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Thunes Launches Real-Time Cross-Border Payments to Saudi Arabia

September 15, 20255 min

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has announced the rollout of real-time cross-border payments into Saudi Arabia. Through its Direct Global Network, Thunes’ Members can now deliver instant payouts directly to bank accounts and wallets in the Kingdom in Saudi Riyals (SAR), streamlining transactions for both individuals and businesses. The move comes as Saudi Arabia accelerates its financial sector transformation under Vision 2030, with rising demand for fast and transparent cross-border payments. According to industry data*, the...

by PRNewswire

API

Revolut, Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Boost Global Growth

September 4, 20255 min

Global fintech powerhouse Revolut expands work with Google Cloud to support mission to scale to 100M+ customers, enhance product innovation, and drive deeper customer engagement

by FTB News Desk

Interview

FinTech Interview with João Augusto Teixeira, Chief Compliance Officer at Bit2Me

September 2, 202533 min

by PRNewswire

Payments

Ethiopia Launches First Domestic Credit Card with OpenWay, SanuPay

July 21, 20255 min

In a landmark development for East Africa’s financial sector, SanuPay, a next-generation third-party payment processor licensed and headquartered in the UAE, has partnered with OpenWay, a global leader in digital payments software, to launch Ethiopia’s first domestic credit card. This rollout marks a pivotal shift in the country’s move toward a formalized and digitally enabled financial infrastructure. The new credit card ecosystem is powered by the Way4 platform from OpenWay, which provides end-to-end solutions for issuing, acquiring, switching, and mobile wallets. SanuPay will...

by FTB News Desk

In-House Features

The Future of Embedded Finance: APIs Leading the Way

May 30, 202518 min

Explore how APIs are driving the future of embedded finance, enabling seamless, scalable financial services integration across industries.

by BusinessWire

Platforms

Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation announce FinTech Prize winner

May 8, 20257 min

Prize program awards Verto the $1 million Grand Prize to advance FinTech innovations; the program also launches a new $2 million prize in manufacturing

by FTB News Desk

In-House Features

How AI is Transforming Wealth Management: Opportunities & Challenges

April 11, 202516 min

Discover how AI is revolutionizing wealth management—enhancing personalization, automating insights, and addressing key industry challenges.

by PRNewswire

Banking

Sopra Steria Unveils Financial Well-Being as Key Differentiator in Banking

April 9, 20255 min

Sopra Steria unveils the latest edition of the Digital Banking Experience Report (DBX) The report highlights financial well-being as a business imperative for the banking industry With deep expertise in payments, AI, cybersecurity, and Open Finance, Sopra Steria affirms itself as a trusted partner for banks and insurers Sopra Steria, a major player in the European tech sector, has released the 2025 issue of the Digital Banking Experience Report (DBX), which sheds light on how financial...

by GlobeNewswire

Banking

Itaú Chile Reshapes Leadership at Colombian Banking Subsidiary

March 24, 20254 min

BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE: ITAUCL) Itaú Chile today informs about changes in the Executive committee of its banking subsidiary in Colombia. The Board of Directors of Itaú Colombia has appointed Jorge Villa, former Vice President of Corporate Banking, as the new CEO effective March 21, replacing Baruc Saez, who led the bank for five years. Villa’s appointment reflects a fundamental principle of Itaú’s corporate culture, meritocracy. Jorge Villa has over 27 years of experience in the...

by GlobeNewswire

Banking

Capital City Bank Names Chief Banking & Lending Officers

February 24, 20256 min

Newly Created Chief Banking Officer Leadership Role Aims To Support Strategic Growth and Cohesion Across Lending and Deposit Functions

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