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SPOTLIGHT MEA: Hosting Hybrid Tradeshows and Conferences in the Middle East During COVID-19

Richie SantosdiazNovember 26, 2020November 24, 2020

by Richie SantosdiazNovember 26, 2020November 24, 2020

The pandemic has hit the economy and affected various sectors, one of which has been the global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry. Today’s...

Asia Marks the Path for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Ania del RosarioNovember 24, 2020November 23, 2020

by Ania del RosarioNovember 24, 2020November 23, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in extensive national lockdowns whereby businesses had to adapt almost overnight to remote working which saw many pushed into a digital...

SPOTLIGHT MEA: Nigeria With Chioma Ugo From Prospa

Richie SantosdiazNovember 19, 2020November 19, 2020

by Richie SantosdiazNovember 19, 2020November 19, 2020

The African market is huge and diverse, with Nigeria being its largest market and a growing fintech scene. To understand more, The FinTech Times sits...

New Fintech Platforms CHIP, Tenth, and Greenwood Target Black and Latinx America

Adam SnyderNovember 18, 2020November 17, 2020

by Adam SnyderNovember 18, 2020November 17, 2020

As the Black Lives Matter Movement continues, a spotlight still shines on the considerable wealth gap in the US alongside legacy discriminatory practices in the...

Spotlight Asia: Nium – How Fintechs Can Level The Playing Field

Ania del RosarioNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020

by Ania del RosarioNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020

Consumers appear to have turned their back on cash during Covid-19 restrictions, leading to a rising demand for virtual, contactless interactions. It has become crucial...

SPOTLIGHT MEA: Fintech Entrepreneurship in Kenya

Richie SantosdiazNovember 12, 2020November 12, 2020

by Richie SantosdiazNovember 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Kenya has a thriving and growing fintech space and has become a hub of fintech, financial services and wider tech for East Africa. The FinTech...

BBVA USA – How a 173 Year Old Bank is Embracing Fintech to Serve Customers for Life

Adam SnyderNovember 11, 2020November 11, 2020

by Adam SnyderNovember 11, 2020November 11, 2020

BBVA USA is recognised as a forward-looking financial institution with its finger on the pulse of innovation. TFT recently spoke to Shayan Khwaja, executive director...

Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020: Covid-19 is an Opportunity for Growth

Polly HarrisonNovember 10, 2020November 11, 2020

by Polly HarrisonNovember 10, 2020November 11, 2020

Hong Kong Fintech Week is Asia’s global fintech event presented by InvestHK. Taking place from 2nd– 6th November, for the first time in its five...

Spotlight MEA: Entrepreneurship in Fintech in Tanzania and Wider East Africa

Richie SantosdiazNovember 5, 2020November 5, 2020

by Richie SantosdiazNovember 5, 2020November 5, 2020

East Africa, such as in Tanzania, has a thriving and growing fintech space. Analysing the region can show the spirit of entrepreneurship in the fintech...

SPOTLIGHT ASIA: Societe Generale Eyes Transformation Success With Incubator Launch

Ania del RosarioOctober 25, 2020November 1, 2020

by Ania del RosarioOctober 25, 2020November 1, 2020

French multinational investment bank Societe Generale is helping fintechs specialised in financial markets turn their ideas into innovative services. Here Jerome Niddam, Head of Global...

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