Posts From Fintechnews Middle East
FICO, Network International Offer Enhanced Fraud Protection Solutions for Lenders
Global analytics software provider FICO and Network International, a provider of payments solutions to merchants and financial institutions across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), announced that they have expanded their partnership to bring lenders enhanced fraud protection and credit
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The Role of Financial Centers in Driving Innovation
Around the world, financial centers and the organizations that represent them are leading efforts to strengthen their countries’ financial markets, business environments and innovation ecosystems to drive economic growth. Today, these clusters and special economic zones are emerging as fintech
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Dubai Neobank YAP Raises US$41 Million to Fuel Its Growth Plans
Dubai-based neobank YAP announced that it had raised US$41 million to fund its operations and growth. The latest investment comes from Saudi Arabia’s Aljazira Capital alongside notable investments from Abu Dawood Group, Astra Group, and Audacia Capital. YAP said that
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Organizations Struggle with Increased IT Complexity
These past couple of years have seen the pace of digital transformation increase dramatically as organizations globally moved to the cloud and embraced hybrid office environments to overcome the limitations imposed by COVID-19. But despite enabling operational continuity, gains in
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Qatar National Bank Launches WeChat Pay and Alipay+
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has announced the launch of WeChat Pay and AliPay+ to its existing broad range of payment methods accepted by its merchant network in the country. This partnership will enable QNB’s customers to complete their transactions easily,
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Etisalat by e& Rolls Out ‘GoChat Messenger’ for Free Voice and Video Calling
Etisalat UAE, a telecoms company branded as etisalat by e&, announced the launch of GoChat Messenger, an all-in-one free voice and video calling app, giving customers the flexibility of accessing unique features within one application. GoChat Messenger allows customers to
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Backbase Partners With Bahrain Fintech Bay to Boost Digital Banking Adoption
Digital banking software provider Backbase and Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB), a fintech hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has partnered to accelerate digital banking adoption in the region and offer new opportunities for key players in
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Wealth Today Summit Spotlights Rising Institutional Adoption of Crypto
The wealth and investment landscape has seen its fair share of changes over the last few years and new technologies have emerged as a powerful factor, the most significant being digital assets. As the ecosystem matures, it presents its share
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Digital ID Verification, Remote Document Signing to Become the Norm in Finance Sector
The pandemic has accelerated the growth of non-face-to-face interactions, forcing banks, merchants and others to swiftly deploy digital tools to accurately verify the identity of the person on the other end of a digital transaction. A 2021 study by advisory
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UAE Proptech Huspy Raises $37 Million in Series A
Huspy, the EMEA proptech startup, has announced a $37 million Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital India to build the future of home buying across the region. Founders Fund and Fifth Wall made their Middle East investment debut
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