Africa
Africa: P1 Ventures Secures $50M Fund to Propel Africa’s Innovation Boom
P1 Ventures, a prominent Pan-African early-stage venture capital firm, has successfully closed its first institutional fund at $50 million. The fund has garnered ...
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Global: FCA Cracks Down on Misleading Financial Promotions, Nearly Doubling Enforcement Actions
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) took decisive action against nearly 20,000 misleading financial promotions in 2024, almost double the number recorded in ...
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Global: Cedar Money Raises $9.9 Million in Seed Funding to Transform Global Business Payments
Cedar Money, a fintech innovator specializing in cross-border transactions through stablecoins, has secured $9.9 million in a seed funding round. The round was ...
Africa
Africa: CreditChek and CredPal Join Forces to Boost Credit Access in Africa
CreditChek, a leading provider of credit assessment solutions, has partnered with CredPal to strengthen credit verification for CredPal’s credit card services. This strategic ...
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Global: DIFC Unveils Dubai Financial Experts Program to Cultivate Emirati Leaders in Finance
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced the Dubai Financial Experts Program, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of ...
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Global: 78% of U.S. eMerchants Seek Tech Upgrades to Enhance Checkout Experience
A significant majority of U.S. middle-market eCommerce merchants are prioritizing checkout experience improvements to drive higher conversion rates and enhance customer satisfaction. “U.S. ...
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Nigeria’s Cash Crisis: How POS Agents Overtook ATMs in the Battle for Cash
According to Tope Dare, Executive Director of e-Business and Infrastructure at Inlaks Computers Limited, Nigeria’s persistent cash shortage has been attributed to poor ...
Africa
Global: Verto Launches Global Business Award, Empowering Startups with a $10K Grand Prize
Verto, the global fintech leader in enterprise-grade cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and banking solutions, has introduced the Verto Global Business Award—a transformative initiative ...
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Uganda: Mastercard Launches Its First Ugandan Office to Drive Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion
Mastercard has inaugurated its inaugural office in Uganda, a landmark step in its strategic expansion across East Africa. This new hub in Kampala ...
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Nigeria: Binance Executive Files Suit Against EFCC Over Alleged Unlawful Detention
A Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear a compensation lawsuit on March 20, 2025, filed by Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan ...