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Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsApp

Indian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the founder of fintech unicorn CRED and pioneer of digital payments with FreeCharge, brings extensive experience in building successful tech ventures. Meta's investment in CRED and Shah's deep understanding of user…

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Who is Kunal Shah? CRED founder who sold FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore, built CRED into a $325M fintech giant, and now set to lead WhatsApp

Who is Kunal Shah? CRED founder who sold FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore, built CRED into a $325M fintech giant, and now set to lead WhatsApp

Kunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED, is set to lead WhatsApp globally following Meta's substantial investment. Renowned for scaling CRED and previously selling FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore, Shah's journey from humble beginnings to a fintech titan is remarkable. He will transition from CRED's CEO to Meta's global leadership, marking a…

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Cred’s Kunal Shah is WhatsApp’s new CEO

Cred’s Kunal Shah is WhatsApp’s new CEO

Cred founder Kunal Shah will join WhatsApp as its global head after Meta announced a nearly $900 million investment in the fintech firm. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

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Kunal Shah named WhatsApp global CEO as Meta takes $900 million stake in Cred

Meta enters the cap table of fintech co-valued at $4.5 billion post-money; Miten Sampat is interim CEO. The funding comprises about $400 million in secondary sale of shares by existing shareholders, while the remaining $500 million will be ploughed into the company.

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Turtlemint Fintech IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed 52%; Check GMP and other key details

Turtlemint Fintech Solutions IPO: The issue, comprising a fresh issue of ₹660.7 crore and an offer-for-sale of ₹221.9 crore, is priced at ₹144-152 per share and will close for subscription on June 23.

The Economic Times

Festival of Marketing Asia unveils opening keynotes across main stage, B2C and B2B stages

HONG KONG and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haymarket Media Asia, publisher of Campaign, today unveiled the opening keynote speakers for the inaugural Festival of Marketing Asia (FoM Asia), taking place on 3 September 2026 at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore-based fintech company Aleta aims to expand operations into India

Aleta Planet, a Singapore fintech firm, is set to enter the Indian market. The company will provide infrastructure for Visa debit cards, enabling quick launches for partners. Aleta also plans to introduce exclusive Sanrio-themed Visa debit and prepaid cards. These collectable cards featuring popular characters aim to attract a wide…

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Turtlemint Fintech IPO Day 1: Retail portion subscribed 10%. Check GMP, brokerage calls and other details

Turtlemint Fintech IPO Day 1: Retail portion subscribed 10%. Check GMP, brokerage calls and other details

Turtlemint Fintech’s IPO opened to a cautious response, with modest early subscription and stronger participation from retail investors. Muted grey market signals and mixed brokerage views reflect balanced sentiment, while investors remain focused on execution, growth potential and the company’s path to profitability.

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Turtlemint Fintech's Rs 883 crore IPO opens for subscription. Check brokerage review, GMP and other details

Turtlemint Fintech's Rs 883 crore IPO opens for subscription. Check brokerage review, GMP and other details

The IPO comprises a fresh issue worth Rs 660.7 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 221.9 crore, taking the total issue size to about Rs 883 crore. The price band has been fixed at Rs 144-152 per share.

The Economic Times

Turtlemint Fintech’s Rs 883 crore IPO set to open: GMP, price band & other key details

Turtlemint Fintech’s Rs 883 crore IPO set to open: GMP, price band & other key details

Turtlemint Fintech Solutions launches its Rs 883 crore IPO on June 19. The price band is Rs 144-152 per share. The IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale. Proceeds will strengthen infrastructure and fund growth. Turtlemint simplifies insurance policy purchase and management for customers and advisors.

The Economic Times

Tencent Cloud and China CITIC Bank International Limited Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Accelerate FinTech 2.0 Transformation

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China CITIC Bank International Limited (CNCBI). The agreement, which marks one of the most comprehensive partnerships between a Chinese-funded bank in…

Mobikwik shares in focus as IPO lock-in expiry frees up stake worth Rs 317 crore for trade

Mobikwik shares in focus as IPO lock-in expiry frees up stake worth Rs 317 crore for trade

The shares of the fintech platform had made a solid market debut in December, 2024, listing with nearly 59% premium over the IPO price at Rs 442.25 apiece on BSE. This came after the initial public offering (IPO) of the fintech platform that aimed to raise Rs 572 crore saw…

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Fintechs bet big on corporate bonds as retail participation surges

Fintechs bet big on corporate bonds as retail participation surges

Retail investors are increasingly participating in corporate bonds, with monthly investments surging to Rs 1,500-2,000 crore. This growth is driven by increased advertising, investor education, and a wider range of issuers. Fintech platforms are actively expanding their offerings in this segment, recognizing bonds as a significant growth opportunity.

The Economic Times

Visa and Mintoak Join Forces to Bring Merchant SaaS Capabilities to Acquirers Across Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced a partnership with Mintoak, a merchant Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) fintech platform, to enable acquirers across Asia Pacific to strengthen their merchant propositions beyond core payment acceptance.

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HOOD Stock Layoffs: What to Know as Robinhood Slashes 10% of Jobs

Robinhood shares are in focus as management announces a new wave of layoffs. But these job cuts aren’t really bearish for HOOD stock. Find out more!

PayPal winds down venture arm as fintech giant restructures under new CEO

The fintech is exploring the sale of parts of its portfolio on the secondary market.

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UK payment firms increase compliance spending after FCA imposes record AML fines

Industry data shows that risk and compliance hiring in UK fintech rose for a third consecutive year in 2025. Morgan McKinley reported that financial crime and fraud-related roles were the fastest-growing compliance categories, with London accounting for nearly three-quarters of all UK fintech vacancies heading into 2026.

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Banks, fintechs join forces to fight money laundering, terror financing under new platform

India's financial sector has launched a new platform called ARIFAC. This brings together banks, NBFCs, payment firms, insurers, and other entities. ARIFAC aims to improve anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism efforts. It will focus on training, sanctions, and digital risks. The platform will foster collaboration and enhance compliance…

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Turtlemint Fintech sets IPO price band at Rs 144-152 for Rs 883 crore offer. Know GMP, other key details

Insurtech firm Turtlemint Fintech Solutions is launching its Rs 883 crore IPO on June 19, with a price band of Rs 144-152 per share. The issue includes a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale, with proceeds aimed at infrastructure, technology development, and marketing. The company, founded in 2015, simplifies insurance policy…

How Is Broadridge Financial’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Fintech Stocks?

Broadridge Financial has outpaced its industry peers over the past year, and analyst sentiment toward the stock remains reasonably bullish.

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Barclays to buy GoHenry kids’ debit card and money app

High street bank to buy UK business from US fintech company Acorns as it targets young people

Meet the Fortune Crypto 100: A ranking of the very best companies in blockchain

Read about the definitive list of the most important names in crypto, from Coinbase to Franklin Templeton to Hyperliquid.

NYSE Content Update: HUD Sec. Turner Highlights National Homeownership Month

NEW YORK, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on June 9thThe S&P 500 will look to extend…

How Is Fidelity National Information Services’ Stock Performance Compared to Other Fintech Stocks?

Fidelity National Information Services has underperformed its industry peers over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about its prospects.

The Economic Times

Former Mirae Asset head Ashish Dave bets big on India's VC reset

Ashish Dave, formerly of Mirae Asset Venture Investments, is launching Sanskrit Capital. The new fund aims for Rs 700-1,000 crore. It will invest in Series B and C startups. This move is part of a trend of seasoned investors starting independent funds. Sanskrit Capital will focus on fintech, consumer internet,…

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