Fintech Finance

JANUARY 17, 2025

The collaboration will advance financial inclusion and contribute to an even more accessible digital economy by facilitating the movement of funds from Jordan to 37 countries. billion in 2022. According to the World Bank , Jordans remittance value reached USD4.94 billion in 2023, an increase from USD4.91

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

PayMint , a leading financial technology company, has announced that it has obtained final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first Meeza prepaid cards in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt).

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

Pakistan has debuted a government-run instant digital payment system to help with financial inclusion and government revenue, Reuters reports. The new system is called "Raast," or "direct way," and will be rolled out in three phases culminating in early 2022, according to the news outlet.

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Fintech News

MARCH 19, 2025

The investment by Gobi supports Funding Societies financial stability and expansion beyond SME financing into payments since 2022. At a time when market conditions have led to increased caution toward fintech firms, this partnership is a testament to our strong fundamentals and commitment to financial inclusion.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 7, 2025

Growth is driven by financial inclusion, fintech innovation, and regulatory reforms. Latin America’s Digital Payment Revenue to Triple by 2027 Latin America’s digital payments market is set to grow significantly, with revenue projected to reach USD 0.3 trillion by 2027.

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Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation. Each plays a key role in transforming how Indonesians save, spend, invest, and access financial services.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Since Singapore launched its first digital bank in 2022, five digital banksGXS Bank, MariBank, ANEXT Bank, Green Link Digital Bank, and Trust Bankhave entered the market, challenging traditional banking models and reintroducing fintech innovation to Singapore’s financial landscape.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In a move to empower local partners and advance financial inclusions, Ant International will enhance the credit management capability and infrastructure efficiency for Dock clients, comprising of financial institutions, retailers, and fintech start-ups.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Despite these advancements, challenges such as financial inclusion remain. The non-banking financial sector, particularly the microfinance sector, remains underdeveloped, having been significantly impacted by the currency devaluations of 2015. per cent holding a credit card.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The race toward central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is tightening, with Brazil reportedly looking to launch one by 2022 in a bid to help digitize payments. We think we will have it in 2022.”. The BIS has said that CBDCs — particularly retail CBDCs — might be an important part of a financial inclusion policy.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 13, 2024

Asia, a region known for its economic diversity, ranging from wealthy nations like Singapore, Japan, and South Korea to emerging powerhouses like China and India, has demonstrated notable unity in embracing financial inclusion. However, as of 2022, about 70 per cent of hawker food vendors have adopted digital payments.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

This latest offering strengthens MTNs commitment to driving financial inclusion and enhancing digital accessibility across Uganda, aligning with the companys broader mission of enabling a digital economy for all.

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Faster Payments Council

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This in-person event will take place on September 14-15, 2022 at the Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast in Minneapolis, MN.

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Fintech News

APRIL 8, 2024

The region is home to a complex financial landscape that’s characterized by a significant portion of the population being underbanked or unbanked, alongside a digitally-savvy youth demographic with high mobile Internet connectivity.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

SEAs young, tech-savvy population, a growing consumer base, reliance on informal financial systems, and supportive government initiatives aimed at financial inclusion serve as robust drivers for long-term growth. from USD $203 million in 2023 and 68% from USD $587 million in 2022. Yet, optimism abounds.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Cambodia is leveraging fintech innovations and strategic reforms to boost economic growth, financial inclusion and international partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in the Southeast Asian digital economy. Cambodia, a Southeast Asian nation with a complex history, has undergone significant transformation.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The country is focusing on fintech solutions like mobile payments and cross-border systems to boost financial inclusion and economic growth. M-Money has significantly improved financial inclusion, providing essential services to a population in need of accessible financial solutions.

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FICO

JULY 15, 2022

Financial Inclusion Using Analytics. Mon, 02/21/2022 - 07:59. Fri, 07/15/2022 - 08:15. Plus, it means going beyond the FICO® Scores based on traditional data, so we've also developed scores utilizing new alternative data sources that are specifically designed for financial inclusion. Saxon Shirley.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

As Asian markets surge, they face the dual challenge of safeguarding digital infrastructure while ensuring financial inclusion and bridging technological gaps between advanced and developing economies. billion in 2022 to 96.2 Real-time payments are surging across Asia-Pacific , are expected to grow from 49.2 billion by 2027.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This is much lower than mobile penetration rates across the world, with the Asia-Pacific region’s being 62 per cent as of 2022. With a myriad of factors impacting success including cultures and remoteness, traditional financial institutions have struggled to establish themselves. appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

This investment reflects PayU GPO’s broader strategy to drive financial inclusion and modernise the continent’s payment infrastructure, while responding to rapidly shifting consumer preferences. The expansion comes at a time when alternative payment methods are on the rise across the region.

