Kimberly Waldron, managing director of Startup PR, joined Mark Walker to explore the shifting landscape of international fintech investment and the move towards tangible AI implementation. Following a presence at major global tech summits, Waldron noted a sense of renewed energy in emerging regions where investment and regulatory frameworks are maturing in tandem. The expansion […]
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Parkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s leading provider of paid public parking facilities, has announced a strategic partnership with Secure Parking, a global smart mobility operator that manages over 1.2 million parking spaces across 13 countries. The collaboration aims to significantly accelerate the rollout of barrierless parking systems across the United Arab Emirates. The partnership leverages Parkin’s […]
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As the financial services industry enters a new phase of technological transformation, TAB Global will host the 27th edition of The Asian Banker Summit on 13-14 May 2026. Taking place at the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur, the summit will bring together more than 800 senior leaders hailing from banks, central banks, regulatory bodies, and […]
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The following is the economic development, digital economic overview, and specifically, the fintech ecosystem of the country of Chile. Chile’s fintech landscape in 2026 reflects a measured, institutional approach to digital transformation. This is less about disruption at scale, and more about strengthening an already mature financial system through innovation, regulation and competition. The result […]
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Japan’s fintech landscape in 2026 is defined less by disruption and more by disciplined transformation. As one of the world’s most advanced economies, Japan is not seeking to reinvent finance, but to modernise it, layer by layer, through digital infrastructure, regulatory reform and gradual behavioural change. Japan remains the world’s fourth-largest economy, with GDP estimated […]
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PayPoint and Handepay have officially surpassed £100million in total funding delivered to UK merchants and retailers. The achievement follows a record year for business lending, as independent businesses increasingly turn to flexible finance solutions to fuel growth and manage daily trading. During the 2025/26 financial year alone, total funding reached £33million. This represents a significant […]
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Azakaw, a compliance operating system built specifically for the MENA region, has been officially named an IDC Innovator by global technology market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC). The firm was highlighted in the IDC Innovators: Middle East Regulatory Technology Providers, 2026 report. The recognition comes at a critical juncture for the Middle East, where […]
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The Kingdom of Jordan’s fintech landscape in 2026 presents a narrative the Middle Eastern country has been trying to advance as part of its wider digital and economic development. Jordan’s fintech journey reflects a country leveraging digital innovation not out of abundance, but necessity. With limited natural resources and a young, increasingly connected population, Jordan […]
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Comarch, one of Europe’s largest technology providers, and Sway Outcomes, a loyalty and customer engagement consultancy, have entered into a strategic partnership. The collaboration is designed to eliminate the common disconnect between a brand’s strategic needs and its technology execution. By combining Comarch’s enterprise-grade loyalty management platform with Sway’s proprietary strategic methodology, the partnership offers […]
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New research from Sandmark and GWI reveals a growing gap between individual investment behaviour and institutional strategy, as finance professionals increasingly adopt digital assets for their personal portfolios while waiting for structural frameworks to catch up. The 2026 Crypto Intelligence Report, which surveyed over 5,000 respondents across eight global markets including the UK, USA, and […]
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