Wahed: Invest granted regulatory license in South Africa

Wahed: Invest granted regulatory license in South Africa

  • Wahed is a world-leading halal financial investment platform that improves financial inclusion
  • Received a new regulatory license from the FFSCA the regulator of the South African financial markets
  • Acquiring the new license has been a huge achievement for the fintech company, as it ramps up efforts to deliver investment services
  • With this regulatory approval, It will be able to locally launch its app
  • South Africa is a key market for fintech expansion in Africa due to the severe economic inequality
  • Fintech solutions can help to leapfrog these challenges, with its focus on transparency, minimal transaction fees, and financial inclusion
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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