August 30, 2023 @ 8:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tabby, the MENA’s leading shopping and financial services app, has announced the arrival of Tabby Shop, its new all-encompassing shopping tool, “marking the most significant change on the Tabby app since its launch.” The new app is a one-stop-shop “showcasing over 500,000 products from thousands… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 8:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TerraZero Technologies Inc., a vertically integrated Metaverse development group and web3 technology company specializing in helping brands create immersive experiences,  announces their plans to release the Intraverse PRO beta in January of 2024. This addition to the TerraZero portfolio sets the stage for omni-channel connectivity,… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 8:02 pm By Michael Wong  |  

FOMO Pay, a Singapore-regulated digital payment and banking solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Notabene, a global crypto-industry decision-making platform, to boost its digital asset compliance. In a statement, FOMO Pay said the collaboration will enhance FOMO Pay’s know-your-transaction (KYT) capabilities and streamline… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 6:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Upgrade, a neobank founded by noted Fintech entrepreneur Renaud Laplanche, has launched auto loans as a new credit offering. In an email from a company representative, Upgrade explained that the “full spectrum” auto lending product will serve all types of consumers from 580 to 850… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 5:39 pm By Michael Wong  |  

FlipGive, the pioneering cashback rewards and fundraising solution for youth sports teams, has announced raising C$5 million (about $3.7 million) in a recent financing round. The fresh capital is poised to drive the expansion of FlipGive’s direct-to-consumer app across North America while also supporting the… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 2:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is announcing the launch of its alias solution, Global Digital Disbursements to its commercial clients holding deposit accounts at the bank’s branch in Canada. Global Digital Disbursements facilitates “the processing of multiple B2C payments and C2B collections where the identifier… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 2:27 pm By Michael Wong  |  

World Bank Group member International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed a record $11 billion to 108 projects in Asia and the Pacific this year to alleviate poverty and increase prosperity amid challenges such as climate change, gender inequality, food and energy insecurity, and higher inflation…. Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 2:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Iris Powered by Generali, provider of a proprietary identity and cyber protection platform, announced the launch of a white-labeled version of ScamAssist available at Staples US retail stores. Beginning today, customers will be able “to purchase Iris’ recently launched ScamAssist portal at Staples Tech Services counters… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 10:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

GoCardless, the bank payments company, has announced it is renewing its strategic partnership with Xero, the global small business platform, for another five years. The agreement builds on a long-term relationship which “started in 2016, focused on helping small businesses get paid faster.” For GoCardless… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 10:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Rolling out today, Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has kicked off the release of its updated digital wallet. According to the company, the wallet allows for Bitcoin and Dogecoin transfers as well as in-app swaps on the Ethereum network. The wallet is immediately available on iOS, with Android… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 10:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) announced the sale of its Personal Financial Management (PFM) unit to Creative Planning. Creative is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and one of the largest in the country, “with more than 2,100 employees across its affiliates and $245… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 9:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banks have long struggled to serve small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) effectively, despite the prominence of these companies in national economies, as SMEs recently “represented just over half of gross value added in the European Union and just under half in the US.” As noted… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 9:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has revealed a new partnership with X (formerly Twitter) to fill open positions at the crypto exchange. According to an X, job openings may now be scrolled directly on Coinbase’s profile. Coinbase is thrilled to partner with @X on the launch of a… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 9:10 am By JD Alois  |  

British Business Investments says it has committed £30 million to the Panoramic SME III fund as part of a final close of £100m. British Business Investments, a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank. Glasgow-based Panoramic was launched in 2008, becoming a top investor… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 9:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PT Bank BTPN Tbk, one of Indonesia’s leading banks, has transformed its Human Capital Management (HCM) processes by partnering with Darwinbox, the global HR technology provider. With this strategic move, the bank reaffirms its commitment “to providing valuable opportunities to make a significant impact on… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based SME funding advisors are reporting significantly lower levels of activity and fewer business pipelines when compared to earlier this year. This, according to a survey conducted by the team at ThinCats. The firm reported that over 55% of advisor surveys reveal that there are… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a new collaboration, Assetz Capital will become a key introducer of commercial mortgage loan applications to Atom Bank. The expansion allows Atom bank broadened access “to new areas of the UK market through a key distribution partner with an origination team covering… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

This milestone reflects MPOWER’s continued commitment “to socio-economic mobility for bright minds across the globe.” MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and a provider of scholarships and no-cosigner loans to promising students from around the world, announced today that it has completed a 2-year process… Read More

August 30, 2023 @ 7:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The grant will establish a PayPal Retail Academy to support Atlanta-area entrepreneurs. The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) announced a $1 million grant from PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) in order to launch the PayPal Retail Academy, which will provide a robust curriculum of innovative… Read More

August 29, 2023 @ 11:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent weeks, cybersecurity firms have issued “a dozen ransomware reports, most of which show a considerable increase in attacks,” according to an update shared with CI. As noted in an NCC Group’s July 2023 cyber threat intelligence report, the business saw over 500 attacks… Read More