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QI Tech, Ant International’s Bettr Bring More Credit Options to Brazil’s Online Shoppers

Ant International has officially launched its localized operations in Brazil, focusing on deploying digital lending solutions for small and medium…

Which Digital Bank in Malaysia Has the Best Savings Rate in 2026?

Malaysians are now spoilt for choice when it comes to digital banks, and the digital bank savings rate on offer…

US FinTech deal activity grew 33% YoY in Q1 2026 driven by surge in deals under $100m

US FinTech companies raised $11.1bn across 466 deals in Q1 2026, a 16% increase in funding and a 33% rise…

Brazil Goes After the Money Behind Illegal Betting, Putting Fintechs on Notice

Brazil has changed tactics against illegal betting, moving from blocking websites to choking the payment rails that move the money,…

RBI Propose Draft to Expand Money Market Access for NBFCs and Firms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to broaden participation in the country’s money market to include non-banking financial…

Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe’s banking sector shows strong growth prospects, new report finds

The banking sector in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE) has strong growth potential, according to a new survey by…

The Asian Banker Hong Kong Awards 2026 highlight the future direction of banking in Hong Kong

The banks and initiatives recognised at The Asian Banker Hong Kong Awards 2026 reflect a banking sector increasingly focused on…

US FinTech investment grew 16% YoY in Q1 driven by increase in deals over $100m

US FinTech companies raised $11.1bn across 466 deals in Q1 2026, up 16% in funding and 33% in deal volume…

Red-letter week for FinTechs as $1bn raised across 17 deals

This week was a powerful funding week for FinTech firms, with $1.07bn raised across a healthy 17 deals.This marks a…

Latin America: companies are tightening credit in the face of rising late payments

In an uncertain economic climate, companies in Latin America are tightening their credit terms to protect themselves, but without managing…

The Innovators 2026: Latin America

As the world explores the possibilities of artificial intelligence, financial institutions and fintechs in Latin America have been using this…

EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards

The European Commission will delay the introduction of a new market risk capital framework for banks for three years to…

DeltaBlock, Embat, and Hawkish Capital are using AI, APIs, and blockchain to eliminate financial inefficiencies worldwide.

Rather than competing solely on consumer-facing products, a new generation of fintech companies is tackling challenges deep within market infrastructure,…

ASEAN urged to build integrated fintech ecosystem for digital future: Deputy PM

ASEAN must move beyond connecting markets and start building an integrated financial technology ecosystem if it wants to emerge as…

Equifax-Mifundo Deal Opens Europe-Brazil Credit Data Corridor

European lenders gained direct access to Brazilian credit histories on May 18, 2026, after Mifundo integrated data from Equifax BoaVista,…

Colombian Fintech Re-Writing the Rules of Lending in Emerging Markets Wins the 2026 Aurora Tech Award

The Aurora Tech Award, powered by inDrive, has named Colombian fintech Quipu and its founder Mercedes Bidart as the winner…

New RBI Guidelines For Digital Lending You Should Know Before Applying

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new guidelines for digital lending to make borrowing safer and more transparent.…

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Integrates Financial Technology Innovation into Regulatory Frameworks

BREAKING BARRIERS FOR FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND COMPETITION: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to streamline regulations and…

Brazil’s Central Bank Tightens Control Over Digital Payments

Brazil’s regulator is sending a clear message this week: the country wants tighter oversight of its rapidly evolving digital payments…

Global M&A Surges and Hits US$1.6 Trillion Record in Q1 2026

This year, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) dealmakers have powered through geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty.In Q1 2026, total…

Kredivo Group takes over digital banking platform Timo

The acquisition represents an important step in Kredivo’s regional expansion strategy, deepening its presence in Vietnam and accelerating the group’s…

Europe’s FinTech scene entering phase of financial discipline and consolidation

Marco Hentschel, Executive Director at TH Global Capital, outlines why after more than a decade driven by venture capital and…

Nik Storonsky: Revolut IPO Timeline Teases Growth Strategy

CEO Nik Storonsky signals a two-year wait for Revolut‘s IPO as the fintech giant pursues a US banking charter and…

China, Indonesia launch cross-border QR payments – a boost for the global yuan?

