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Could 2025 be the year of Fitnehc evolution emerging for. south East Asia? The year started off with Visa inking a deal with DealMe, to enable seamless cross border payments in south east Asia. Imagine this: Vietnamese travelers in South Korea can now use their Visa credit cards to make installment payments in real-time. Duty-free shops, department stores, even medical institutions – all at their fingertips! But that’s not all. If the pilot turns out to a be success, as is being anticipated, the plan is to extend to Australia, Japan, Singapore, America and the rest of the globe! Flexible, seamless, and innovative. This is how Southeast Asia is transforming the fintech landscape, making global transactions easier than ever. What do you think ? #fintech #crossborder #payments

KUALA LUMPUR, December 14 – Fiuu, a leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia, has partnered with Visa to introduce Visa Instalment Solutions (VIS) in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. https://lnkd.in/gyVfBtyb

#AFTSNairobi2024 sponsor and global payments giant Visa has invested in four African fintechs that recently graduated from the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. This move further highlights Visa’s dedication to driving fintech growth in Africa. Here are the four startups that recently received funding from Visa: 🚀 Oze (Ghana) — Provides digital record-keeping tools and embedded finance products for SMEs. 🚀 Workpay (Kenya) — A cloud-based payroll and HR platform that manages the entire employee lifecycle. 🚀 OkHi Smart Addressing (Nigeria) — Powers digital address verification, which enables businesses to verify customer addresses for the delivery of financial services and other solutions. 🚀 ORDA (Nigeria) — A cloud-based restaurant management platform that offers food business owners order processing, inventory management, payment processing features, and more. Via Techweez. Click the link in the comments section to learn more. Dave Emnett, Meghan McCormick, Paul Kimani 🇰🇪🌍, Jackson Kibigo, Timbo Drayson, Henry Ingham, Navraj Ghataura, Guy Futi, Akinwale Adinlewa, Mark Edomwande, Olakunle Ogungbamila

Ant Group's China Initiative is Your Growth Signal Ant Group's new International Consumer Friendly Zones program isn't just about smoother payments. It's a clear signpost for growth in China's travel market, hinting at: Key takeaways: > Frictionless payments: Overseas visitors can use Alipay+ or bind major international cards (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) to Alipay for seamless transactions. > Wide adoption: 11 overseas e-wallets (including Pakistan's NayaPay) can now directly access Alipay+'s 80 million Chinese merchants. > Fintech acceleration: Demand for seamless cross-border payment solutions will intensify, spurring innovation > Reduced hurdles: Overseas visitors find it easier to spend, potentially boosting demand in previously less accessible areas. > Data insights: Granular payment data could reveal untapped tourist preferences, fueling new business models. This program isn't just good news for China's tourism sector, it's a catalyst for startups and VCs to revisit their strategy and explore new opportunities. #china #tourism #crossborderpayments #fintech

How can mobile money interoperability revolutionize trade across Africa? The lack of a common payment platform has long hindered trading activities among African countries. The proposal to adopt mobile money interoperability can eliminate these barriers and ensure seamless trade. At AzamPay, we understand the transformative power of mobile money. Our innovative solutions are designed to empower businesses and facilitate easy and secure transactions across borders. Key benefits include: * Lower transaction costs * Faster processing speeds * Increased transparency Imagine a future where businesses across East Africa can trade seamlessly with each other, leveraging the power of mobile money. This vision is closer than ever, and AzamPay is at the forefront of making it a reality. Ready to join the revolution? Discover how AzamPay can support your business in the dynamic digital commerce landscape. Follow us AzamPay for more insights on enhancing your business with cutting-edge payment solutions. #DigitalCommerce #Fintech #MobileMoney #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #AzamPay #Tanzania #Rwanda #Uganda #Kenya

The acquisition of Multipay is just the beginning.

Accelerating Fintech in Africa: In Conversation With Hasan Kazmi, Visa. To get a better understanding of Visa’s vision in MEA and what it expects, we sat down with Hasan Kazmi, head of digital partnerships and ventures at Visa. Read our article here https://lnkd.in/eMkYCTPh. The conversation explored topics including: 🌟How Visa sees the various fintech subsectors playing out in the market. 🌟How the Middle East and Africa region has developed its fintech offerings. 🌟How Visa sees the technologies in payments panning out in the MEA region. 🌟Visa’s product offerings. Read our article to learn more about Visa, its position in the African market and its Visa Fintech Accelerator programme https://lnkd.in/eMkYCTPh. #visa #fintech #payments #paymentsolution #mea

🚀 Lithuania's Fintech sector is thriving and playing an increasingly vital role in the global digital landscape. With over 270 licensed Fintech companies, Lithuania ranks tenth globally, highlighting our innovative ecosystem and skilled workforce. 🌍📈 This week, we're excited to showcase our dynamic Fintech scene at Money 20/20 in Amsterdam (June 4-6). The Innovation Agency Lithuania | Global in partnership with ROCKIT Vilnius, Invest Lithuania, and eight leading Lithuanian companies, will be present to forge valuable international connections. 💼🤝 Participating companies Ondato, DeRisk Technologies, Baltic Amadeus, Noviti Finance, Neopay, ConnectPay, European Merchant Bank | EMBank, and Paysera are presenting cutting-edge solutions, highlighting Lithuania's economic potential, fostering new partnerships, and driving future growth. 🚀🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dNYaAEX3 Join us at booth No 7C40 🤘 #FintechLithuania #Money2020 #Innovation #GlobalGrowth

Exciting milestone and a proud moment for JULO! 🏆 Indonesia's very own fintech company has made waves at the Asia FinTech Awards 2024 by winning three international awards: Data Initiative of The Year, Best Employer of The Year, and Team of The Year. As the only Indonesian fintech recognized in these categories, JULO stood out among top industry players across the Asia-Pacific. 🌏 Chief Data Officer of JULO, Martijn Wieriks acknowledged that the global recognitions underscore all JULOvers' dedication and commitment to innovation and excellence, including the well-being of the employees. From groundbreaking AI-driven customer insights to fostering a balanced and inclusive work environment, JULO continues to set the standard in the fintech industry. 🚀 Since 2016, JULO has been dedicated to improving lives through innovative financial solutions, and these recognitions reaffirm our impact on society. With a strong start to 2024, we’re excited to keep innovating and driving positive change in Indonesia’s fintech landscape. 🇮🇩 #JULO #Indonesia #TechCompany #Fintech #DigitalCredit #KreditDigital #BisaTerus #GlobalRecognition #IndustryLeaders #MakingWaves #InnovationExcellence

The ride-hailing industry in emerging markets requires adaptable, localized payment solutions. Our continued partnership with inDrive spans more than 20 regions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, addressing challenges that significantly impact efficiency and user experience. Today, we are introducing a new phase in our collaboration in Pakistan, streamlining the payment process and providing drivers with immediate access to funds through popular methods like EasyPaisa and JazzCash. This initiative follows recent launches of tailored payment solutions in regions like Peru, Indonesia, and Colombia, simplifying transactions and providing greater convenience in the growing ride-hailing market. Full PR Release here: https://hubs.ly/Q02WYgKy0 #RideHailing #GlobalPayments #EmergingMarkets #Fintech #DigitalFinance #Pakistan #OnedLocal