PayPal has ushered in a new era for customers, making it easier and more rewarding than ever to shop and pay with PayPal anywhere, anytime – both in stores and online. Now, customers have access to rich rewards, stackable cash back offers in the PayPal app, a...

Revolut, the global FinTech with more than 45 million customers worldwide, has announced it is doubling down on business accounts as global annualised revenues of its business-to-business (B2B) offering, Revolut Business, have surpassed US$500mn. Globally,...

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has released new survey data on the views of investment industry employers concerning the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the investment sector. The survey...

Recently, FinTech in the Middle East and North Africa has experienced notable changes due to advancements in technology and shifts in consumer habits. Making it more important than ever for banks in the region to grasp and meet the evolving preferences of...

Network International is making bold strides into Saudi Arabia, driven by ambitious goals and a vision for the future. In an exclusive insight, Al-Dahmash, Managing Director for KSA at Network International, reveals the company’s dynamic strategy, unique m...

Sara Hoteit, Regional Manager, Middle East at Backbase, explores how digital lending empowers GCC banks to capture the SME market by offering personalised, efficient financial solutions, driving growth and fostering long-term relationships.  The ...

The EU AI Act, which came into force on 1 August 2024, is a significant legislative development for financial institutions (FIs). With provisions starting to apply over a period of six to 36 months, most of the Act’s rules will be enforceable after two y...

In this interview, Chirag Shah, Founder and CEO of Nucleus Commercial Finance, discusses his journey from investment banking to establishing Nucleus, sharing his insights on alternative finance for UK SMEs and the innovative strategies driving Nucleus’s s...

In this exclusive piece, David Osborne, CEO of Caseware and former leader of Virgin Pulse, shares his key advice for professionals and entrepreneurs in FinTech seeking to accelerate their careers. From the importance of relationship-building and continuous...

In this article by Steve Round, President and Co-Founder of SaaScada, we explore how entrenched company culture in traditional banks may be hampering their ability to modernise and compete with more agile FinTechs and challenger banks. The reluctance to...

Roper Technologies, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Transact Campus, for a net purchase price of US$1.5 billion, including a US$100 million tax benefit resulting from the transaction. The net purchase price represents...

Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has launched two new products tapping into retail banks’ core business: everyday spending and saving. Launched in 12 countries across Europe and the US, this marks a significant step forward i...