The Agent Banking Company of Uganda, a technology-focused financial services firm with a mission to “improve lives by facilitating access to quality and affordable financial services”, has secured an...
The HKMA has initiated Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme, known as Project e-HKD+, on September 23. This new phase represents a strategic expansion in the exploration of...
Parabank, a digital bank focused on people with disabilities, has introduced new credit and prepaid cards specifically designed for this community. The bank, renowned for its commitment to inclusivity,...
To enhance financial inclusion in Ghana, Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana has announced a strategic investment in Fido Micro Credit LTD, a leading digital lender. This partnership aims to...
South African startup Fintr is using games to teach young people about money, combining gamified superhero narratives, practical financial exercises, and a competitive reward system to make financial education...
South African startup ECAfrica has built a digital platform aimed at addressing the critical pain points faced by African entrepreneurs, connecting them with the resources they need to scale....
In H1 2024, the global FinTech sector recorded 2,754 transactions, reflecting a sharp decline of nearly 50% from the 5,449 deals completed in the same period in 2023 and...
Africa-focused venture capital firm TLcom Capital will host its sixth annual Africa Tech Female Founder Summit on November 14 in Nairobi, Kenya. TLcom Capital is one of Africa’s largest...
Singaporean regulators have no plans to allow cryptocurrency use for gambling due to the risks of money laundering. During a Sept. 10 parliamentary address, Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with PT Krom Bank Indonesia, a digital banking innovator in Indonesia, committed to serving the underbanked population with advanced, secure financial services. The...