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Barq and Mastercard Collaborate to Transform Payment Technology in Saudi Arabia
The partnership aims to empower Barq’s customers through Mastercard Gateway by enhancing the payment acceptance capabilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Congolese Fintech Startups, Government Form Association to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
The association, known as the Congolese Fintech Network, will seek to enhance access to investment opportunities and promote information sharing in Congo, with a goal to accelerate financial inclusion.
Rawbank’s illicocash & Mastercard Team to Launch Virtual Cards
The strategic partnership aims to facilitate financial inclusion by providing consumers and businesses with a new and effortless way to conduct e-commerce transactions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
SAMA Licenses Fintech Company Loan to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions
With the new licensee, there are now six authorized companies offering consumer microfinance solutions in Saudi Arabia.
IrisGuard Partners With Elm to Help Boost Financial Inclusion in the Developing World
The world's first Iris-enabled payment platform and a leading provider of innovative Government digital services collaborate for more efficient, inclusive and trusted distribution social protection payments.
SVC Launches New Investment in Fintech VC Funds Product at the Financial Sector Conference 2023
Saudi Venture Capital Company, in partnership with the Capital Market Authority and the Financial Sector Development Program has launched a new product designed to support the growth of the fintech industry in Saudi Arabia.
Opportunity International Awarded $2 Million Grant From Visa Foundation to Remove Barriers and Unlock Capital to Women-Led Business
The grant will allow Opportunity International to provide micro and small business loans, digital tools and specialized technical training to women-led small- and micro businesses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda.
New Mastercard Study Reveals Rapid Shift Toward Digital Payments in Saudi Arabia
Up to 77 percent of consumers in the Kingdom spending more money online since the onset of the pandemic.
Saudi Arabian Savings App Hakbah Forms Partnership With Visa
The solution offers customers a convenient and simple method for Savings Groups’ habit.
Flash Money App Launches to Boost Financial Inclusion in Congo
Congo-based fintech Flash has launched a payment tool including a Visa card offering, Flash Money, for the Congolese market.