China and Indonesia have launched a new cross-border QR payment system, marking the latest step in Beijing’s drive to build…

Creditinfo expands Baltic presence with 100% takeover of KIB Latvia

Creditinfo Group, a London-based credit information and analytics solutions provider, has acquired full ownership of KIB Latvia (AS Kredītinformācijas Birojs),…

PenFed Credit Union Partners with InvestiFi to Bring Embedded Investing to Members

PenFed Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit unions, has partnered with InvestiFi, a leading provider of digital investment…

Addi secures $150M credit line led by J.P. Morgan

Colombian fintech Addi secured a $150M structured credit facility.J.P. Morgan led the transaction with $130M, while Fasanara Capital contributed $20M.Addi…

Revolut eyes valuation of up to $200B in eventual IPO

British neobank Revolut seems to be eyeing a major valuation bump when it eventually goes public.The company is targeting a…

Salmon raises $100M in equity and debt to bring digital credit to underbanked Filipinos

The Philippines has millions of unbanked adults, and its consumer lending market is starting to catch up.Salmon, a Manila-based consumer…

China Leads Asia’s Startup Funding To Its Highest Level In More Than 3 Years

Asia’s startup funding swung higher in the first quarter of this year, boosted by a rebound in Chinese venture investment.Overall,…

Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push

Brazilian cross-border payments company Ebanx said it is expanding global operations, with a focus on Southeast Asia, strengthening its footprint…

FinovateSpring 2026 unveils impressive lineup of industry-leading speakers

FinovateSpring, the hotspot for fintech innovation and industry knowledge, is set to take place on 5–7 May 2026 in San…

payabl. rolls out Click to Pay with Visa to streamline card checkout

Payabl. has launched Click to Pay with Visa, adding the service as a card payment option for online merchants.The service…

Experian Express Gives Small Lenders a Self-Service Onboarding Platform

International data and technology company Experian introduced its Experian Express solution this week.The new offering is a self-service platform that…

Snappi scales up after Greek launch with Paymentology

Paymentology is working with Snappi as the Athens-based digital bank moves from initial rollout to a stage focused on expanding…

Nubank evolves contactless payments and integrates Pix, debit, and credit in a single tap on the phone

Nubank, one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, announces an evolution in its contactless payment experience…

Marketnode’s AI Joins Finastra’s Loan IQ to Automate Credit Agreement Processing for Global Lenders

Finastra and Singapore-based Marketnode have announced a technical integration that automates the credit agreement onboarding process for corporate lenders, reducing…

March 2026: Top five fintech M&A stories of the month

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common occurrences in the world of fintech, often reshaping businesses and redefining the market landscape.…

US fintech Worth bags $30m in Series A funding

US-based fintech start-up Worth has announced a $30 million Series A funding round, building on the $25 million it secured…

Innovation, regulation and credit risks in APAC financial services

For firms operating in the financial services sector in recent years, the landscape has been shaped by significant and sustained…

Why Financial Technology Is Attracting Record Investment

Cumulative investment in financial technology companies exceeded $600 billion between 2010 and 2024, according to CB Insights. Even after the…

US fintech MoCaFi files for bankruptcy, begins formal liquidation process

US-based fintech Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi) has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is “beginning the formal liquidation process”, according…

Unzer Expands Its Platform Capabilities With Integrated Financial Services

Unzer Group, a leading European provider of payment and software solutions, today announced the launch of Unzer Financial Services. The…

Mastercard and CLIK Credit Bureau Indonesia join forces to empower lenders

Mastercard today announced a strategic collaboration with CLIK Indonesia, a leading private credit bureau, to deliver advanced consulting services that…

Ripple seeks Brazilian VASP licence amid expansion push

Ripple is expanding its footprint in Brazil and has expressed its intent to apply for a Virtual Asset Service Provider…

CEO Of Brazil’s Nubank On Pending US Market Entry, Trump, AI: Interview

Nubank CEO David Velez, whose massive Brazil-based digital bank is on the verge of entering the prized US market, hailed…

Indonesia’s Kredivo acquires digital bank Timo

Singapore-based digital media platform Tech in Asia reported the deal on March 12, citing sources familiar with the matter. Final…

RedotPay secures new licences in Argentina, Canada, and USA to boost expansion

Stablecoin payments fintech RedotPay says it has picked up three new international licenses and registrations in Argentina, Canada and the…

Revolut gets full UK banking licence after years-long wait

Revolut, Europe’s most valuable start-up, said on Wednesday it had received regulatory approval to launch a British bank, allowing it…

NatWest hires Starling’s Adeel Hyder to lead business banking

Starling Bank executive Adeel Hyder has been appointed as the new managing director of business banking at NatWest, effective 1…

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