UK-licensed digital bank iFAST Global Bank has completed a full migration to the UK Open Banking Standard version 4.0 (OBL v4.0), powered by a strategic partnership with Ozone API. The major transition, which was completed in January 2026, uplifts the bank’s platform from the previous version 3.1.11. The move positions iFAST Global Bank among the […]
Explore MoreThe following is a fintech and wider digital and economic development of the only English-speaking Central American nation. This is the overview of Belize in 2026. As a small, open economy long reliant on tourism, agriculture and offshore financial services, the country is navigating a shift towards digital finance with caution. They are balancing innovation […]
Explore MoreGoldwise, a UK-based fintech founded by former executives of The Royal Mint, has launched a new trading platform designed to modernise how savers and investors access physical precious metals. Through an intuitive mobile app, the platform enables users to buy, manage, and sell fractional amounts of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The company was […]
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Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has published the first part of a new report titled ‘Beyond the Black Box: Why human-centric fraud demands ecosystem-wide transformation’. The report brings together insights from various fraud, compliance, and regulation experts to examine fraud through the lens of systemic human vulnerability and the current misplacement of resources, regulation, […]
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The following is a fintech and wider digital and economic development of the Caribbean nation of Barbados in 2026. Barbados’ fintech story is one of careful reinvention. Long known for its strength in tourism, offshore financial services, and even being the home of singer Rihanna, the island nation is now repositioning itself within a more […]
Explore MoreCardiff-based property technology business openmoove has successfully raised £700,000 in equity investment. The newly secured funds will be utilized to scale the company’s B2B platform, accelerate its go-to-market activities, and support the wider rollout of its services across the UK property sector. The funding deal was led by the Development Bank of Wales, which provided […]
Explore MoreTamara, the largest buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has partnered with Lean Technologies to significantly expand access to credit for consumers who fall outside traditional financial scoring models. According to a newly published case study detailing the results of the multi-year partnership, the collaboration leverages Lean’s Open […]
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Zeller, Australia’s fastest-growing fintech, has expanded into the United Kingdom, bringing its integrated payment and financial services platform to the country’s 5.7 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The UK launch marks the company’s first global expansion outside of Australia, where it already supports more than 100,000 businesses, including major brands like Domino’s Pizza and […]
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Global payments platform Wirex has officially reached a major milestone on its Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform, processing over $1billion in annualised onchain stablecoin volume in a mere 131 days. The achievement highlights a surging market demand for robust payment infrastructure as stablecoins increasingly integrate into everyday corporate and consumer finance. Stablecoin adoption is currently accelerating at […]
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The following is a fintech and wider digital and economic development overview of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nation of Kuwait in 2026. Kuwait’s fintech evolution in 2026 reflects a country balancing two identities: a resource-rich, oil-dependent economy and an increasingly digital, services-driven financial system. While the pace of change may appear measured compared to […]
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