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Mastercard launches Global Cyber Forward programm in Dubai

Mastercard today launched its Global Cyber Forward program in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center and largest fintech hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Governments, financial institutions and businesses around the world have been facing an increase in cyber threats as people and businesses Read More
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Aviva expanding investments in FinTech and InsurTech through new collaboration with venture capital firm Anthemis Trend

Aviva aims to transform its customer experience through innovation. To support this goal Aviva, working with Anthemis, has committed to invest new capital in innovative companies that are advancing the digital transformation of the financial services sector. Anthemis will deploy capital on behalf of Aviva through various funds focused on early and growth stage investments1 Read More
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Davos 2021: Silver Lake co-founder dismisses belief about Bitcoin’s use for criminal activity

Finextra is at Davos this year, covering global insights into the impact fintech has on wider issues such as responding to Covid-19, restoring economic growth and advancing a new social contract. Glenn Hutchins, co-founder of global technology investment firm, Silver Lake, dismisses the long-held belief that bitcoin’s primary use is for criminal activity. Hutchins explains Read More
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Budget 2021: Top 10 reforms fintechs want from the finance minister

From a separate regulatory authority to formalisation of cryptocurrency, here’s what fintech startups and companies are expecting from Budget 2021. Industries across the board are holding out hope that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget this year will bring them much-needed reprieve from the pain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and jump-start consumption.   However, Read More