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Fintech in Africa will Boom in 2022: Fintech News Network Launches Its 8th Publication
The Fintech News Network is pleased to announce the launch of our eighth publication; Fintech News Africa. The Fintech News Network is an industry publication covering fintech and digital news across the globe. Our readers are from established financial institutions
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SABB and Geida Launches Tap-on-Phone Payment Option in Saudi
SABB and Geidea launched a partnership to launch an app-based tap-on-phone (SoftPoS) solution under the enablement and guidance of Saudi Payments. The payment acceptance process via smartphones combines SABB’s digital banking services with Geidea’s payments acceptance technology expertise. The initiative
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Dubai’s NOW Money Raises $7 Million in Funding
NOW Money, a Dubai-based digital banking solution provider for low-income migrant workers, has secured $7 million in a funding round led by venture investor, Anthemis Exponential Ventures. Anthemis Exponential Ventures was joined by a consortium of investors including Knuru Capital,
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Dubai Regulator Seeks Feedback on Security Tokens Regulations
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is requesting feedback on its proposed regulation of security tokens. The DFSA has published its “Framework for Regulating Security Tokens” which includes derivatives as well and will be open to public consultation for a period
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Saudi Central Bank Grants 2 More Licenses to Payment Companies
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted two licenses to International Digital Solutions Co and Azm Fintech Co to provide payment services. This brings the total number of payments companies licensed by SAMA to 13 companies. This step comes from
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Ethiopian Fintech Scene Shows Great Promise as Africa’s Next Fintech Hub
Ethiopia’s large population of unbanked, the government’s current digital push, and recent finance reforms are bringing new opportunities for fintech startups and financial innovation. With more than 112 million people, Ethiopia is the second-most populous nation in Africa and is
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MoneyGram Inks Deal to Join Pay+ Mobile Wallet for Middle East Expansion
MoneyGram, an American money transfer company, announced that it has signed an agreement to launch its remittance capabilities on Pay+, a mobile wallet powered by Ooredoo Oman and the National Bank of Oman (NBO). The partnership is expected to be
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UAE Fintech Ecosystem Should Brace Itself for Greater Risks That Lies Ahead
A survey conducted by Várri Consultancy, a Dubai-based consultancy focused on strategy and risk assessment, found that as the UAE fintech industry continues to grow, there are greater risks and uncertainties that lies ahead compared to a year ago. The
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Saudi Licenced Fintech Startup Hala Closing a $6.5 Million Series A Round
Hala (previously Halalah) one of the first fintech startups to obtain the full SAMA license, secures $6.5 Million (24.3 Million SAR) Series A round. The round included the participation of Impact46 Growth fund, Wamda & strategic investors. With the recent
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Crypto Businesses Now Able to Set Up at DMCC in Dubai Following SCA Agreement
The Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to establish a regulatory framework for businesses offering, issuing, listing, and trading
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