MENA

PayTabs Brings Instant Payments to GCC’s Gig Economy
PayTabs Brings Instant Payments to GCC’s Gig Economy
September 20, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Omnichannel payment solutions company PayTabs is bringing instant payments to entrepreneurs, freelancers and people working in the gig economy across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)....

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As MENA FIs Adopt Open Banking, EU’s Mistakes Loom Large
As MENA FIs Adopt Open Banking, EU’s Mistakes Loom Large
September 20, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Unlike the United Kingdom and Europe, the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) by third parties to access consumers’ financial data with their consent —...

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How Local Developers Are Driving Gaming Innovation Across MENA
How Local Developers Are Driving Gaming Innovation Across MENA
September 19, 2022  |  Metaverse

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is one of the fastest-growing markets for the gaming industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Verity Debuts Family Banking App for MENA Users
Verity Debuts Family Banking App for MENA Users
September 19, 2022  |  Banking

Verity, a FinTech which works to help younger people earn, save and spend responsibly, has rolled out a new family banking and financial literacy app...

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JPMorgan: Treasurers Become ‘Critical Partners’ as Firms Handle More Third-Party Funds
JPMorgan: Treasurers Become ‘Critical Partners’ as Firms Handle More Third-Party Funds
September 19, 2022  |  Back-office

In the digital age, all companies can become platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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US FinTech WayaPay Launches Digital Bank, Transfer App Aimed at African Immigrants
US FinTech WayaPay Launches Digital Bank, Transfer App Aimed at African Immigrants
September 18, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

WayaPay, which describes itself as a Kenyan FinTech based in the United States, says it has launched its full-service digital bank and money-transfer app tailored...

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YAP CEO Says Collaboration, Not Competition, Creates More Wins for MENA Neobanks
YAP CEO Says Collaboration, Not Competition, Creates More Wins for MENA Neobanks
September 14, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Unconstrained by legacy systems, decades-long financial commitments and the obligations of a full banking license, digital banking apps are shaking things up and introducing a...

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Startups Drive Payment Innovation in Jordan’s Emerging FinTech Hub
Startups Drive Payment Innovation in Jordan’s Emerging FinTech Hub
September 13, 2022  |  Startups

For businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), regional growth often follows a predictable pattern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Prepaid Cards Streamline Expense Management, Solve Major Pain Points for MENA SMBs
Prepaid Cards Streamline Expense Management, Solve Major Pain Points for MENA SMBs
September 11, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Some of the most underbanked populations in the world can be found in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where countries like Egypt have...

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