Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

The report highlights key milestones, insights, and the organizations transition into an independent foundation, further strengthening its ability to drive financial inclusion across the continent.

Financial Inclusion 52

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

Fintech Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

ZORRZ , the pioneering fintech driving financial inclusivity, has announced its strategic partnership with CLOWD9 , a B-Corp certified processing platform, to power its innovative BlueAccess Hybrid Credit Card platform. “We are delighted that ZORRZ has chosen to partner with CLOWD9! .”

Financial Inclusion 111

Financial Inclusion Credit Cards Innovation Underserved 111

The Fintech Times

APRIL 9, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

Financial Inclusion 121

Financial Inclusion Underserved Non-Bank Embedded Finance 121

Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

The regions strong fundamentals, coupled with a growing digital economy, promise continued growth and innovation in the coming years, a new report by Royal Park Partners (RPP), a fintech-focused corporate finance advisory firm, says. billion underbanked adults. million registered users.

FinTech 120

FinTech Financial Inclusion BNPL Cross-Border 120

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To promote financial inclusion and accessibility, TerraPay , a leading global money movement company, has partnered with Yape , the superapp of Peru. The demand for efficient and user-friendly financial solutions is paramount, especially among the unbanked population, which stands at approximately 40% of the adult population in Peru.

Financial Inclusion 105

Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Economy Underserved 105

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The collaboration will create a safe, inclusive financial ecosystem that bridges markets, enabling swift reliable payments across borders and offers financial empowerment tools to millions of Africans and businesses.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Underserved 98

Fintech News

APRIL 3, 2024

The report, titled “Her Fintech Edge: Market Insights for Inclusive Growth”, explores the representation of women within fintech portfolios and the factors influencing, and examines the performance of women customers compared to overall portfolios, considering loyalty, customer lifetime value (CLV), and default rates.

Financial Inclusion 128

Financial Inclusion FinTech Financial Literacy Non-Bank 128

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The rapid adoption of the Leja App over the past year highlights the power of local solutions tailored to underserved markets. Were proud to address the challenges MSMEs face, including limited access to affordable payment options and working capital financing.

Transactions 96

Transactions Process FinTech B2B 96

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This collaboration is designed to enhance the payment experience for merchants and consumers while driving financial inclusion across the region. This approach not only strengthens tpay’s service capabilities but also extends financial access to underserved communities, narrowing the gap in digital financial services across META.

Digital Payments 98

Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Payments Underserved 98

Fintech Finance

MARCH 13, 2025

Consumers attempting to build or improve their credit must wait for their credit report to update, which can delay major financial activities like securing a mortgage. The post Curve and Infact Partner to Bolster Financial Inclusivity Through Real-Time Credit Reporting appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Financial Inclusion 59

Financial Inclusion Underserved API BNPL 59

Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The company is leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance its offerings in areas like dining, ride-hailing, entertainment, healthcare, and finance. Ant International, the groups global arm headquartered in Singapore, has reported significant growth across its four main business pillars: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Embedded Finance.

Cross-Border 113

Cross-Border Embedded Finance Cross-Border Payments AI 113

FICO

OCTOBER 25, 2016

That’s why FICO has announced the FICO Financial Inclusion Initiative , a global effort to increase access to affordable credit for consumers and businesses with limited or no credit history. The post New Ways to Score Risk Can Improve Financial Inclusion appeared first on FICO. For more information: [link].

Financial Inclusion 104

Financial Inclusion Risk Underserved Non-Bank 104

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Seventeen cities across Colombia will now have access to inDrive Money, a service that offers income-based financing to drivers, as inDrive , the global mobility and urban services platform expands its service into the country. This will depend on their activity on the inDrive app.

Financial Inclusion 104

Financial Inclusion Underserved Origination Finance 104

Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has awarded Mashreq Pakistan a restricted license for pilot operations as part of the government’s strategy to unlock Pakistan’s digital potential and provide greater access to financial services to underserved consumer groups.

Visa 88

Visa Underserved Financial Inclusion Economy 88

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The mastermind behind the accelerator programme Base Camp, Outlier Ventures , the Web3 accelerator, has announced that Bando , Berry Investing , Fact Finance , Loula and IDENTI will be taking part in its Latin America (LatAm) edition. Fact Finance, Brazil Fact Finance bridges real-world data to the blockchain.

Stablecoins 101

Stablecoins Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Underserved 101

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.

Underserved 113

Underserved Regulatory Compliance Innovation Financial Inclusion 113

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tarabut , the MENA region’s regulated open banking platform, is joining forces with Geidea , the Saudi-based payments solutions provider, to develop tailored SME financing solutions, subject to regulatory approvals. million businesses in Saudi Arabia, and face a financing gap of over SAR300billion (~$80billion).

Finance 64

Finance Point-of-Sale (POS) Financial Inclusion Underserved 64

The Fintech Times

MAY 9, 2024

Paymentology , the global issuer-processor, has joined forces with Diamond Trust Bank , a tier-one East African commercial bank, in a move hoping to help drive financial inclusion in Kenya through the embedding of financial services, and deployment of Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS).

