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Why P2P Could Soon Play A Leading Role In Middle East FinTech

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When it comes to lending — to say nothing of the wider world of payments — innovation and disruption have been on the rise in recent years thanks to digital and mobile technology, along with online marketplace models. The world of Islamic finance is growing, and with it, the region’s FinTech strength. Islamic Finance Growth.

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Sea Purchases Indonesian Bank BKE; PSCU Extends Partnership With Fiserv

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The purchase is said to be in line with Sea’s aim to expand its position as a FinTech trailblazer throughout the region. Shares were reportedly bought from current investors PT Koin Investama Nusantara Ltd. and PT Danadipa Artha Indonesia. PSCU Extends Payment Processing Collaboration With Fiserv. PSCU, the CUSO, announced on Wednesday (Jan.

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 FinTech Collaborations and Frameworks Gain Steam in Asia

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As the site reported, the plan states that stronger FinTech risk controls should be in place, and adds that FinTech can help improve the quality of financial services through the country.

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Poll on buy-now-pay-later shows positive view among BNPL users

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The results of a recent poll on buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) conducted on behalf of the Financial Technology Association (FTA) indicate that BNPL products are viewed favorably by a strong majority of adults who have used BNPL.

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Checkout.com Buys Australian Startup Pin Payments

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The purchase allows Checkout access to Australia’s $33 billion eCommerce market and expands the company’s reach in the Asia Pacific region of the globe. Bissett said Pin Payments was born out of a desire to offer businesses a simple way to get paid online and be on a level playing field with the competition.

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China’s Wanwu Xinxuan eCommerce Platform Lands $20M; Experian Acquires FinTech Startup To Enhance Open Data Offering

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Launched in August 2018, Wanwu Xinxuan is an online retail platform selling children’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Chinese social eCommerce platform Wanwu Xinxuan has raised $20 million in a Series B round of financing led by Fresh Capital, with participation from Redpoint China Ventures, according to Deal Street Asia.

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Wirecard, Ctrip Roll Out Multi-Currency Card; Missguided Launches ‘Pay Later’ Option

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Digital financial technology company Wirecard and online travel agency Ctrip are rolling out multi-currency Visa cards to Ctrip customers in China, Wirecard said in an announcement. The card will support currencies from Australia, Japan and the U.S., ”

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