Keywords: Fintech


Italy's CDP against selling stake in Nexi, sources say

Italy’s state-owned lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is not planning to sell its stake in payments company Nexi, according to sources familiar with the matter. CDP currently holds around 19% of Nexi through its investment arm CDP Equity. Despite recent market speculation, the institution......

Goldman Sachs restricts Anthropic AI access for Hong Kong bankers

Goldman Sachs has blocked its Hong Kong-based bankers from accessing Anthropic’s Claude AI models through internal systems, reflecting a strict interpretation of its agreement with the US startup. The restriction has been in place for several weeks and applies specifically to Anthropic tools, while......

MobiKwik secures central bank approval for NBFC licence in India

India’s fintech sector continues to expand as MobiKwik has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a non-banking financial company (NBFC). The announcement, made by its parent firm One MobiKwik Systems, marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution from a......

BCP group outlines pan African digital banking strategy at GITEX Africa 2026

The BCP Group used its participation at GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 in Marrakech to present a structured transformation strategy built around digital banking, artificial intelligence, and financial inclusion across Africa. Over three days, the group brought together executives, subsidiaries, and technology......

Morpho becomes France’s latest unicorn in the booming crypto sector

France’s technology ecosystem has gained a new unicorn as Morpho, a decentralized finance (DeFi) startup, reaches a valuation of over $1 billion, highlighting the continued growth of the cryptocurrency sector. Morpho specializes in blockchain-based lending and borrowing, offering a platform that......

Amex moves to acquire hyper in bid to expand Ai-powered expense tools

Financial services giant American Express has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence-driven expense management solutions. The move highlights the growing importance of AI in reshaping corporate financial operations. Hyper, founded in 2022 and backed by Sam......

Brazilian payments firm ebanx expands into southeast Asia markets

Brazilian fintech company Ebanx has announced a major international expansion strategy focused on Southeast Asia, as it seeks to strengthen its presence beyond Latin America. The company, which provides cross-border payment solutions for global firms such as Uber and Shein, is expanding its services......

Robinhood and Webull jump after US SEC approves removal of day-trading limits for small investors

Shares of retail trading platforms rose sharply on Wednesday after U.S. regulators approved a major change to day-trading rules affecting smaller investors. Companies such as Robinhood Markets and Webull benefited from the decision, which allows more flexibility for active trading accounts under a new......

Visa, Zazu and Chari launch fully digital business account in Morocco

Visa, Zazu, and Chari have introduced a fully digital business account for entrepreneurs and small companies in Morocco, marking a shift toward faster and more accessible financial services for SMEs. The solution allows users to open a professional account online in about 10 minutes, removing the paperwork......