This Good Practice Note explores how technology and advanced analytics can strengthen Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) risk management through a more effective, risk-based approach.

This paper examines the experiences of fintechs, non-bank providers, and industry associations across multiple markets to understand the barriers and enablers shaping participation in domestic Instant Payment Systems (IPS) ecosystems.

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 report focuses on the policy and regulatory enabling environment landscape in Tanzania as it relates to fintech, e-commerce, and funding.

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.