Africa Is Taking Charge of Its Fintech Future — and Inviting Atlanta to Partner

A fintech panel showcased opportunities in African innovation and ways that modern digital tools are being used to enable diaspora members to invest in the continent.

No longer intent to inherit solutions from Western powers, Africa is developing financial technology solutions to drive economic empowerment, and it’s inviting investors to join in on the opportunity — or miss the boat. 

China-Founded Provider of Point-of-Sale Terminals Enters North American Market Through Atlanta 

Sunmi HOME centers in China and around Southeast Asia show off the company's devices and software. In some cases they include coffee shops and other perks.

A Chinese provider of Internet-connected business devices including point-of-sale terminals has set up its first North American showroom in Atlanta, a key U.S. hub for electronic payment processing. 

New Delta Direct Flight to Barbados Opens Opportunities for Atlanta Investors 

Sun, sea and sand are a big part of Barbados' appeal -- but the island offers much more from an investment standpoint.

Barbados is much more than a beautiful beach destination for Atlantans; the launch of a new direct Delta Air Lines Inc. flight from Atlanta to Bridgetown will augment the Caribbean island’s growing reputation as a top-tier location for international business and investment, according to Invest Barbados. 

Ireland Exchange to Deepen Georgia’s Payments Ties With Europe

H. West Richards, second from left, traveled to Dublin and Belfast to establish ties with The Fintech Corridor. He will be there again next week for the first Transatlantic Fintech Exchange.

Moving into its second decade, an Atlanta-based trade association for the payment processing industry is deepening its international ties through a strategic agreement in Ireland. The American Transaction Processors Coalition… Continue reading Ireland Exchange to Deepen Georgia’s Payments Ties With Europe

Irish, British Fintechs Aim to Empower Black Women Entrepreneurs in Atlanta

CherRaye Glenn-Flowers, founder of Brownce, said the Invest in Success $10,000 grant and mentorship from Sage was perhaps the defining moment of her entrepreneurial journey thus far.

A pair of British and Irish fintech firms are coming together in Atlanta to help Black women entrepreneurs overcome some of their biggest impediments to their growth: access to capital… Continue reading Irish, British Fintechs Aim to Empower Black Women Entrepreneurs in Atlanta