The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Remittances remain a crucial factor supporting households, small businesses, and local economies across Africa. Tranglo’s seamless payout network enables users to send and receive funds through mobile wallets, bank accounts, and cash pickup locations, also offering greater financial access to underserved populations.

Cross-Border Payments 75

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration Financial Inclusion 75

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For The Fintech Times , she discusses how CBIs recent initiatives are integral in refining financial services to meet the challenges of todays digital economy, focusing on operational flexibility and enhanced security. Fratini Passi, with 30 years of expertise in financial technology, strategically steers CBI’s developments.

Finance 115

Finance IBAN Fraud Prevention Interoperability 115

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of emerging economies. In many regions, they create jobs, drive innovation, and stimulate local economies. Despite their significant contributions to GDP and employment, SMEs in emerging markets remain underserved by traditional banking.

FinTech 105

FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

T hese Singapore digital banks are reshaping the sector by targeting underserved segments, driving innovation, and intensifying competition. GXS Bank , a partnership between Grab and Singtel, focuses on financial inclusivity for underserved groups, such as gig economy workers and young professionals.

Underserved 113

Underserved Regulatory Compliance Innovation Financial Inclusion 113

The Fintech Times

APRIL 28, 2024

Looking to ensure the longevity of the creator economy, Accelerated Payments , the business funding solutions provider, has partnered with inflverse , a global financial management platform for creator agencies. According to Goldman Sachs Research , the creator economy now includes 50 million creators.

Underserved 59

Underserved Economy Payments Addressing 59

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Diverse Functionality: Users can immediately utilize the received funds across various app features, promoting a cashless economy and fostering greater financial inclusivity. We share a mutual commitment to financial inclusion and innovation, and together we will enhance the user experience for millions of Peruvians.”

Financial Inclusion 105

Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Economy Underserved 105

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

This strategic milestone underscores Mastercards commitment to supporting the country’s growing digital economy by providing innovative financial products and services tailored to the market. This strategic expansion reinforces Mastercards dedication to driving a sustainable digital economy that creates lasting benefits across Africa.

Visa 98

Visa Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 98

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Consequently, this will provide a scalable and efficient solution for underserved businesses in the region. IDENTI, Peru IDENTI offers a decentralised digital identity solution tailored for rural economies. Its hybrid approach seeks to reduce fees, speed up transactions, and simplify cross-border trading.

Stablecoins 101

Stablecoins Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Underserved 101

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Designed to serve the needs of micro and small businesses (SMEs) and freelancers, Yuze offers financial solutions that look to support local businesses and fuel growth in Indias economy. “Indias vibrant entrepreneurial landscape and rapidly advancing digital economy make it an ideal market for Yuze, explained Rabih Sfeir , CEO of Yuze.

Micro-Entry 72

Micro-Entry Financial Inclusion Underserved Small Business 72

Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

While Somalia’s financial sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years, a significant portion of the population remains underserved or unbanked. This innovation brings speed and security to daily transactions, empowering businesses and individuals to embrace a cashless economy.

Instant Payments 90

Instant Payments Settlement Payments Central Bank 90

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Gabriel Swanepoel , country manager at Mastercard Southern Africa Gabriel Swanepoel , country manager at Mastercard Southern Africa, commented: “Our collaboration with Paymentology continues to evolve, driven by a shared vision of fostering an accessible digital economy.

Financial Inclusion 80

Financial Inclusion Visa Underserved Processors 80

The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2025

The company’s commitment to financial inclusion is evident in its pledge to connect one billion people to the digital economy by 2025, including 50 million small businesses and 25 million women entrepreneurs. This extensive network positions Ethio Telecom as a major driver of Ethiopia’s digital economy.

Financial Inclusion 69

Financial Inclusion Visa Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 69

The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

We need to make sure that we join up the thinking to avoid leaving cash users behind, and as the report says, risking a two-tier economy. Further innovation in this space could enable whole communities that have previously been excluded to access mainstream products and services, thereby boosting the economy and advancing social mobility.

Financial Inclusion 88

Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Treasury Government 88

Lending Front

MAY 27, 2025

But in todays digital-first economy, one truth is becoming painfully clear: If your bank isnt investing in technology to democratize access to financial products, you may already be falling short of your CRA obligations. Are our products truly reaching LMI and underserved entrepreneurs? And that disparity?

Compliance 52

Compliance Technology Underserved Federal Reserve 52

Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

Financial inclusion is not just about facilitating transactions; it is about providing the infrastructure, rules, and governance that enable individuals and businessesespecially women and underserved communitiesto participate fully in the digital economy.

Financial Inclusion 52

Financial Inclusion Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 52

The Fintech Times

APRIL 22, 2024

Codebase Technologies , a UAE-based fintech platform provider, has launched its ‘Digibanc SME Financing’ platform to address the needs of underserved Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across MENA and APAC. Globally the financing gap for formal MSMEs is an estimated $5.2

Underserved 69

Underserved Finance Technology APACS 69

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

The latest to do so is PayJoy , the financial service provider to the underserved in emerging markets, as it reveals how smartphones are enabling working mothers in Mexico to have financial stability. It’s no surprise that more than half (55 per cent) report that their income has increased because they now have access to a smartphone.

Finance 59

Finance Participant Economy Financial Inclusion 59

Fintech News

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Vietnam: Asias Fastest Growing Digital Economy Source: Unsplash Vietnams banking evolution doesnt exist in isolation; its fueled by the extraordinary pace of the nations digital transformation. This isnt just a story of success; its a wake-up call for an industry that can no longer rely on yesterdays strategies to meet tomorrows demands.