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Fintech News

MAY 28, 2024

The Brazilian digital bank turned a net loss in 2022 into a US$1 billion net profit in 2023, with revenues exceeding US$8 billion. Embrace Financial Inclusion One of the key drivers behind the success of Nubank has been its unwavering commitment to financial inclusion — a major focal area for APAC digital banks as well.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In Q4 2022, the average cost of sending $200 was 6.2 Remittances are critical to promoting financial inclusion and facilitating economic growth, although they can come with challenges. In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the importance of financial inclusion in promoting economic growth and reducing poverty.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2020

of India (NPCI) to advance financial inclusion and introduce financial services to more than five million blue-collar workers in India by 2022, Crowdfund Insider reported. This will not only foster financial inclusion but also inculcate a long-term saving habit among them,” said Bagri in a statement. .

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ‘ Nepal Financial Inclusion Report 2023 ’ by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) , outlines some key fintech achievements in Nepal: Mobile banking users grew at an impressive CAGR of over 58 per cent, reaching 18.31 billion ($570million) in 2022 to Rs 20.77 billion ($570million) in 2022 to Rs 20.77

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

To make sure more people have access to these services, the government of Papua New Guinea has been putting a focus on financial inclusion. It was established to act as the industry’s apex organisation for coordinating, advocating and monitoring all financial inclusion activities in the country.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia became an early mover in open banking in November 2022, when the SAMAreleased the countrys open banking framework encompassing legislation, technical standards and regulatory guidelines, drawing inspiration from successful implementations abroad.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 27, 2025

Financial inclusion and access to credit continue to be a hurdle for businesses especially SMEs and individuals in Nigeria. Moniepoints success in broadening access to the financial system has resulted in millions of businesses accessing the system for the first time. Widening financial inclusion creates a snowball effect.

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FICO

JANUARY 28, 2022

2022 FICO Decisions Award Winners - Decisions That Matter. I am thrilled to announce the winners of the 2022 FICO® Decisions Awards. . Boosting financial inclusion also featured strongly this year, with organizations delivering life-changing access to credit for millions of people. 2022 FICO Decisions Award Winners.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Finfra reported that it has facilitated over US$65 million in credit for underserved Indonesian businesses since its establishment in 2022. This collaboration, supported by our investors, puts us on the path to profitability and strengthens our mission to drive financial inclusion and expand sustainable financing options in Indonesia.”

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This milestone marked a pivotal moment for the country’s financial inclusion efforts. Investree faced tight liquidity issues at the same time despite securing a US$231 million Series D funding round in October 2022, led by Qatars JTA International Holdings.

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FICO

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I am excited to announce that our 2022 FICO Decisions Awards are now open! Nominations are due December 3, 2021 , and winners will be announced on January 28, 2022. Financial Inclusion. in May 2022. For more information and to enter a nomination, visit www.fico.com/decisionsawards. Debt Management.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 22, 2025

By partnering with financial institutions and research institutes, the new Financial Data Service aims to deliver insights providing access to detailed evidence about financial behaviours, economic resilience, and regional economic activity.

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FICO

MAY 23, 2022

Círculo de Crédito , the fastest-growing credit bureau in Mexico, has used unique credit risk scores from FICO to boost financial inclusion in Mexico and help an additional 20 million citizens access credit. For its achievements, Círculo de Crédito won a 2022 FICO® Decisions Award for Decision Management Innovation.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Grappling with digital and financial inclusion According to the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), only one in five (20 per cent) of Timorese adults claim ownership of a current account, while only one in ten possess any kind of payment card. In fact, some key work has already begun.

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Finovate

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“We’re proud to support Kuady in its mission to enhance financial inclusion and transform how people manage their money,” Mambu Chief Revenue Officer Mark Geneste said. In addition to its partnership with Kuady, the Berlin, Germany-based firm this month teamed up with INDEXO Bank.

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Fintech News

JULY 3, 2024

In Q4 2022, Moca by Grab ranked as the sixth most used digital financial platform in Vietnam with an 8% penetration rate, results from a survey of more than 1,500 consumers reveal. million) on digital transformation by the end of 2022. However, these figures represent declines of 6 and 9 points from Q4 2022.

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