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RAKBANK and Network International Complete Strategic Partnership to Boost UAE Payments Ecosystem
RAKBANK and Network International complete their strategic partnership following Central Bank approval, strengthening digital payment solutions for SMEs and corporates and supporting the UAE’s growing digital commerce and fintech ecosystem.
Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 Opens in Kigali to Drive Financial Inclusion
Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 opens in Kigali, bringing global leaders together to advance financial inclusion across Africa, with focus on AI, digital currencies, open finance, and cross-border payment innovation.
Wise Appoints Scott Hill as Independent Non-Executive Director
Wise appoints former Intercontinental Exchange CFO Scott Hill as Independent Non-Executive Director, strengthening its board with global fintech and finance expertise to support its next phase of growth in cross-border payments.
Paymentology Partners with Chikwama Pay to Power WhatsApp-Based Neo-Banking
Paymentology partners with Chikwama Pay to enable Africa’s first WhatsApp-based neo-bank with borderless payment processing, expanding financial access across SADC through real-time cards, compliance, and scalable digital banking infrastructure.
ANNA Money Approved by HMRC for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
ANNA Money is now HMRC-approved for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, enabling automated quarterly tax filings for SMEs, freelancers, and landlords through its AI-powered platform, simplifying compliance and reducing manual accounting work.
Bybit Launches AED Trading Pairs to Enable Localized Crypto Trading in the UAE
Bybit introduces AED trading pairs, allowing UAE users to trade crypto directly in local currency via domestic bank accounts, enhancing accessibility, compliance, and seamless integration with traditional banking.