Tag: fintech innovation

Banking and fintech leaders will gather in Riyadh on February 10 to discuss structural challenges in MSME lending and explore scalable, data-driven credit solutions.

The State Bank of Pakistan has shortlisted six local and international firms to pilot innovative digital financial solutions under its Regulatory Sandbox initiative, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem.

Pakistan is preparing to launch its first stablecoin as part of a broader push by PVARA to strengthen virtual asset regulation, support fintech growth and integrate digital tokens into the national economy.

Zindigi by JS Bank hosted its Global Advisory Board in Pakistan to strengthen fintech collaboration, explore investment opportunities, and integrate international best practices, highlighting the country’s growing potential as a digital finance hub.

Pakistan takes the spotlight at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 with the inauguration of its official pavilion, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global fintech ecosystem and its potential to attract international investment and partnerships.

The State Bank of Pakistan’s Innovation Hub has launched its first SBP Innovation Hub Seminar Series, starting with a session featuring Raza Matin from the Better Than Cash Alliance on building trust in Raast digital payments and strengthening security and public confidence in Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.

Jazz has partnered with easypaisa to integrate its CallPerks AdTech platform into the digital banking ecosystem, enabling brands to deliver personalized audio messages and enhancing customer engagement across Pakistan’s fintech landscape.

Karandaaz Pakistan has announced the Access to Finance (A2F) funding opportunity, calling for proposals that promote innovative financial solutions for underserved entrepreneurs, e-commerce merchants, and gig workers. The initiative aims to unlock inclusive growth and strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy.

After two years of development in stealth mode, Mahaana (YC W22) launches Pakistan’s first fully digital retirement platform, introducing a Swedish-style occupational pension model through partnerships with SECP, SBP, and CDC to revolutionize retirement savings and financial inclusion.

Onic Pakistan integrates Google Pay into its digital payment ecosystem, reinforcing its mission to deliver seamless, secure, and instant payment experiences while bridging the gap between telecom and fintech innovation.

Karachi’s iconic Bohra Bazaar has transitioned to a cashless ecosystem powered by JazzCash, with hundreds of merchants now using QR-based payments for safer and faster transactions. The initiative promotes financial inclusion, empowers small businesses, and marks a key milestone in Pakistan’s digital transformation journey.

Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has been awarded Best Banking-as-a-Service Provider at the Finovate Awards 2025 in the UK, recognizing its role in driving financial inclusion and redefining Pakistan’s fintech landscape through open banking innovation.