September 27, 2022
Fintech Galaxy brings global Open Finance experience to the MENA region
Fintech Galaxy, a financial innovation firm, has announced the addition of a team of global Open Banking/Finance experts as it seeks to expand its product offering and presence throughout the MENA region. The Open Finance experts have joined Fintech Galaxy to help it achieve its mission of increasing financial inclusion and bringing open banking and finance to the MENA region through its fast, secure, and developer-friendly proprietary platform www.thefinx.io. Open Finance is the next step in the evolution of Open Banking.
September 9, 2022
It’s coming to Jordan: Fintech Ziina from UAE
Ziina, a UAE-based, YC-backed start-up on a mission to provide financial freedom to everyone in the Middle East, is coming to Jordan. The Jordanian expansion is the latest milestone in the fintech company's rapid succession of innovation, having launched their digital wallet in February 2022 and their proprietary payment keyboard, the Ziiboard, just this month.
June 22, 2022
More banking executives view FinTechs as partners: Report
According to a global survey of 300 C-suite banking industry executives, 54% believe their financial institutions have faced increased competition from digital alternatives over the last three years. These executives, however, indicate that they are better positioned to compete. Notably, 84% said they have the necessary technological tools to create new digital products and services to some extent or more.
June 15, 2022
DIFC FinTech Hive’s accelerator programmes returns
Participating start-ups will be matched with suitable partners during the sprint, after which they will have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to senior stakeholders of leading financial partners in the Middle East.
June 1, 2022
Fintech brings healthcare providers tools for optimum financial health
SANTECHTURE's product portfolio reduces universal pain points such as manual administration, erroneous documentation, poor financial tracking, and costly in-house billing processes, similar to how an app may help with operational efficiency and assistance. Four evolved and established software packages excel independently to meet bespoke requirements regardless of scale and complexities.
May 24, 2022
FOO expands to provide Fintech solutions in KSA
FOO, a B2B Fintech solutions provider in the MENA region, has begun to expand operations into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the country's digital transformation efforts.