Keywords: Fintech


Morocco accelerates digital payments agenda as consumer trust takes center stage

The future of digital payments in Morocco took center stage during the seventh edition of Moroccan Consumer Day in Casablanca, where industry leaders agreed that the country now possesses the regulatory and technological foundations needed to accelerate the transition toward a more digital economy. While......

SoftBank and PayPay explore investment in seven & i holdings

Japanese technology and financial services groups SoftBank and PayPay are reportedly considering a major investment in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, according to Bloomberg News. The potential deal could involve an investment worth several hundred billion yen, with financial group Sumitomo Mitsui......

Blackstone, CVC and MUFG compete for stake in Vietnam’s MoMo as fintech sale gains momentum

Global investment firms including Blackstone Inc., CVC Capital Partners, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group are among bidders competing for a stake in Vietnamese fintech company MoMo, according to people familiar with the process. The potential deal highlights continued strong investor appetite for......

Morocco mobile payments more than double to MAD 3.9 billion

In Casablanca Morocco, mobile payments expanded sharply over the past year as digital financial services gained wider adoption across consumers and businesses. Total transaction value reached MAD 3.9 billion, more than doubling compared with previous levels. The number of operations increased from 9.7......

Canada webinar highlights investment opportunities in Morocco

Investment opportunities in Morocco were highlighted during a webinar organized by the Association of Moroccans in Quebec and consulting firm SBlue Consulting, in partnership with the Moroccan Embassy in Canada. The online event, titled “Investing in Morocco: Understanding the Framework and Conditions......

Attijariwafa Bank adds hotel booking feature to its mobile banking app

Attijariwafa Bank has signed a partnership with Nuitée, a technology platform specializing in travel distribution, to integrate an accommodation booking service into its Attijari Mobile application. The move marks a significant expansion of the bank's digital offering, bringing travel services......

Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti in $4.2 billion deal

Cryptocurrency exchange operator Bullish has announced plans to acquire global transfer agent Equiniti in a deal valued at $4.2 billion, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The transaction marks one of the largest moves by a crypto-related company into traditional financial infrastructure. Deal......

Morocco launches unified foreign exchange platform training program

Morocco’s Office des changes has initiated a nationwide training campaign to support the rollout of a new unified foreign exchange platform, marking a significant step in the country’s financial digitalization efforts. The initiative, launched in mid-April, is designed to prepare currency......

Moroccan startup Woliz wins fintech prize at GITEX Africa 2026

Moroccan startup Woliz has secured the FinTech and Blockchain prize at the SUPERNOVA Challenge during GITEX Africa 2026, held from April 7 to 9 in Marrakech. The award highlights emerging companies with strong innovation, scalability, and measurable market impact across the continent’s technology......