Financial Inclusion 104

Financial Inclusion Embedded Finance Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank 104

The Payments Association

MARCH 18, 2025

From open banking to open finance and beyond: The future of financial data-sharing March 18 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The evolution of open banking into open finance, examining regional regulatory approaches and adoption trends. Why is it important?

Finance 88

Finance Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank Embedded Finance 88

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. Additionally, 94 per cent of working mothers report that smartphones help them work at home and manage remote work effectively.

Finance 59

Finance Participant Economy Financial Inclusion 59

Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

It means our product strategy consistently aligns with key challenges and opportunities in Africa, addressing issues like financial literacy, seamless and safe transacting, fragmented payment systems, and the high cost of infrastructure upgrades in traditional banking.

Finance 52

Finance Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Acquirers 52

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

Through the introduction of Earned Wage Access and Send Now, Pay Later in the UAE, we aim to address real-world financial challenges, offering tools that empower individuals to take control of their finances. The post UAE Financial Group Expands Its Operations With ABHI appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Embedded Finance 96

Embedded Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved Payroll 96

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. Atome Financial specialises in consumer financing, ADVANCE.AI billion insurtech Matrixport 1.05

FinTech 138

FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Finance 138

Fintech Finance

MAY 14, 2025

LuLu Financial Holdings , a leading global financial services conglomerate, has partnered with Abhi Middle East Limited to enhance financial inclusion and improve access to timely remittance solutions.

Financial Inclusion 75

Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Embedded Finance Underserved 75

Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

Championed by the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS), the initiative marks a major step in modernising Somalia’s payment infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion and enhancing economic stability. The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing.

Instant Payments 90

Instant Payments Settlement Payments Central Bank 90

Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Validus Group, a digital SME financing platform based in Singapore, has secured a total of US$17.57 million in debt financing from both Oikocredit and FMO to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. Oikocredit has announced a EUR 2.4 million (US$2.57 said Glant Saputrahadi Tan, Director and CEO, Batumbu.

Finance 113

Finance Security Underserved Financial Inclusion 113

Fintech Review

JULY 10, 2024

Decentralised Finance (DeFi) platforms are revolutionising financial services, particularly in emerging markets where traditional banking infrastructure is lacking. These platforms leverage blockchain technology to create open, accessible, and secure financial systems that operate without the need for intermediaries like banks.

Finance 97

Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved Blockchain 97

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Additionally, founders and owners may lack the financial tools and expertise needed to manage cash flow effectively, further complicating their growth potential. 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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Visa is collaborating with the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation to launch the Digital Finance for All (DFA) initiative. Together with the GSMA Foundation, we seek to empower those in underserved communities across the world and provide equal access to help build better financial futures for all.”

Financial Inclusion 105

Financial Inclusion Finance Financial Literacy Underserved 105

The Fintech Times

JUNE 11, 2024

Fintech Galaxy , the UAE-based open banking and financial innovation company, is joining forces with Yabx , a leader in alternate data-based lending and loan portfolio management for underserved segments of the population, to enhance SME lending.

Financial Inclusion 85

Financial Inclusion FinTech Assessments Underserved 85

FICO

MAY 7, 2018

I recently had the opportunity to attend LendIt Fintech USA , a leading event discussing financial services innovation. Some of the top thought leaders in banking, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and credit risk came together in San Francisco to discuss the key trends and innovations in our industry.

Financial Inclusion 77

Financial Inclusion Innovation Credit Risk Underserved 77

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Underserved communities and businesses will now be able to benefit from a variety of accessible financial solutions by MNT-Halan. The first offering to launch in the UAE is Halan Advance, a fast, secure, and user-friendly salary financing solution, with additional services from its ecosystem set to follow.

Financial Inclusion 75

Financial Inclusion Underserved FinTech Security 75

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

Through strategic partnerships with innovative players such as Kalabash, KaiOS, Boost, Smile ID, as well as partnerships with financial institutions like Access Bank and Fidelity Bank to enhance cross-border payment solutions, Mastercard has been instrumental in driving financial inclusion and digital transformation in Ghana.

Visa 98

Visa Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 98

Finextra

JUNE 2, 2025

All of a sudden, your personal finance app can pull in your bank data and give you a unified view of your finances, or initiate a payment on your behalf – things that were near impossible in the past without your bank’s direct involvement. Open Finance says: why not? Crucially, Open Banking was just the opening act.

Finance 52

Finance Payment APIs and Integration API Regulations 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. This isn’t just a step forward; it’s a leap into the future of business financing.

Underserved 69

Underserved Finance Technology APACS 69

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 14, 2024

He called the collaboration with the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival 2024 a pivotal opportunity to drive AI advancements in the financial sector. In his role on the advisory committee, Hasan Fardan Al Fardan actively champions the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in digital finance.

AI 106

AI Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved 106

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The funds will be used to expand financial access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia through Validus’ Indonesian subsidiary, Batumbu. This funding aims to support Indonesian MSMEs by providing them with more accessible financing options, addressing financial barriers, and helping to drive economic growth.

Financial Inclusion 123

Financial Inclusion Underserved Small Business Finance 123