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Open Banking Expo Canada

Open Banking Expo is back with three stages of searingly-hot content on the future of consumer-driven banking following November’s Fall Statement, which outlined the introduction of an Open Banking framework in Canada in 2024.

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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.

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Goldman Sachs Increases Loan Facility to Hong Kong Fintech Firm FundPark

Hong Kong-based fintech startup FundPark, which specializes in providing trade finance to small and medium-sized enterprises, announced that it managed to raise $500 million from Goldman Sachs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Credit Agricole Acquires 7% Stake in Worldline

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

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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 […]

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Dataroid Raises $2 Million

Dataroid, a major player in the digital analytics and customer engagement industry, has announced that it has managed to raise $2 million in investment funds.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Apple Offers Rivals Access to Mobile Payment Tech

Apple has offered to provide competitors with the opportunity to access its contactless payment transaction technology and interact with this development.

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Fintech Startup Briq Secures $8 Million

Briq, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to automate finance in the sphere of construction, raised $8 million in an expansion round at a valuation of $150 million.

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Digital Onboarding Raises $58 Million

Digital Onboarding has announced that it has managed to raise funds for $58 million from the investment firm Volition Capital to realize the intention to expand its digital interaction platform for banks and credit unions.

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BNPL Provider Billink Raises $32 Million

Billink, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service provider, has announced that it has managed to raise $32 million in investment funds.

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