Google Pay will offer users a secure and easy way to make purchases in stores, apps, and online The agreement aligns with SAMA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the Kingdom’s digital payments ecosystem as part of Saudi Vision 2030. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Google have signed an agreement to introduce Google Pay in Saudi…
QCOSTARICA — In an increasingly interconnected world, international payments present significant challenges due to the diversity of systems, regulations and technological adoption across the 195 countries around the globe. To address this complexity, the concept of Deep Payments emerges, which redefines global operations by integrating collaboration, local knowledge and technological innovation. Global interconnection is key…
Sebastian Hernandez, Helena Wang, Badr Omrane, Vera Roberts, David Pereyra January 2025 Available as: PDF Designing inclusive and user-friendly digital payment systems is crucial to eliminate barriers faced by users. This research focuses on fostering empathy for and identifying the needs of users who exhibit behaviours that indicate they encounter accessibility or usability barriers in…
Rodima-Taylor, Paterson, Wiegratz & LeGrand Africa’s FinTech landscape is characterized by its reliance on mobile technology, digital platforms, and adaptive cultural practices. The sector experiences remarkable growth and profitability, supported by strong market demand and frequent political backing. With over half of the world’s mobile money accounts located on the continent, FinTech serves as a…
CALGARY, AB, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VeriPark, a global leader in omnichannel customer experience solutions for financial services, has partnered with a coalition of leading Canadian credit unions and financial institutions, including First West Credit Union, Prospera Credit Union, DUCA Credit Union, and Coastal Community Credit Union, Together, the coalition aims to drive innovation,…
On National Startup Day, YES BANK, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), launched the Frictionless Finance Accelerator Programme. The initiative is designed to empower fintech startups to tackle key challenges, scale innovations, and enhance financial inclusion. Through this accelerator, YES BANK aims to…
Kakao Bank, a Korean internet-only bank affiliated with Kakao Group, said Thursday that its fintech lab has been showcasing its advancements in artificial intelligence at prestigious conferences like EMNLP and NeurIPS.EMNLP and NeurIPS are widely recognized as the most authoritative platforms in the fields of AI, natural language processing and machine learning. Each year, leading…
Jonathan A. Parker, Antoinette Schoar, and Yang Sun have been honored with the 29th annual Paul A. Samuelson Award by the TIAA Institute for their study, “Retail Financial Innovation and Stock Market Dynamics: The Case of Target Date Funds.” The research analyzes the market impact of Target Date Funds (TDFs), one of the most significant…
THE Philippine digital lending market is expected to surpass $1 billion in the second half of 2025 due to growing demand for online technologies according to the latest report of Digido. This projected market size is a significant increase compared to the $796 million forecast for the end of 2024 and the $693 million recorded…
The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub and IIMA Ventures have launched Swanari TechSprint 3.0 to support women-centric fintech startups in India. This initiative offers resources, mentorship, and funding to startups with innovative financial solutions for women, aiming to bolster financial inclusion and economic empowerment. On Thursday, The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub and IIMA Ventures unveiled Swanari…