New blockchain technology research reveals value potential for emerging markets
Agile Dynamics releases report detailing current and future state of blockchain technology, including how to leverage tech for cost efficiency and more
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RemotePass launches physical debit card for remote teams in emerging markets across the globe
With this new service, remote workers with an active contract on RemotePass can receive instant payments with zero fees, avoiding the hefty SWIFT fees and delays typically associated with international transfers.
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94% of banks eyeing investment in modern payment tech, to keep pace with fintech innovation
Research from Aite-Novarica Group, supported by Finastra, indicates that banks must invest in new technologies as business customers demand more robust payment capabilities
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Qashio, a UAE-based fintech, raises $10 million to help businesses in Saudi Arabia manage their spending in a cashless economy
Qashio, a UAE-based fintech, has raised $10 million in a seed round, with participation from strategic international and regional investors to accelerate expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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ZiiBoard: UAE-based fintech Ziina files patent for innovative new business payment keyboard
Ziina, the Dubai-based, YC-backed fintech start-up on a mission to bring money online for consumers in the Middle East, continues to bring innovation to the world of payments. Its latest invention: a payments keyboard – the first of its kind in the digital wallets space, and for which Ziina has filed a patent.
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Is effective expense management software critical to business success?
Controlling business expenses is one of the biggest headaches faced by CFO’s across different industries in the MENA region. Larger corporations usually have a basic expense management software but it is very reactive, and the controls and verifications happen only after an expense is made. This puts organizations at a risk of a drawn out…
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Mashreq Invests in NymCard as part of venture fund to support UAE FinTech ecosystem
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates, has taken a stake in NymCard, the only Banking-as-a-Service provider in the Middle East, to help grow the booming FinTech ecosystem in the UAE and support the next generation of innovators. This investment is part of a FinTech fund that Mashreq has created…
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IMAN closes $1M in funding to revolutionize the way people in Muslim Markets shop and invest — the halal way
An Islamic Fintech startup IMAN, closes USD$1million in seed funding to introduce a new financial product that is Shariah-compliant in Muslim markets. The new platform uses technology to democratize access to finance in line with the region’s religious views and faith. Founded by Rustam Rahmatov and Mark Zubov, IMAN introduces a tailored mobile platform for…
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ARC Talent: leading the change in the regional recruitment practices
ARC Talent, an outsourced talent partner for enterprise, start-ups and multinationals looking for talent-acquisition support and growth, recently revealed recruitment statistics that will define regional industries in the new year. The impact of the pandemic over the past two years drove a lot of innovation and growth within the digital industries with B2C and B2B…
