Tag: Emerging Markets
Apis Partners exits Baobab as Beltone Capital takes majority stake
Apis Growth Fund I, a private equity fund managed by UK-based asset manager Apis Partners, has signed binding agreements to fully exit its stake in Baobab, a prominent financial services provider in Africa.
QR code payments set to surpass $8trn by 2029 amid global...
A new study by Juniper Research has projected that global QR code payment transactions will grow by 50%, reaching $8tn by 2029, up from $5.4tn in 2025.
How geopolitical risks shape wealth management and investment strategies
Geopolitical factors continue to play a crucial role in shaping wealth management strategies, influencing investment decisions worldwide.
From trade conflicts to regulatory shifts, political developments...
SME lender UsPlus secures $2m investment from Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund
UsPlus, a South Africa-based financial services firm specialising in working capital solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has secured a $2m mezzanine investment from Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund.
Waza launches Lync to simplify multi-currency banking for emerging markets
Waza, a B2B payment provider focused on emerging markets, has launched Lync, a multi-currency account platform designed to enhance global trade capabilities.
dLocal expands UK operations with FCA payment license and ICC partnership
dLocal, a NASDAQ-listed payment platform specialising in connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has announced a significant expansion in the UK.
dLocal and Zepz forge strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payments in...
dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform, and Zepz, the parent company of prominent remittance brands WorldRemit and Sendwave, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving payment efficiencies across emerging markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
US companies continue to dominate the FinTech market with 60% of...
Key Global FinTech investment stats in Q3 2024: Global FinTech investments dropped by 55% YoY
US companies continue to dominate the global FinTech space...
dLocal and MoneyGram forge strategic partnership to boost payment services in...
dLocal and MoneyGram, two prominent players in the global financial technology sector, have entered into a strategic partnership.
Wise Platform joins AbbeyCross ABX for enhanced global FX payment connectivity
AbbeyCross and Wise Platform have forged a new partnership to enhance global FX payment systems.










