Fintech
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Peru's Interbank Launches Mastercard Tap-to-Pay Wallets Nationwide
Interbank Peru has rolled out contactless mobile wallets with Mastercard, enabling tap-to-pay at 80% of POS terminals for its 5 million app users. The move cuts transaction times by 40% and cements its lead in digital payments amid neobank rivalry.
Angola's BAI Embraces Finastra Core Platform for Digital Transformation
Banco Angolano de Investimentos selects Finastra's cloud-native Essence platform to modernize legacy systems and compete in Africa's rapidly evolving fintech landscape.
Indonesia's Gojek Launches Bank Mandiri-Backed BNPL Service
Gojek, Southeast Asia's leading super app, has introduced a buy-now-pay-later feature underwritten by state-owned Bank Mandiri, targeting 10 million users with 0% interest loans up to Rp 5 million. The move accelerates neobank expansion in Indonesia's booming digital economy.
Starling Bank Deploys AI Fraud Shield Across European Operations
UK challenger bank Starling Bank launched an AI-powered fraud detection system across the EU, blocking €15 million in attempted scams within hours and reducing fraud incidents by 40% in early trials.
Nigeria's Flutterwave Secures Banking Licence, Opening Door to Deposits and Credit
Flutterwave has obtained a Nigerian banking licence, enabling the payments giant to hold customer funds directly and launch deposit and credit products for the first time.
UAE's Mashreq Bank Launches AI-Powered Neo Banking for SMEs
Mashreq Bank has unveiled an artificial intelligence-driven digital banking platform designed specifically for small and medium enterprises, featuring instant loan approvals and integrated payment gateways to streamline regional transactions.
Singapore Fintech Fingular Enters Malaysia with Shariah-Compliant Tazee Brand
Singapore-based fintech Fingular has launched Tazee, a Shariah-compliant consumer finance platform in Malaysia using Islamic financing principles to serve underbanked consumers seeking digital lending solutions.
Argentina's Ualá Teams with Mastercard on Colombia Debit Cards
Argentine fintech Ualá has partnered with Mastercard to roll out physical and virtual debit cards in Colombia, just after securing a full banking license. The move targets 2 million users this year amid fierce regional competition.
Monzo Exits US Market and Cuts 50 Roles to Focus on UK and European Expansion Before IPO
UK neobank Monzo is closing its US operations, cutting around 50 American roles, and shutting existing US accounts by June 2026 ahead of a London Stock Exchange listing.
Mexico's Banorte Deploys Tap-to-Pay Across 50,000 Merchants
Banorte and Clip's partnership marks a watershed moment for Mexico's digital payments infrastructure, positioning the nation's third-largest bank to capture surging demand for contactless transactions in Latin America's second-largest economy.
Nigeria's CBN Selects Flutterwave and Paystack for AML/CFT Virtual Asset Supervision Pilot
The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched an AML/CFT supervision pilot for virtual asset service providers, with Flutterwave and Paystack among the first participants.
Tabby's Saudi Subsidiary Reports FY2025 Revenue of $378 Million in Second Consecutive Profitable Year
Tabby Financing Company posted $378 million in 2025 revenue, up 42%, and a net profit of $55 million, though net debt of $689 million exceeded SAMA's regulatory ceiling.