Experian  has partnered with FinScore, the pioneer in delivering telco data credit scoring to the unbanked and underbanked populations in the Philippines. Through this partnership and subsequent access to Experian’s global know-how, FinScore will intensify its focus on delivering alternative credit scoring to help financial institutions reduce high default rates and prevent fraudulent activity, whilst […]

Zilliqa Capital, the Singapore-based technology company, has launched blockchain platform Zilliqa Research. Zilliqa Capital will invest in Zilliqa’s native utility token “ZIL” as a strategic asset, and selectively invest in Zilliqa and relevant non-Zilliqa based businesses. The goal of Zilliqa Capital is to operate as a permanent capital, ecosystem-focused investment company, that will invest in decentralised […]

creditshelf Aktiengesellschaft and Commerzbank AG are expanding it to include Commerzbank’s Private and Small-Business Customers segment. With immediate effect, clients from Commerzbank’s Private and Small-Business Customers segment can also use creditshelf’s finance solutions. The extended cooperation will kick off with a pilot phase in Commerzbank’s Southern market region. Commerzbank’s Private and Small-Business Customers segment serves […]

Square has begun operations after completing the charter approval process with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions. Square Financial Services is an independently governed subsidiary of Square, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its primary purpose will be to offer business loan and deposit products, beginning with underwriting […]

BBVA  has partnered with Google Cloud to transform the bank’s security strategy by optimizing and improving its security infrastructure. BBVA will collaborate with Google Cloud in the development of groundbreaking new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models to predict and prevent cyberattacks against its banking infrastructure, providing a more secure experience for the […]

Sopra Banking Software has announced the launch of its Marketplace aiming at accelerating modernisation and platformisation of banking and financial systems. This new Marketplace consolidates all offers provided by its partner FinTech. It will enable banks and financial institutions to leverage innovative use cases, combined with the power and richness of Sopra Banking Software’s products. […]

Thrive has announced a new partnership with Mastercard as it prepares to launch a new business account targeting Australia’s 2.3 million small businesses. Thrive  has developed a unique product that uses artificial intelligence to automate banking, accounting, tax and lending for small-to-medium businesses. Whilst Thrive continues to gear up for the introduction of its business […]

VEON has announced a strategic global partnership with Mastercard to boost digital financial services in key markets. The partnership will allow VEON to further scale its digital financial services business by offering consumers and merchants in these countries best-in-class products tailored to their needs. By working together, the companies will support the financial and digital […]

Mastercard launched its Global Cyber Forward program in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center and largest fintech hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The Global Cyber Forward program combines Mastercard’s cutting-edge capabilities in cyber security with those of leading public sector organizations to create secure […]

German digital bank N26 has received a banking licence from the Brazilian Central Bank. N26 has received a Sociedade de Crédito Direto (SCD) licence from the Brazillian regulator, which will allow the fintech to carry out credit operations such as third-party credit analysis and the ability to issue electronic currency. The fintech has announced plans to launch […]