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Thunes named top FinTech by CNBC Statista

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Sentiment
20
Attention
2
Articles
6
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The recognition enhances Thunes' brand reputation and may attract more partners and customers. However, as a private company, direct stock market impact is limited, but it signals strength in the fintech sector.

Financial Technology Payments
Event Summary

Thunes, a cross-border payments company, has been named one of CNBC and Statista's 'World's Top FinTech Companies' for the second consecutive year. The recognition highlights Thunes' role in payments interoperability and international money movement. Thunes' Direct Global Network connects to 140 countries, 90 fiat currencies, and 12 billion endpoints. The company has recently added members including Absa Bank, Ecobank Transnational — Ecobank Ghana, Mashreq (bank), Mastercard, MTN Tanzania, Ripple, Sterling Bank, and Tencent — WeChat HK. Thunes also has a strategic partnership with Swift, enabling over 11,500 financial institutions to execute instant payouts.

Key Actions
80 Thunes named to list
70 Thunes partnered with SWIFT
60 Thunes added members
Entities Involved
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Thunes
Thunes is the award recipient, reinforcing its leadership in cross-border payments and potentially boosting its business growth.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 80.0
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SWIFT
Swift has a strategic partnership with Thunes, enabling instant payouts for its member institutions.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 15.0
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CNBC
CNBC is the co-publisher of the list, gaining credibility as an industry authority.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Statista
Statista is the co-publisher of the list, enhancing its reputation in fintech rankings.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Chloé Mayenobe
Chloé Mayenobe, Deputy CEO of Thunes, commented on the award, reinforcing company strategy.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Mathieu Limousi
Mathieu Limousi, CMO of Thunes, commented on the recognition, highlighting market trust.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Absa Group
Absa Bank is mentioned as a recent member of Thunes' network, indicating expanded reach.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Ecobank Transnational — Ecobank Ghana
Ecobank Transnational — Ecobank Ghana is mentioned as a recent member, benefiting from Thunes' payment infrastructure.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Mashreq (bank)
Mashreq (bank) is a recent member, gaining access to Thunes' network.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Mastercard
Mastercard is a recent member, potentially expanding its payment capabilities.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 10.0
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MTN Group
MTN Tanzania is a recent member, enhancing mobile money interoperability.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Ripple Labs
Ripple is a recent member, integrating with Thunes for cross-border payments.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Sterling Bank
Sterling Bank is a recent member, gaining access to Thunes' network.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Tencent — WeChat
Tencent — WeChat HK is a recent member, expanding its international payment reach.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 10.0
Relationships
CNBC related ↔ Statista
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