Latest news with #tpay
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
tpay Releases White Paper on Unlocking Business Opportunities With New Digital Payments
DUBAI, United Arab Emiates, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- tpay, the leading payment connector in the META region, has published a new white paper exploring the rapidly evolving payments landscape, highlighting the forces reshaping how we pay and why it matters more than ever. In a world where digital consumption is booming and 33% of the global population shops online, the race is on to deliver fast, seamless, and inclusive payment options. With global e-commerce spending surpassing $6.8 trillion in 2024 and projected to reach $10.8 trillion by 2030, businesses can't afford to overlook alternative payment methods. Embracing a mobile-first, cashless, and borderless approach is now the new standard for businesses. This white paper dives into: Backed by powerful statistics and real-world examples, including tpay's collaborations with Tencent and Vodafone, this white paper offers a clear guide to the trends shaping the future of digital commerce across META. Download the full white paper now! Unlocking Business Opportunities With New Digital Payments About tpay We serve as the connector, bringing the unconnected into the digital world. We aim to connect the entire Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, and make the digital world accessible to all by being the most reliable facilitator for digital micropayments in the region. Our offerings The world's tech brands: Google, Huawei, MBC, Tencent, Anghami, beIN, and others trust TPAY. For media enquiries: [email protected]
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
tpay Releases White Paper on the Transformative Power of Open Banking Across the Middle East
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- tpay, the leading payment connector in the META region, has published a new white paper highlighting how Open Banking is accelerating financial innovation and inclusion across the region. The white paper explores the rapid rise of fintech in the Middle East, where updated licensing frameworks and increased investment are driving significant growth. Despite lower valuations compared to Western markets, the region offers immense profit potential for fintech players, digital banks, and regulators alike. With Open Banking unlocking new use cases and creating seamless digital experiences for consumers and businesses, the white paper outlines the strategic importance of the Middle East in the global financial ecosystem. The region is poised to play a key role in the expected surge of digital payment adoption, with global digital wallet users projected to exceed 5.2 billion by 2026, up from 3.4 billion in 2022, marking robust growth of over 53%. Download the full white paper to explore how Open Banking is reshaping the financial landscape in the Middle East. Open Banking: A Game Changer In the Middle East CONTACT: For more information, please contact: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
tpay Releases White Paper on the Transformative Power of Open Banking Across the Middle East
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- tpay, the leading payment connector in the META region, has published a new white paper highlighting how Open Banking is accelerating financial innovation and inclusion across the region. The white paper explores the rapid rise of fintech in the Middle East, where updated licensing frameworks and increased investment are driving significant growth. Despite lower valuations compared to Western markets, the region offers immense profit potential for fintech players, digital banks, and regulators alike. With Open Banking unlocking new use cases and creating seamless digital experiences for consumers and businesses, the white paper outlines the strategic importance of the Middle East in the global financial ecosystem. The region is poised to play a key role in the expected surge of digital payment adoption, with global digital wallet users projected to exceed 5.2 billion by 2026, up from 3.4 billion in 2022, marking robust growth of over 53%. Download the full white paper to explore how Open Banking is reshaping the financial landscape in the Middle East. Open Banking: A Game Changer In the Middle East CONTACT: For more information, please contact: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tpay appoints Marouane Bakhtar as Chief Operating Officer
Dubai – tpay, the leading payment connector, has appointed Marouane Bakhtar as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this pivotal role, Marouane will oversee and manage day-to-day operations, including engineering and commercial functions, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with the company's strategic objectives. He will collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to drive growth, enhance efficiency, and support the execution of tpay's long-term vision. 'We're pleased to welcome Marouane to tpay management,' said Işık Uman, Group CEO of tpay. 