Zand, a full scale digital bank, is set to open in the UAE. It will be the first digital bank in the world to offer both retail and corporate banking services. In addition to innovative banking services, Zand is set to be a digital economic accelerator, providing the foundations for a broader generation of digital […]

Ziglu, the UK-based and FCA regulated cryptocurrency challenger, has launched Bitcoin Boost, an account that allows Ziglu users to earn interest equivalent to an annual percentage rate of 5% on their bitcoin. Through Ziglu’s Bitcoin Boost account, interest on the value of the bitcoin holding is calculated every second and an interest payment is added […]

Bambuser has announced the launch of a Live Video Shopping One-to-Many Starter package, a self-service solution that will enable more businesses to engage shoppers and drive sales using the company’s interactive ecommerce technology.  Bambuser’s Live Video Shopping One-to-Many platform, the self-service platform was developed in response to surging demand from retailers of all sizes. Requiring […]

Opportunity Financial has announced it is working with Mastercard, First Electronic Bank and Deserve to launch OppFi Card, a new mobile-first credit card. OppFi Card will be powered by First Electronic Bank and Deserve and will feature Mastercard as the exclusive card network. OppFi Card will be issued by First Electronic Bank, Member FDIC, and will […]

The HOPE Consortium’s World Immunisation & Logistics Summit was opened by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with a call to enhance collaboration in the world’s approach to tackle COVID-19 and ensure a healthier future for all. The two-day virtual Summit, hosted in by Abu Dhabi, […]

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, held its Virtual Partner Summit 2021 today under the theme of “Win Together”. The annual event offered a collaborative platform for Huawei’s partners, fostering an exchange of best practices and successes from the past year. Huawei announced its 2021 channel […]

AsiaPay has partnered with Trabble, a seamless platform to enhance Guest Engagement in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Through this partnership, AsiaPay’s payment gateways — PayDollar, will be integrated with Trabble’s guest engagement platform to enhance the booking experience by providing an automated and secure way of making an upfront payment when booking online or […]

Lightspeed has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vend Limited (Vend), a cloud-based retail management software company. The acquisition strengthens Lightspeed’s global retail base and reinforces the company as a premier omnichannel retail platform worldwide for high-performing small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition also builds on Lightspeed’s foothold in Asia-Pacific, approximately doubling the company’s customer […]

Plaid has partnered with Codat, an API for business accounting, POS, and commerce data, to help SMEs access the tools they need to manage their finances effectively.  The partnership aims to help streamline the loan underwriting process. Together, Plaid and Codat will enable SMEs to instantly connect and share a comprehensive range of their financial […]

New app Kynder has chosen market-leading data and intelligence platform, Moneyhub, to support them on their journey to transform charitable fundraising. By turning every transaction into an automated microdonation, users can donate regularly as they go about their everyday lives. The last twelve months have been particularly hard for charities with many of the traditional […]