January 21, 2025 - Financial Technology Insights

January 21, 2025
FinTech Media Room
E-commerce, Finance, Fintech News, Payments

KCB Bank and UnionPay in a Deal to Support E-commerce Payments

KCB Bank Kenya and UnionPay International (UPI) have partnered to enhance e-commerce payment capabilities in Kenya, enabling UnionPay cardholders to transact seamlessly on digital platforms. This collaboration marks a significant advancement...

January 21, 2025
FinTech Media Room
Business, Finance, Fintech News, Insurance

BOXX Insurance Continues US Expansion Plans With Leadership Hires

BOXX Insurance, a leading global cyber Insurtech, is excited to announce three new appointments to support its growth agenda in the US. Erik Tifft has been appointed Head of...

January 21, 2025
FinTech Media Room
Business, Finance, Fintech News, Insurance

PayPal Ventures Invests in Olé Life

Olé Life, a leading Latin American insurtech company, announced that it has raised $13 million in Series B funding, led by PayPal Ventures with participation from Mundi Ventures, AV8...

January 21, 2025
FinTech Media Room
Business, Finance, Fintech News, Insurance

Previsico and Descartes Partner for Better Corporate Flood Risk

Previsico, the flood forecasting specialists, have partnered with Descartes, a world leader in corporate parametric insurance solutions for climate and emerging risks, to offer businesses in UK and Ireland...

January 21, 2025
Fintech Staff Writer
Banking, Digital financial inclusion, Featured, Payments

The Impact of 5G on Financial Inclusion

Let’s discuss the Impact of 5G on Financial Inclusion. How can the rollout of 5G networks improve access to digital financial services, particularly in rural or remote areas? Opportunities...

January 21, 2025
Fintech Staff Writer
Banking, Financial Services, FinTech Insights, Fintech News

Overview of Barclays and Synchrony Financial’s Bid to Acquire Apple’s Credit Card Division

Introduction After facing significant losses, Goldman Sachs has been looking to sell its Apple Card portfolio, signaling its exit from the consumer banking market. Reports indicate Synchrony Financial might step in...

January 21, 2025
Fintech Staff Writer
B2B, Banking as a Service (BaaS), Business, FinTech Insights, Fintech News

Significant Development as Amazon Partners with Indian Firm Axio for BNPL Services

Introduction Axio, formed through the merger of Capital Float, Walnut, and Walnut369, has become a prominent player in the Indian fintech space. Specializing in embedded credit financing and money...

January 21, 2025
Fintech Staff Writer
Financial Resources, FinTech Insights, Fintech News, Risk Management

Pioneering Smarter Financial Solutions via Avenir and Lang Cat Forge Alliance

Introduction Avenir, a leader in AI-driven financial reporting in the UK, has partnered with the lang cat to integrate its reg-tech Analyser software. This strategic collaboration is designed to...

January 21, 2025
Fintech Staff Writer
Digital financial inclusion, Financial Services, FinTech Insights, Fintech News

Finom Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Kristjan Kaar

Introduction Finom, a leading digital financial services platform for SMEs and entrepreneurs based in the Netherlands, has appointed Kristjan Kaar as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). This strategic...

January 21, 2025
Fintech Staff Writer
Banking, FinTech Insights, Fintech News

Licensing of Two New Digital Banks Signifies Growth in Malaysian Fintech Sector

Introduction The Ministry of Finance Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia have approved licensing two new digital banks, paving the way for a significant transformation in the country’s banking industry....

January 21, 2025
FinTech Media Room
Fintech News

PhotonPay Launches Google Pay Support for Mastercard Users in Hong Kong

PhotonPay, a digital financial infrastructure, will support Google Pay, enabling cardholders to take advantage of simple and secure contactless payments and digital card storage on both Android devices and...

KCB Bank and UnionPay in a Deal to Support E-commerce Payments

BOXX Insurance Continues US Expansion Plans With Leadership Hires

PayPal Ventures Invests in Olé Life

Previsico and Descartes Partner for Better Corporate Flood Risk

The Impact of 5G on Financial Inclusion

Overview of Barclays and Synchrony Financial’s Bid to Acquire Apple’s Credit Card Division

Significant Development as Amazon Partners with Indian Firm Axio for BNPL Services

Pioneering Smarter Financial Solutions via Avenir and Lang Cat Forge Alliance

Finom Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Kristjan Kaar

Licensing of Two New Digital Banks Signifies Growth in Malaysian Fintech Sector

PhotonPay Launches Google Pay Support for Mastercard Users in Hong Kong

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