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Qatar Central Bank issues instructions for the loan-based crowdfunding regulation

In line with the financial sector strategy and the financial technology (FinTech) strategy and based on Qatar Central Bank’s permanent endeavour to regulate and develop the financial sector in the country, Qatar Central Bank issued instructions for the loan-based crowdfunding regulation,...


How are FinTech startups disrupting traditional banking and financial services?  

FinTech startups are revolutionising the financial landscape by leveraging technology to challenge traditional banking and financial service providers. Through innovation in areas such as digital payments, lending, wealth management and Blockchain technology, they are offering convenient,...


Policybazaar.ae to share insights on the future of finance at GITEX 2023

PolicyBazaar.ae, a leading FinTech and UAE’s trusted insurance aggregator (part of the PB FinTech Group, has announced that its CEO, Neeraj Gupta, will be a featured speaker at GITEX Technology Week, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Neeraj will address key topics on the future of finance...


Unlocking venture capital: the five Ms of SME funding success

Proving your start-up has long-term potential can be a difficult task, but it is essential if you want to encourage investors to open their wallets. Rich Abrahams, Chief Investment Officer of Sprout, explains how SMEs can approach the process of securing venture capital. He speaks about the five...


Hong Leong Bank celebrates five consecutive years as The Asian Banker’s Best SME Bank

In an achievement that highlights its excellence in serving SMEs in Malaysia, Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has been awarded the title of Best SME Bank by The Asian Banker for the fifth year in a row, underscoring the bank’s consistent investment into the success,...


XTransfer delivers faster, more efficient cross-border payment collection for SMEs

How a major Chinese FinTech met the challenge of global regulatory compliance to game change SME client collection services. Based in Shanghai, XTransfer is a fintech that renders one-stop, cross-border financial and risk management services to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It...


Adapt to business changes with flexible licensing 

We hear from John Maddison – EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet on staying agile in a rapidly changing industry with adaptable licensing models. Discover the benefits of usage-based pricing, enabling businesses to efficiently scale cybersecurity solutions and streamline deployment....


Barclays says London SMEs committing over half of annual revenue to tech investment

London’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasing their tech budgets, allocating over half of their annual revenue to technology investments, according to a report by Barclays. In the capital, 64% of SMEs, are turning to technology investments to increase productivity and...


Liberis launches a funding initiative that rewards sustainable SMEs

Liberis, a leading global embedded finance platform, is reinforcing its commitment to responsible and sustainable investment practices by developing Cashback for Green, responding to the growing appetite from its SME customers for green funding solutions.  With 91% of SMEs agreeing...


Resilient Ukrainian SMBs are seeking growth

Payoneer, a financial technology company empowering the world’s small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to transact, do business and grow globally, has unveiled its second Ukrainian SMB survey report tracking macro trends across Ukrainian businesses impacted by the war. Despite...


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