Africa Fintech Forum 2024
Date: 25 September 2024 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Join us at the Africa Fintech Forum 2024, where the brightest minds in fintech will converge in Nairobi for two days of innovation, networking, and industry insights. Highlights: Whether you’re a startup, investor, or industry leader, this is your chance to be at the forefront of fintech in […]
Trintech appoints Ram Dwivedi as Country Manager for India
Trintech, a leading global provider of cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, announces the expansion of its India operations with the establishment of a new center in Bengaluru. This new center will serve as a significant addition to Trintech’s existing facilities in Noida and Pune, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and growth in the […]
Konstantin Tserazov: Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion – The Case of Gulf Countries
How are digital payments and financial inclusion transforming the economic landscape of the Gulf countries? Konstantin Tserazov, a renowned economist and former Senior Vice President of Otkritie Bank, delves into the complex interplay of digital payments and financial inclusion in this region. His focus is on how these technological advancements are reshaping the region’s economic […]
Thriving towards technological transformation in fintech
Saudi Arabia, a nation known for its rich oil reserves, is also emerging as a hub for innovation and technology in the financial sector. With the rise of fintech, the Kingdom is witnessing a transformation in the way financial services are delivered and consumed. The Saudi Arabia fintech market size is expected to grow from […]
Mastercard Foundation seeks legal order to deliver on its philanthropic mission
The Mastercard Foundation, in consultation with Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA), recently filed an application with the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee for a court order to modify its Deed of Gift. Once the order is granted, the changes are expected to deliver greater flexibility in the Foundation’s long-term investment and operational strategy to support its […]
Ripple announces CBDC Platform for next-level digitisation of financial services
With more than 90% of countries exploring, developing and implementing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a way to increase financial inclusion and lower the cost and risk of domestic and cross-border payment processes, today Ripple is announcing the Ripple CBDC Platform, a frictionless end-to-end solution for central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their […]
Surfin Meta welcomes John Quelch and John Fennell to its Board
Singapore-based Surfin Group of Companies (“Surfin Group”), one of the leaders in digital financial solutions for underserved customers in emerging markets, is pleased to announce the appointments of John Quelch and John Fennell as members of its Board of Directors. Two highly experienced professionals who bring to Surfin Group extensive knowledge in marketing, global business strategy, risk management […]
The Saudi National Bank to accept JCB Cards across the KSA
As part of its continuous efforts to develop electronic payment services, the Saudi National Bank and JCB agreed the acceptance of the JCB Card through about 306,351 POS and 3,088 ATMs across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This came as a result of a partnership agreement signed between the Saudi National Bank (SNB) and JCB […]
Moldcell launches Digital Wallet – moldcell money, supported by Comviva
Moldcell, the leading mobile network operator in Moldova, announced its entry to the financial services market with a first-of-its-kind digital wallet, ‘moldcell money’. With this launch, Moldcell has become the first telecom operator in Moldova to provide digital financial services that bring a new level of convenience and security to its customers. This service is now available through […]
4th EDITION CONNECTED BANKING EAST AFRICA
After the grand success of the previous edition, the 3rd Annual Africa Digital Banking Summit -Innovation and Excellence Awards – which is now rebranded as 4th Edition Connected Banking East Africa is back with much bigger stronger and larger than before, themed as “Accelerating Financial Inclusion through Digital Adoption” the Summit will held on 22th of September 2022, in […]