Mastercard and Crossmint's Lobster.cash announced that they are working together so consumers will soon be free to safely authorize AI agents to make purchases using their existing payment cards. 

LuLu Money Technologies, a leading financial services technology provider in the GCC, opened its new AI Innovation Hub in Abu Dhabi, marking a step towards actionable AI-led financial systems that not only simplify, but actively execute everyday financial decisions at scale. 

The Fintech Times asked women working across the fintech sector a simple question: what fintech trends are helping women better access financial services and manage their financial futures?

Financial inclusion is becoming a core fintech and infrastructure priority in the UAE as digital payments, payroll platforms, and regulatory oversight converge to support a largely low-income workforce.

The research shows that digital payment platforms, mobile wallets, micro-lending applications, and Unified Payments Interface services have become the primary entry points into formal finance for many first-time users.

Velmie, a digital banking technology partner supporting financial innovation across Africa, together with Metro Cable, announced the outstanding success of Vult, Sierra Leone’s fast-growing super app that has transformed access to financial services across the country.

This mixed-methods study examines how fintech is narrowing the financial gap for unbanked people in India using quantitative econometric analysis and qualitative case study assessments.

The partnership will help financial institutions and fintech firms from Singapore and Indonesian tap into opportunities in fintech developments including digital financial assets, artificial intelligence in financial services, among others.

The fresh capital will fuel Moniepoint’s next phase of expansion, enhancing its ability to help African businesses and individuals reach their financial goals.

Through the partnership, the two companies will collaborate in fintech, working together with top-tier government institutions and focusing on the deployment of emerging technologies and digital infrastructure.