26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

East Africa Edition Driving Digital Banking Evolution and Financial-Technology Integration Across East Africa Nairobi, Kenya | 11 March 2026 The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 26th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 (East Africa Edition), scheduled to take place on 11 March 2026 in Nairobi, […]

Microsmart and Begini partner to boost microfinance access for Greek MSMEs

Microsmart and Begini partner to boost microfinance access for Greek MSMEs

Microsmart SA, Greece’s one of the first decentralised microfinance institutions, has partnered with alternative data fintech Begini to unlock fast, fair, and accessible financing for micro and small businesses across the country. With MSMEs making up 99% of all Greek businesses, this partnership marks a significant step forward in closing the credit gap for underserved […]

Mitsui & Co. invests in African B2B digital technology company, Kyosk

Mitsui  & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) is pleased to announce that Mitsui and ETG Global Limited, a company owned by the joint shareholders of ETC Group Limited (ETG, an affiliate of Mitsui), have invested in Kyosk Global Holdings (Kyosk), a technology company that has developed a Business-to-Business (B2B) digital platform. Leveraging smartphone penetration in the African […]