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MIT/IBM Study Denies Economic Feasibility of Major AI Employment Takeover
Finance & Economics

MIT/IBM Study Denies Economic Feasibility of Major AI Employment Takeover

The new research reveals that the expected automation of around half of all human-performed jobs with the help of AI could come at a premium cost, which employers would likely not be willing to pay.

World Bank Aims to Surpass $40 Billion Climate Funding Goal Next Year
Finance & Economics

World Bank Aims to Surpass $40 Billion Climate Funding Goal Next Year

The World Bank Group – the biggest provider of climate finance to developing countries – is now aiming for 45% of all financing to go toward climate projects by 2025.

South African Fintech Ukheshe Acquires EFTCorp
Fintech & Ecommerce

South African Fintech Ukheshe Acquires EFTCorp

Ukheshe International, a South African fintech enablement partner and EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) will continue to operate as separate entities and maintain their respective brand identities after the acquisition.

Microfinance Startup FinAGG Raises $11M From Tata Capital, BlueOrchard
Fintech & Ecommerce

Microfinance Startup FinAGG Raises $11M From Tata Capital, BlueOrchard

Indian fintech FinAGG has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by BlueOrchard and Tata Capital to improve financing access for millions of Indian MSMEs.

N26 Rolls Out Stock & ETF Trading
Fintech & Ecommerce

N26 Rolls Out Stock & ETF Trading

German online bank N26 has launched the long-anticipated Stock and ETF trading product that will allow its customers to buy and sell stocks and ETFs in-app for 0.90 EUR per trade.

India Is Among Top Fintech Cluster Hubs Globally
Fintech & Ecommerce

India Is Among Top Fintech Cluster Hubs Globally

The World Economic Forum emphasised the role of thriving fintech hubs hosting clusters of fintech corporate headquarters and providing significant operating markets such as Singapore, the UK, the US, Mexico and India for the global growth of the fintech industry.

Credit Agricole Acquires 7% Stake in Worldline
Fintech & Ecommerce

Credit Agricole Acquires 7% Stake in Worldline

Credit Agricole announces a minority stake acquisition in Worldline expanding on their exclusive strategic long-term partnership.

Top 10 Agri-Fintech Startups in Africa
Fintech & Ecommerce

Top 10 Agri-Fintech Startups in Africa

Global stability largely depends on the food security and prosperity of the population. To reduce poverty levels and provide economic security to the dwellers of rural areas, the agriculture sector needs to be properly financed and get access to quality financial services. Agri-fintech startups serve exactly this purpose. In Africa, the need for agri-fintech services […]

Amazon Portfolio Reaches Over 500 Solar and Wind Projects Globally
Science & Technology

Amazon Portfolio Reaches Over 500 Solar and Wind Projects Globally

Amazon invested in more than 100 new solar and wind energy projects in 2023, expanding its portfolio to a size big enough to power 7.2 million U.S. homes annually.

Challenges to Fintech Development in Nigeria
Fintech & Ecommerce

Challenges to Fintech Development in Nigeria

Mass adoption of digital services in Nigeria is consistent with the growth of the local fintech industry. However, the immense potential of this segment cannot be fully revealed without overcoming a number of the regulatory and financial challenges.

Aldi Introduces App-Free Payments at Checkout-Free Store
Fintech & Ecommerce

Aldi Introduces App-Free Payments at Checkout-Free Store

Customers at the checkout-free concept Aldi store in London can now simply tap their contactless payment card or mobile phone at a barrier to enter the store.

Mastercard Pioneers Medical Claim Payment Solution
Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Pioneers Medical Claim Payment Solution

To support healthcare providers and insurance companies in dealing with claim approvals and payouts, Mastercard is introducing a medical claim payment solution in partnership with one of the leading financial institutions in India and Remedinet, a cloud-based health tech platform.

How AI Automation Enhances Consumer Lending
Fintech & Ecommerce

How AI Automation Enhances Consumer Lending

Artificial intelligence is slowly but steadily penetrating into every sphere of business activities and consumer services. It seems that AI is the future of automation technology in finance as well. Consumer lending is one of the banking segments that can reap most of the benefits of AI automation.

Opportunities in Mobile Banking and Consumer Segments of Nigeria
Fintech & Ecommerce

Opportunities in Mobile Banking and Consumer Segments of Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the most underestimated destinations for global investors. With its young tech-savvy population and a new wave of reforms, Nigeria presents plenty of opportunities in mobile banking, data usage and consumer goods segments.

OpenAI to Add Monetization Feature to GPT Store
Science & Technology

OpenAI to Add Monetization Feature to GPT Store

OpenAI has figured out a way for generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) creators to monetize their personalized AI systems with the help of its newly launched GPT Store marketplace.

SEC Officially Approves Spot Bitcoin ETF
Blockchain & Crypto

SEC Officially Approves Spot Bitcoin ETF

After months of application revisions, bilateral meetings and media speculations, the first Spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. is finally approved by the SEC. Here’s how the landmark approval relates to public expectations.