Freedom Telecom International (FTI), a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., and e&, the global technology group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic collaboration opportunities at the intersection of telecommunications and financial technology across international markets.
The MoU establishes a high-level framework for cooperation, allowing both organisations to leverage their respective strengths in fintech, digital financial services, and telecom innovation. Under the agreement, FTI and e& will assess opportunities to introduce new digital value propositions, explore advisory capabilities, and examine areas where jointly developed fintech–telco initiatives could deliver meaningful impact in future partner markets.
While preliminary in nature, the agreement represents an important step toward broader strategic collaboration. Both parties said they will continue exploring ways to deepen cooperation and unlock joint opportunities across relevant regions.
Timur Turlov, Founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., said telecommunications development is a core pillar of the group’s long-term strategy, adding that partnering with e& opens new horizons for Freedom Telecom International’s global growth. He noted that combining a global telecom ecosystem with a high-growth fintech platform creates strong competitive advantages and accelerates the rollout of joint initiatives worldwide.
Jasim Abdalla, Head of Partner Markets at e& international, said the group sees strong potential in working with trusted partners to deliver greater value to customers. He highlighted e&’s experience serving more than 250 million subscribers, including over 16 million fintech customers, and said the collaboration aims to expand reliable financial services into new markets.
Johannes Hummer, CEO of Freedom Telecom International, said the MoU marks a key milestone in the relationship, enabling both organisations to explore how their combined strengths can unlock new avenues for innovation and build long-term, scalable value for customers and partners globally.
