PalmPay Named One of the World's Top 300 Fintech Companies of 2025 by CNBC & Statista

LAGOS, Nigeria, Sept. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PalmPay, a leading neobank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has been recognised in CNBC and Statista's 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second consecutive year that PalmPay has earned a place among the world's most innovative and impactful financial technology firms.

The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation of thousands of companies globally, assessing growth, innovation, market penetration, and impact.  This year's list includes a mix of global leaders - including Revolut, Nubank and Ant Group alongside rising stars from high-growth markets, underscoring the growing influence of emerging-market fintechs like PalmPay.

PalmPay's inclusion reflects its continued momentum as one of Africa's leading fintech platforms. With over 35 million registered users and up to 15 million transactions processed daily, the company offers a comprehensive suite of digital financial services tailored to the needs of underserved communities.

In its main market, Nigeria, PalmPay operates as a full-service neobank, offering consumer financial services such as transfers, bill payments, credit, savings, and insurance - all accessible through its user-friendly app and supported by a nationwide network of over 1 million agents and merchant partners. The company also provides POS and API-driven B2B solutions tailored to the needs of merchants and enterprise clients.

"To be recognised as one of the world's top fintech companies by CNBC and Statista is a powerful affirmation of our mission to build a more inclusive financial system," said Sofia Zab, Founding Chief Marketing Officer at PalmPay. "Through cutting-edge technology, deep local distribution, and a customer-first mindset, we've built Nigeria's leading neobank. As we scale PalmPay to more emerging markets, including Tanzania and Bangladesh, our focus remains on closing financial access gaps for everyday consumers and businesses, while expanding the partner ecosystem that fuels our reach and impact."

As part of its broader expansion strategy, PalmPay recently launched in Tanzania and Bangladesh through a smartphone device financing model that serves as an entry point to digital financial services.

"PalmPay is building a neobanking platform tailored to the realities of emerging markets," said Jiapei Yan, Group Chief Commercial Officer at PalmPay. "We are creating the infrastructure for a connected digital economy - where people and businesses can thrive through reliable, inclusive financial tools. This recognition from CNBC and Statista affirms our progress and also the scale of the opportunity ahead. As we expand across more emerging markets, we are committed to creating lasting value for our users, partners, and the communities we serve."

PalmPay's inclusion follows another major recognition earlier this year: the company ranked #2 overall and #1 in the financial services sector on the Financial Times  - Africa's Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 list. The ranking, based on revenue growth between 2020 and 2023, highlighted PalmPay's rapid scale and market traction across Africa.

PalmPay currently operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Bangladesh, and is expanding its presence across Africa and Asia through device financing, digital banking, and B2B payment services. Backed by a robust neobanking platform and a partnership-led approach, the company is committed to shaping the next chapter of inclusive financial growth.

About PalmPay

PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform driving financial inclusion and economic empowerment in underserved emerging markets. Through its secure, user-friendly, and inclusive suite of financial services, PalmPay empowers individuals and businesses with tools to manage and grow their money.

PalmPay offers a comprehensive range of products, including mobile payments, credit, savings, and micro-insurance via its app and mobile money agent network.

Since launching in Nigeria in 2019 under a Mobile Money Operator license, the platform has grown to over 35 million app users and processes up to 15 million transactions daily. PalmPay has operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Bangladesh.

For more information, visit www.palmpay.com

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PalmPay Named One of the World's Top 300 Fintech Companies of 2025 by CNBC & Statista

SYDNEY, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the new year begins, many Australians are setting resolutions focused on health, balance and long-term wellbeing. While fitness goals and productivity upgrades often dominate the conversation, eye comfort during extended screen use is frequently overlooked.

With work, communication and entertainment increasingly centred around screens, visual fatigue has become a common challenge, particularly for those spending long hours at a desk. Improving the environment around the screen is a practical way to support healthier work habits throughout the year.

Why Lighting Matters More Than You Think

While display technology continues to evolve, the lighting surrounding the screen plays a critical role in how our eyes adapt during prolonged use. Poor ambient lighting can increase glare and harsh contrast, placing additional strain on the eyes.

Designed for screen-centric setups, BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 focuses on visual balance rather than brightness alone. Mounted directly onto the monitor, it combines asymmetric front lighting with a soft tri-zone backlight to create a more even transition between the display and its surroundings.

This approach supports visual comfort during long workdays, whether reviewing documents, attending video calls or working late into the evening.

Designed for Everyday Workspaces

Built for modern home and hybrid work environments, ScreenBar Halo 2 fits a wide range of monitor types, including curved displays, without taking up valuable desk space. A wireless controller allows users to adjust brightness and colour temperature throughout the day, adapting lighting to changing tasks and conditions.

For those looking to make healthier, more sustainable work habits a priority this year, thoughtful lighting is a practical place to start. As New Year's resolutions go, investing in eye comfort is one upgrade that continues to deliver value long after January.

ScreenBar Halo 2 monitor light is available via the BenQ Shop and Amazon, with limited time New Year promotion running from 19th January to 1st February 2026. https://benqurl.biz/3YE2NTo 

About BenQ

Founded on the corporate vision of "Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life", BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers' lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightful broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, digital cameras and camcorders, mobile computing devices, and lighting solutions. Because it matters. 

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A Smarter New Year's Resolution: Investing in Eye Comfort for Screen Heavy Workdays