BNPL,
Business of Fintech
- European firms are scaling globally, with a growing focus on the US B2B BNPL market. Among them, Two is gearing up for a North American launch this year.
- Two’s product lineup remains largely the same across the markets it serves, but it aims to localize its product suite for North American customers upon launch. We explore how.
Sara Khairi | April 24, 2025
4dFI
- Egyptian banking has long left most of its 122 million citizens on the sidelines, with 85% of the population unbanked and just 3% holding credit cards despite high smartphone adoption.
- Rise Bank, led by former Lazard and CIBC World Markets veteran Abe Abdulla, aims to change this equation by bringing digital-first banking services to a market that's primed for financial inclusion.
Zack Miller | April 24, 2025
4dFI global fintech podcast,
Podcasts
- In cash-dominant Latin American markets, Tala is pioneering fintech solutions for previously overlooked consumers.
- David Lask shares how their recent funding will advance financial inclusion and discusses the region's evolving fintech landscape.
Zack Miller | April 23, 2025
Artificial Intelligence
- The AI race in banking has clear frontrunners accelerating innovation at twice the speed of competitors.
- Evident co-CEO Alexandra Mousavizadeh unpacks this divide and shares strategies for closing the gap.
Zack Miller | April 23, 2025
Banking as a service,
The Quarterly Review
- Newline by Fifth Third's Tom Bianco joins The Quarterly Review roster to share how he plans to grow the firms products, client experiences, and brand recognition.
- His strategy is a combination of client research, integrating new payment rails like FedNow, and shinning a light on the team behind Newline.
Rabab Ahsan | April 22, 2025