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Fintech YAP Acquires $41M, Expands into MENA Region, South Asian Markets

July 7, 2022 @ 6:59 pm By Omar Faridi |

YAP, which claims to be the leading Fintech “revolutionizing” the digital banking experience in the MENA region and South Asia, has raised $41 million “to fund its operations and growth.” The latest investment round includes contributions from Saudi Arabia’s Aljazira Capital alongside investments from Abu… Read More

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Fintech YAP Obtains In-Principle Approval from State Bank of Pakistan for E-Money Institute License

May 21, 2022 @ 7:57 pm By Omar Faridi |

YAP, a Fintech streamlining the virtual banking experience in the MENA and South Asia region, has announced that it has been granted an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the State Bank of Pakistan for an Electronic Money Institute (EMI) License. The approval provides “a tremendous opportunity… Read More

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