In a landmark move for the regional financial sector, the collaboration between First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Mastercard has introduced a mobile-first virtual corporate card solution, signaling a transformative shift in how businesses and government entities manage expenditures. This analysis
The silent migration of capital from traditional checking and savings accounts into third-party investment applications has presented one of the most significant challenges to the banking sector in the modern digital era. For years, financial institutions watched as their members siphoned funds to
In a bold strategic move underscoring significant confidence in Ukraine’s economic resilience and rapid digital evolution, Estonian fintech firm Iute Group is set to establish a fully digital bank within the country. This expansion follows the company’s successful bid in a state tender organized by
A Landmark Deal Reshaping African FinTech In a move that signals a seismic shift in Africa's digital finance landscape, payments giant Flutterwave has strategically acquired Mono, a leading open banking infrastructure company. This landmark transaction is more than a simple business deal; it
The buy now, pay later (BNPL) landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond its initial focus on high-end fashion and big-ticket electronics to embed itself into the fabric of daily consumer life. In a decisive move that underscores this industry-wide shift, BNPL provider Zip
The once-distinct line between tapping a card, securing a loan, and seeing an advertisement has blurred into a single, seamless interaction at the point of sale, a transformation that solidified throughout 2025. What were once considered bold forecasts for the payments industry have now become the