Online and Mobile Banking 104

Online and Mobile Banking On-Demand Economy Transactions 104

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Senegal is one of many countries across the Middle East and Africa trying to diversify its economy and future-proof itself by hosting financial inclusion by employing fintech solutions. Historically, Senegals economy has centred around agriculture, particularly peanuts.

FinTech 59

FinTech Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking Central Bank 59

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Frequently we hear talk about how startups are only catering to wealthier individuals in developed economies, or even the 1% (and sometimes, that’s true). However, there are many startups in the CB Insights database who are targeting underserved populations with healthcare, … Continued.

Underserved 53

Underserved Database Economy Continuity 53

Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

With Oikocredit’s support, Batumbu will be better positioned to offer tailored financing solutions to underserved SMEs across multiple provinces of Indonesia, where banking presence is often thin, driving financial inclusion and fostering entrepreneurship. Together, we aim to create a lasting impact on the Indonesian economy.”

Finance 113

Finance Security Underserved Financial Inclusion 113

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

Armin Moradi, CEO and co-founder of Qashio Armin Moradi , CEO and co-founder of Qashio said: We recognise that the travel and tourism industry is key in the region however the travel companies are underserved with strong technical payment solutions that work in their favour.

SARS 64

SARS Payments Underserved Reconciliation 64

The Fintech Times

APRIL 12, 2025

Through its technology-driven approach, Instapay aims to improve financial access and well-being for underserved communities. Beena Pothen, country manager, Malaysia and Brunei, Mastercard As the global economy evolves, there is an ever-growing demand for more practical, cost-effective digital solutions for cross-border payments.

Cross-Border 63

Cross-Border Visa Technology Cross-Border Payments 63

Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

While Somalia’s financial sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years, a significant portion of the population remains underserved or unbanked. This innovation brings speed and security to daily transactions, empowering businesses and individuals to embrace a cashless economy.

Instant Payments 69

Instant Payments Settlement Payments Central Bank 69

Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

As part of this collaboration, NOW Money customers will be issued a Mastercard payment card, providing them with secure, seamless, and convenient access to their finances and enabling them to reap the benefits of the digital economy.

Visa 98

Visa Financial Inclusion Fraud Detection Financial Literacy 98

Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The region has become a hotbed for embedded finance, thanks to its mobile-first economy and digitally savvy population. As embedded finance becomes more sophisticated, it will likely expand its reach to underserved populations across Asia and beyond, enabling greater economic participation. Financial inclusion will remain a key focus.

Embedded Finance 113

Embedded Finance Finance Payment APIs and Integration BNPL 113

The Fintech Times

MARCH 27, 2025

Today, we process over one billion transactions monthly, with total payment volume exceeding $22billion; enabling businesses and individuals in Nigeria to digitise their operations and thrive in its rapidly evolving economy. Fuelling local economies and boosting national GDP has significant benefits for all. Great question.

FinTech 59

FinTech Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 59

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bengaluru, India, November 12th, 2024, FinanceWire In a landmark move following the 16th BRICS Summit, BackD is set to launch BRICS-backed stablecoins, aiming to redefine financial independence for emerging economies. The BackD Vision BackD envisions a multipolar world where emerging economies achieve financial sovereignty and independence.

Stablecoins 64

Stablecoins Economy Multi-Currency Cross-Border 64

Fintech News

JULY 30, 2024

Launched two years ago, GXS focuses on serving financially underserved groups, including gig economy workers and small businesses, primarily through the Grab app. According to Bloomberg , the bank’s losses expanded to US$152.1 million in 2023, up from US$113.7 million the previous year, as it accelerated its operations.

Underserved 109

Underserved Assessments Small Business Volume 109

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

Unlike traditional banks and financial service providers, which are often constrained by legacy systems and processes, fintechs are often more flexible – enabling them to quickly build solutions that better support underserved communities. Its an industry of collaboration and partnership between fintechs and traditional banks.

Service Provider 59

Service Provider FinTech Underserved Innovation 59

Fintech News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Floris de Kort Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes, said, “Opening our Thunes’ Direct Global Network Membership to the banking community perfectly aligns with our mission to make the global economy accessible to all.

Cross-Border Payments 117

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border SWIFT Financial Inclusion 117

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Félix Pago uses blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to power its chat-based platform which makes financial services more accessible for those in historically underserved regions. The person sending the money tells the chatbot on WhatsApp, either in writing or by voice note, how much money they want to send and to whom.

Visa 64

Visa Financial Inclusion Cryptocurrency Cross-Border 64

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

We are honoured to work with HSBC on this pivotal initiative, which will enable Validus to make a larger impact on the Indonesian economy.”.

Financial Inclusion 123

Financial Inclusion Underserved Small Business Finance 123

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Key trends will include the acceleration of cross-border, real-time and instant payments and the rise of cashless economies. billion unbanked individuals globally, enabling participation in the formal economy and accelerating the transition to cashless societies.” billion users by 2025, nearly 60% of the global population.

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border AI Push-to-Card Real Time Payments 88

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Despite its political unrest and economic challenges, Myanmar has shown significant progress in the fintech sector, bringing financial services to underserved populations. Agriculture, however, remains the largest contributor to the economy, accounting for nearly half of the GDP and employing two-thirds of the labour force.

Financial Inclusion 102

Financial Inclusion FinTech Underserved Central Bank 102

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 27, 2025

. “By launching Money Fellows prepaid card, we are supporting Egypts efforts to expand access to secure financial services through tailored solutions, especially for youth and underserved communities.”

Visa 59

Visa Financial Inclusion Underserved ATM 59

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The financial commitment from Mastercard and the Mastercard Impact Fund deposits the money into Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) banks and Low-Income Designated credit unions, which assists women- and minority-owned businesses in underserved communities across the U.S.

Visa 108

Visa Underserved Small Business Credit Union 108