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Mastercard Boosts Latin America Presence with Mi Clip Digital Wallet Launch in Mexico
Mastercard is expanding its digital payments footprint in Latin America by partnering in the launch of Mi Clip, a new digital wallet ecosystem in Mexico, aiming to boost financial inclusion and increase transaction volumes.
IOL Chemicals Minoxidil Unit Fire: Operations Halted 8-10 Days
IOL Chemicals reports a minor fire at its Barnala Minoxidil unit, causing an 8-10 day operational halt. No injuries or significant damage; other units unaffected.
Clip Launches Mi Clip Wallet: US$500M Investment, Valued US$2.5B
Mexican fintech Clip launches Mi Clip digital wallet with US$500M investment, reaching over US$2.5B valuation. Aims to boost digital payments and financial inclusion in Mexico.
NTT, SK, Chunghwa, DBJ Launch $500M AI Fund for IOWN
NTT, SK Group, Chunghwa Telecom, and DBJ launch a $500M IOWN AI Fund to accelerate AI tech and expand the IOWN ecosystem globally, managed by Catalight Capital.
Luxembourg: The Next Frontier in Trusted Financial Data
Luxembourg is leveraging its financial expertise and regulatory strength to become Europe’s leading hub for trusted data, shaping the future of finance.
Asia Energy Logistics (HKG:351) Stock Soars 227% Amidst Low Cash Burn
Asia Energy Logistics Group (HKG:351) stock surged 227% in a year. Despite unprofitability, strong cash reserves and low cash burn ensure financial stability and growth potential.
Fintech Growth: Interswitch, Temenos Partner; SyntheticFi Raises $13M
Fintech’s dynamic growth continues with Interswitch Group partnering Temenos for African digital banking and SyntheticFi securing $13M for expansion.
Hikal Opens Special Window for Physical Share Transfer
Hikal Ltd. offers a special window (Feb 5, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027) for shareholders to dematerialize physical shares, addressing SEBI’s directive on pending transfers.
Truist Downgrades BILL, Upgrades Global-e: Fintech Shakeup
Truist Securities downgrades BILL Holdings to ‘Hold’ citing growth concerns and competition, while upgrading Global-e Online to ‘Buy’ on strong cross-border e-commerce outlook.
Bessemer Trust: No New Encumbrance on Nephrocare Shares
Bessemer Venture Partners Trust confirms no new encumbrance on Nephrocare Health Services shares for FY26, upholding SEBI transparency norms for investors.
VGZ Conference: Mining, Fintech, Biotech, Defense Innovation
VGZ conference highlights major advancements in mining, fintech, biotech, and defense. Discover innovation, efficiency, and growth catalysts shaping future industries.
Ramp Raises $750M Series F Amid Fintech Funding Surge
Fintech leader Ramp secures $750M Series F at $44B valuation. Funding surges, driven by AI & Bitcoin, signaling robust market growth.
Malaysia’s MY Value Up: Boosting Undervalued Stocks
Malaysia’s MY Value Up program, by Bursa Malaysia & SC, targets undervalued listed companies to boost growth and MSCI representation, inspired by Japan & South Korea.
Fintech Consolidation: Robinhood, Affirm, Remitly Face Acquisition
Fintech consolidation looms in 2026. Robinhood, Affirm, and Remitly are under acquisition pressure, with Remitly as a likely target amid market shifts.
UP Fintech Reports $26.9M Q1 Loss After $60M China Fine
UP Fintech reports a $26.9M Q1 loss, impacted by a $60M China regulatory fine. The company is pivoting to international markets despite revenue growth.
Aether Mauritius: Home First Finance Shares Unencumbered
Aether (Mauritius) Limited confirms its Home First Finance shares are unencumbered, bolstering the company’s refinance application with the National Housing Bank.
Berlin Packaging Acquires O.Berk, Boosts North American Presence
Berlin Packaging, a leading hybrid packaging supplier, acquires O.Berk Company, expanding its North American reach in pharma, beauty, and personal care markets.
Banks: Integrate Digital Assets in Wealth Management Now
Banks must urgently integrate digital assets like crypto and tokenized assets into wealth management to avoid disintermediation, a new report highlights. Focus on governance and offerings.
MTN Nigeria & Uganda Fintech Spinoffs: Mastercard Invests $205M
MTN Group sells stakes in Nigerian & Ugandan fintech units to Mastercard for $205M, valuing the businesses at $750M. Aims to unlock mobile-money value.
Trump Eyes Govt. Equity in AI Firms Amid IPO Buzz
Donald Trump proposes government equity stakes in top AI firms, aiming to enrich the public as companies like OpenAI approach massive valuations.
25 Companies That Revolutionized Capitalism
Discover 25 companies, from Dutch East India Co. to Uber, that pioneered business models and financial instruments, fundamentally reshaping modern capitalism.
Ramkrishna Forgings: Claim Unclaimed Dividends by Sep 2026
Ramkrishna Forgings sets Sep 30, 2026 deadline for unclaimed dividends. Claim now or shares transfer to IEPF. Learn more.
Paymove Raises €2.12M for AI Payments & EU Expansion
Polish FinTech Paymove secures €2.12M to build AI agent payment infrastructure and expand into Western Europe, led by 4growth VC.
GreenLight Metals Shareholders Back Directors & Strategic Plan
GreenLight Metals Inc. shareholders elected seven directors and approved an amended equity incentive plan at their annual meeting, confirming the company’s strategic direction.
Country Club Hospitality Posts ₹1,763 Lakh Loss in FY26
Country Club Hospitality & Holidays reports a ₹1,763.41 lakh consolidated net loss for FY26, a significant reversal from profit, primarily due to a ₹2,561.54 lakh goodwill impairment.
Vinyl Equity Raises $20M Series A for Capital Markets Modernization
FinTech firm Vinyl Equity secures $20M Series A led by Jump Capital to modernize capital markets and corporate transaction workflows with real-time accuracy.
ALCO Pivots to Real Estate, Targets $750M Land Value
Alico, Inc. (ALCO) transitions from citrus to real estate development and land leasing, aiming for $650M-$750M in land value with key projects and strong financials.
V-Mart Retail COO Vineet Jain Resigns; CFO Anand Agarwal Steps Up
V-Mart Retail’s COO Vineet Jain resigns effective July 15, 2026. CFO Anand Agarwal will assume the additional COO role, ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
India Cements Buys 12.48% Stake in FPEL Services for ₹10.78 Cr
India Cements invests ₹10.78 Cr for a 12.48% stake in FPEL Services, securing 14 MW AC wind power to cut costs and meet green energy mandates.
CRN’s 2026 Big Data 100: Top Data Warehouses & Lakes for AI
CRN’s 2026 Big Data 100 reveals top data warehouse & lake companies powering AI, BI, and generative AI. Discover key innovators in data management.