'I believe that he will bring a wealth of experience in operational execution that aligns perfectly with our goal to deliver sustainable value for our clients, and with his broad experience and diverse skill set in the finance industry and deep understanding of fintech approach, he will make a remarkable contribution in translating tpay's strategic plans into actionable operational goals.' ' I'm thrilled to take on this new role as tpay implements a strategy to take the company to the next level by expanding its platform offerings and creating more sustainable value for its clients,' commented Marouane Bakhtar. 'I look forward to working with tpay management to lead the teams tasked with driving optimal customer experiences and maximising customer value.' Marouane brings 17 years of experience leading large-scale, complex projects in top-tier financial services organisations. As former Managing Director of Synpulse UK, he quadrupled the firm's presence in the UK and led multi-million-pound transformation initiatives, overseeing strategy, delivery, sales, finance, HR, and client partnerships. He has extensive expertise in corporate strategy, digital transformation, and technology leadership, known for combining strategic vision with operational and technological execution to drive measurable growth and impact. Marouane has a master's degree in finance and economics from Toulouse Business School. For more information, please contact: About tpay tpay is the leading payment connector in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), dedicated to empowering digital transactions and expanding access to services across the region. With a presence in over 30 countries and partnerships with hundreds of merchants and operators, tpay unifies META through unparalleled network reach, strategic alliances, and transaction excellence. Trusted by global tech brands like Google, Huawei, MBC, Tencent, and others, tpay is transforming digital payments across META. Discover more at:
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
tpay Appoints Payments & Fintech Industry Leader Burhan Eliaçık to Board
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- tpay, the leading payment connector in the META region, has appointed Burhan Eliaçık as a member to its Board of Directors. Eliaçık brings over 25 years of payments and fintech expertise, further strengthening tpay's governance and strategic oversight. Eliaçık has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the payments industry in Türkiye, with extensive experience across card payments, mobile transactions, and B2B financial solutions. His career spans executive and board-level positions at some of Türkiye's leading payments and fintech organisations. 'We're thrilled to welcome Burhan to tpay's Board,' said Işık Uman, Group CEO of tpay. 'I believe that with his extensive experience in fintech and payments, combined with his track record of transforming businesses, Burhan will make valuable contributions to tpay's efforts to expand into new markets. With his valuable business experience and broad vision, he will also help accelerate our efforts to develop the sector in general.' Eliaçık commented on his new role: 'Turkey's payment services ecosystem has undergone a significant transformation over the last decade, with the contributions of entrepreneurs, investors and regulatory bodies. This transformation is increasingly getting international attention. Having the opportunity to contribute to sharing Turkey's robust FinTech expertise on a global scale with my new role at aninternational company is a great source of motivation for me. I amwholeheartedlyhappy to be a part oftpay's mission of empowering underserved regions' digital economies.' Previously, Eliaçık served as a Board Member at iyzico, Turkey's leading payment service provider, between 2023 and 2024. In 2024, he turned to venture capital and became among the founders of SeedB Ventures. There he managed the establishment of the investment fund. Eliaçık played an active role in the foundation and institutionalisation processes of the financial technology industry in Turkey. He participated in founding ÖDED (Payment and Electronic Money Association) in 2015 and served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for five years. In 2020, he became the founding president of TÖDEB (Turkish Payment and Electronic Money Institutions Association) and led the professional association until June 2022, driving efforts to develop the standards that shape the industry. He has also contributed to cross-sector collaborations by participating in platforms such as the TOBB E-Commerce Assembly and Payments Innovation Jury. Having played an instrumental role in scaling and transforming the fintech industry in alignment with the banking and financial system, Eliaçık still continues to enhance the Turkish FinTech ecosystem by sharing his expertise with startups and new entrants. Eliaçık holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU). About tpay tpay is the leading payment connector in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), dedicated to empowering digital transactions and expanding access to services across the region. With a presence in over 30 countries and partnerships with hundreds of merchants and operators, tpay unifies META through unparalleled network reach, strategic alliances, and transaction excellence. Trusted by global tech brands like Google, Huawei, MBC, Tencent, and others, tpay is transforming digital payments across META. Discover more at: For more information, please contact: [email protected]
