UK-based Revolut has picked the Philippines to host its second technology hub in Asia as the global fintech company seeks to support global capabilities. Revolut said its Manila-based hub would allow it to access high-quality talent and improve operational scalability. “This investment reflects our long-term commitment to the Philippines and our confidence in its growth…
Visa has announced the appointment of Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). In this role, Muhmood will oversee operations across more than 86 markets in the region, where Visa serves over 1,800 clients through 23 local offices. Muhmood brings over three decades of experience in…
Stockholm-based, Polar, has announced a €8.6 million Seed funding round to expand its remote-first team across Europe and invest in growth, developer relations, and strategic partnerships throughout the payments ecosystem. The round was led by Accel, with continued backing from Abstract and Mischief, including Angel invetors Guillermo Rauch (Vercel), Paul Copplestone (Supabase), Tobi Lütke and Harley…
OpenTrade, a London-based fintech infrastructure provider, has closed a £5.5 million funding round, led by Notion Capital and Mercury Fund, raising its total capital to around £8.5 million since inception. The investment is earmarked to scale its build-out of real-world asset-backed stablecoin yield services across high-inflation markets in Latin America and Europe. OpenTrade embeds“yield-as-a-service” into…
Aspire, the all-in-one financial operating system for modern businesses, today announced its integration with Payboy, one of Asia’s leading payroll software providers, serving over 70,000 users across the region. This integration marks Aspire as the first fintech company to directly integrate with Payboy, streamlining payroll operations for growing businesses. Payroll management is traditionally a cumbersome process….
Trade agreements in the 21st century are no longer just about reducing tariffs. Increasingly, they are evolving into frameworks that facilitate data flows, digital services, and financial innovation. They are evolving into frameworks that facilitate data flows, digital services and financial innovation. According to the World Trade Organization over 60 per cent of newly signed…
Following years of experimentation, digital assets are entering a more grounded, infrastructure-led phase. The real story in 2025 is regulatory clarity, deepening institutional interest and the shift toward scalable, integrated infrastructure. Not hype cycles or token rallies. This moment of change is a signal for fintech players ranging from payments and neobanking to compliance tech…
Global fintech company, Revolut, with over 11 million UK customers and hundreds of thousands of business customer globally , has launched “Turning Points,” a new B2B campaign in the UK and rolling out across France, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain later this year. Created by Anomaly, the campaign puts pivotal moments of business growth…
The growth of Artificial Intelligence in the Fintech market is fueled by the increasing need for intelligent financial solutions that enhance customer experience, reduce risks, and improve decision-making in real time. The SNS Insider report indicates that the AI in the fintech market was valued at USD 12.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to…
British payments firm, Sokin, has announced its acquisition of Norwegian fintech, settle Group AS, for an undisclosed sum. The move positions Sokin to bolster its technological capabilities and enhance its offering, including its flagship product, Sokin Pay. This strategic acquisition directly plays into Sokin’s growth trajectory, aligning with its vision to transform international payments. Sokin…
