ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Habitto, Norbr, Tembo, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Qatar
Qatar Central Bank to enable instant payments with new Fawran service
Fawran is due to launch in March and forms part of the bank’s Third Financial Sector strategy, announced last year.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Safty, Ozone API, WealthKernel and Karty
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Qatar’s Lesha Bank upgrades to Temenos’ latest core banking platform
Temenos says its Transact R23 platform will enable Lesha Bank to accelerate digital initiatives.
Qatar’s CQUR Bank partners Finastra to power new online corporate banking portal
The bank’s new portal will service its corporate clients with digital workflows and host-to-host integration solutions.
Investree to launch Qatar lendtech hub following $231m Series D
The round also saw participation from existing investor SBI Holdings, and succeeds the platform’s $23.5m Series C.
BKN301 names Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya as new CTO
He joins BKN301 Group from Klar, a digital bank in Mexico, where he served as CTO for a year.
QFCA partners with R3 to boost Qatar’s fintech sector
The pair will collaborate to create an innovation lab catering to commercial banks and fintech firms in Qatar.
Qatar Central Bank issues first digital payment licence
The central bank says the step will lead to the development of the fintech sector and enhance financial inclusion.
Qatar National Bank launches open banking platform for fintechs
QNB says its open banking APIs could transform the fintech landscape in Qatar.
Qatari financial management app Karty set to launch in MEA region
Karty allows users to spend, save and manage their money.
Airtel Africa’s mobile money business receives $200m from QIA
QIA gains a minority stake in African mobile payments firm.
Qatar International Islamic Bank picks IBM for fraud prevention
QIIB selects Big Blue for its mobile and online banking channels.
First real-time payments launched in Saudi Arabia
Vocalink partners with Saudi Payments for market-first development.
QNB revamps payments systems with Infosys Finacle
Qatar National Bank consolidating across various countries with unified hub.
