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MNT-Halan Secures $157.5 Million for Expansion Across the Region in Egypt

Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan is preparing for regional expansion after securing approximately $157.5 million in funding. The International Finance Corporation has invested $40 million in...

Australian Fintech Joust Cuts Jobs Amid Search for Buyer

An Australian online home loan marketplace is seeking a potential buyer while implementing staff layoffs and restructuring its sales process. The company announced that these...

NAB and Microsoft Launch Cybersecurity Assessment Tool for Small and Medium Enterprises

National Australia Bank has partnered with Microsoft to launch a free cyber assessment tool designed to assist Australian small businesses in preparing for and recovering...

Westpac Introduces Debit Cards for Children Aged Eight

Australian bank Westpac is now offering debit cards to children as young as eight, a move aimed at helping them develop essential financial skills. The...

Caliza Debuts in Brazil to Enable Banks and Fintechs Access to the US Economy

Caliza, a startup providing banks and fintechs with an API that enables their customers to save and transact in US dollars, has officially launched in...

European Court of Auditors Raises Concerns About EU Price Interventions in Card Market

The European Court of Auditors has expressed concerns regarding the EU's approach to price interventions in the card market and its methods for open banking...

Market Outlook: The Intersection of ESG and AI

Benjamin Ensor, director of research and strategy at 11:FS, moderated the first panel of the day, discussing market updates with Kanika Hope, chief strategy officer...

SEC Attributes X Hack to SIM Swap Attack

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports that a "SIM swap" attack was responsible for the hack on its X account earlier this month. On...

Bank of England Seeks Feedback on Payment Innovations

The Bank of England is seeking input from the private sector regarding its roadmap for innovation in money and payments. The central bank has released...

ING to Divest 85% Stake in Fintech Spin-Off Cobase to Alpha Group

UK-based Alpha Group is set to acquire 85% of Cobase, a fintech developed with the support of ING that allows corporations to manage their banking...