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FinTech Ukraine Weekly: Telecoms Cut Roaming Charges for Ukrainians; Amex Rewards Members Can Donate Points
April 08, 2022

This week in the FinTech Ukraine: European telecom companies have agreed to cut roaming charges on Ukrainians, and American Express is allowing U.S. card members enrolled in the Membership Rewards to put their points toward a Ukrainian relief donation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EMEA Weekly: Kenyan Mobile Service Providers Join Payments Network; Zilch, Experian Partner on Customer Affordability
April 08, 2022

In this week’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, cell phone operators in Kenya are joining a central bank initiative to integrate the nation’s payment systems; London-based Zilch has partnered with Experian to exchange reporting of payment plan data. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Egyptian FinTech Lucky Eyes MENA Following $25M Funding Round
April 08, 2022

Nearly three weeks after Lucky, an Egyptian cash back rewards app, closed a $25 million fundraising round, the startup is planning to lead the sector in the Middle East and Africa (MENA), DistruptAfrica.com reported Friday (April 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Sanctions Could Cause 39% Drop in Russian IT Spending
April 08, 2022

Information technology spending in Russia this year could fall as much as 39% in the wake of sanctions imposed in response to the country’s war on Ukraine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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EMEA Daily: Nord Security Crosses $1B in Funding; Arf Launches Credit Service for MSBs
April 07, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, NordVPN’s parent company Nord Security has raised $100 million, making it a unicorn. Plus, Swiss payments company Arf launched Arf Credit for money service businesses (MSBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today in FinTech Ukraine: Amex Matches Donations to Ukraine Relief Efforts; Joompay Offers Ukrainian Refugees...
April 07, 2022

In a press release published Thursday (April 7), American Express announced that U.S. card members enrolled in the Membership Rewards program can put their points towards a donation for Ukrainian relief. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today in FinTech: Bolt Buys Crypto Startup Wyre; Amex, i2c Launch Payments Platform; Adyen to...
April 07, 2022

In today’s FinTech News, Zilch and Experian have teamed up to share reporting of buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit data, while American Express partnered with i2c to launch a new FinTech payments platform. Plus, by the end of 2022, Adyen plans to add Tap...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How the Rise of the Gig Economy Is Influencing Latin American Consumers’ Payment...
April 07, 2022

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Nykaa Rolls out Superstore for Direct-to-Retail Distribution
April 06, 2022

Indian-based beauty, wellness and fashion product eCommerce retailer Nykaa has rolled out a new superstore for direct-to-retailer distribution for the Indian retailer system, Business Standard reported Wednesday (April 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...