January 8, 2025 @ 7:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BRISKPE, a PayU-backed cross-border payment platform, has introduced a solution designed to meet the needs of MSMEs. This platform integrates account-to-account (A2A) transfers, card collections powered by PayU and PayPal, providing exporters, service providers, marketplace sellers and freelancers with “efficiency in managing international transactions.” By… Read More

 Tagged briskpe, cross-border payments, digitalization, msmes, small businesses

January 8, 2025 @ 6:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wealthtech Addepar has shared an update focused on how to drive tax efficiency and growth with householding in Addepar Trading. Wealthtech firm Addepar explained that successful advisors help clients reach their financial goals while creating “opportunities for business growth for themselves, and their firms.” Addepar… Read More

 Tagged addepar, teaxes, wealthtech

January 7, 2025 @ 5:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) claims that it had a solid 2024, marked by new leadership, greater connectivity and engagement with international markets, the launch of multi-year infrastructure enhancement programs, and fresh trading records that “underscore the market’s vibrancy and resilience.” HKEX introduced… Read More

 Tagged 2024 recap, hkex, hong kong, investments, outlook 2025, trading

January 7, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Mashreq Pakistan, a subsidiary of the UAE’s Mashreq Bank, has secured a restricted license from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to commence pilot operations as a digital retail bank in the country. The approval marks a significant milestone in Mashreq’s expansion and highlights its… Read More

 Tagged digital bank, mashreq bank, Mashreq Pakistan, pakistan

January 7, 2025 @ 5:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Doha Bank in Qatar has officially introduced Visa Commercial Pay. Doha Bank, which claims to be one of the largest private commercial banks in Qatar is reportedly set to become the first banking platform in the market to  launch Visa Commercial Pay (VCP) and the… Read More

 Tagged doha bank, mena, qatar, visa

January 7, 2025 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Qi Card has recently introduced its third-generation app, SuperQi, in collaboration with Ant International. Powered by Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions, SuperQi reportedly integrates a digital lifestyle super app with a “fully functional” digital banking platform, bringing a new era of financial inclusion and digital services… Read More

 Tagged ant international, fintech apps, iraq, qi card

January 7, 2025 @ 9:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Global Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE)says it wants to boost the utilization of its services in North America as well as Brazil and the EMEA [Europe, the Middle East and Africa]. Best known for its near instantaneous transfer and payments platform, Wise also offers multiple neobanking services…. Read More

 Tagged payments, transfers, wise

January 7, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iWallet, the enabler of digital payments solutions, announces an innovative development with the introduction of Voice AI to payments. This technology addresses the growing demand for advanced, secure, as well as user-friendly payment methods. The majority or around 81% of American consumers use voice technology… Read More

 Tagged ai, digital payments, digital transactions, iwallet, voice ai

January 7, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs and structured real estate lender, REL Finance, have completed a £16.6m co-loan to JMK Group, a family-run hospitality business. JMK’s story began when an entrepreneur, John Kajani, made “a decision to move from textiles to the hospitality… Read More

 Tagged digital bank, oaknorth, real estate, rel finance, uk

January 7, 2025 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payment solutions provider Checkout.com has entered a partnership with noqodi, a payment gateway and financial service provider, to elevate the payment experience for businesses and consumers in the UAE. As part of the collab, Checkout.com will integrate its payment tech with noqodi’s digital platform,… Read More

 Tagged checkout.com, middle east, Noqodi, payments, uae