian startup Sproutly, a financial services platform for educational institutions, has announced the launch of its version two, along with several strategic partnerships designed to enhance benefits for its users. Founded in June 2021 by Pierre Nwoke, Maxwell Agu and Prince Akachi, initially as a banking app for children, Germination simplifies educational payments, financial management
October 23, 2024
Two servicing technology companies will work together to provide artificial intelligence-based voice agents to mortgage borrowers. Havena platform that integrates servicing features into a lender's brand, will partner with AI startup Kastle, the companies announced Tuesday. The collaboration, which the partners say will reduce maintenance operations costs, will go live in the first quarter of
October 23, 2024
Buy now, pay later Companies like Klarna and Block's Afterpay could be about to face tougher rules in the UK Nikolas Kokovlis | Nuphoto | Getty Images LONDON — There are more startups from Swedish digital payments company Klarna than any other fintech unicorn in Europe, according to a new report from venture capital firm
October 23, 2024
SUMMARY NPCI said the approval would be contingent on the fintech startup complying with all NPCI guidelines and circulars on risk management, branding guidelines, among others. It is pertinent to note that Paytm was hit by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) restrictions on its payments banking arm in January this year. Subsequently, Paytm roped
October 22, 2024
The global gathering of policy, finance and technology The Singapore FinTech Festival is the global gathering of policy, finance and technology communities, taking place from 6-8 November 2024. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations, SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of financial solutions from cutting edge, regulatory landscape developments and the latest
