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Financial Inclusion Posting Underserved 
Fintech Finance
MARCH 7, 2025
With women at the heart of this mission, the Bank ensures that women are central to driving financial inclusion across the nation. The Bank announced that it now works with over 100,000, women business correspondents, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
With a network stretching across urban and rural areas, we can reach more people than ever, providing constant cash availability and valuable digital solutions, such as the Mukuru Wallet, to the underserved communities.
The Fintech Times
MARCH 18, 2025
This collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities needed to navigate the complexities of issuing cards unlocking new opportunities for financial inclusion and digital transformation.
Fintech Finance
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
This strategic expansion aims to boost financial inclusion by providing efficient, affordable cross-border payment solutions to one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions. High remittance fees have historically hindered financial inclusion in the region. to send USD 200.
The Fintech Times
MARCH 28, 2025
Payments giant Mastercard is joining forces with Ethio Telecom , a telecommunications service provider in Ethiopia, in a move to enhance financial inclusion and wealth creation in East Africa. Mastercard also provides advanced analytics, anti-fraud systems, and digital identity verification to ensure secure payment solutions.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Despite their crucial role in economic growth and job creation, nearly half of all MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific are either unserved or underserved by financial institutions. The post ADB, Mastercard to Bridge US$2.5 said ADB’s Vice-President for Market Solutions Bhargav Dasgupta.
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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.
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! .
The Fintech Times
APRIL 9, 2024
As BaaS evolves, it is helping fintech innovation reach new markets and underserved communities; which has the potential to greatly improve financial inclusion across the globe. BaaS means these businesses can focus on what makes them unique and inclusive.”
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.
Fintech News
JANUARY 12, 2025
Financial inclusion opportunities for Southeast Asia’s fintechs The report, released in December, explores the driving factors and key trends in Southeast Asias fintech market, highlighting Southeast Asias robust fundamentals which have been propelled the fintech sectors rapid growth. billion underbanked adults.
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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.
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. Diverse Functionality: Users can immediately utilize the received funds across various app features, promoting a cashless economy and fostering greater financial inclusivity.
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.
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.
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. The initiative aimed to promote financial inclusion by encouraging collaboration between fintech companies and financial institutions.
The Fintech Times
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Cross-border payment hub, Tranglo , has expanded its footprint in Africa, now supporting payouts in Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, and Zambia as it continues to aim to boost financial inclusion by providing efficient, affordable cross-border payment solutions to the region. per cent in 2024.
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. By leveraging its innovative data-driven credit scoring and payment solutions, Leja aims to drive revenue growth while advancing financial inclusion.
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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].
The Fintech Times
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Having originally launched in Mexico in February 2024, inDrive Money improves financial inclusion for gig economy workers. This is particularly impactful as freelancers have traditionally been underserved in Latin America, and Colombia is no different. This will depend on their activity on the inDrive app.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 9, 2024
These services aim to support businesses of all sizes, particularly small and micro-sized enterprises (SMEs), in their digital transformation and financial inclusion efforts. Ant International also provides credit and lending solutions to underserved SMEs through its Embedded Finance unit, using AI and blockchain technologies.
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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.
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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).
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
At Yuze, financial inclusion is at the core of everything we do. We believe that businesses and freelancers deserve more from their financial technology. Supported by government initiatives such as Digital India and increasing investments, the Indian market provides fertile ground for Yuze to foster financial inclusion.
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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. appeared first on Fintech Singapore.
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Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
India Post Payments Bank is leveraging Financial Software and Systems (FSS) to bring a wide range of affordable, quality banking and payment services to financially underserved customer segments – especially rural households, small and medium enterprises and women.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 20, 2025
Ultimately, the AFC argued the new act could hinder financial inclusion as it would impose unnecessary burdens on responsible financial institutions and consequently make custodial accounts prohibitively expensive to offer. Underserved consumers relying on these services would be the ones feeling this impact the most.
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The Fintech Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The teams are developing applications, products, and protocols that focus on consumer fintech solutions, OpenFI, financial inclusion, and DeFi. Consequently, this will provide a scalable and efficient solution for underserved businesses in the region. The selected teams were chosen from applications across the region.
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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.
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.
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.
FICO
MAY 7, 2018
The FICO team was excited to lead the Financial Inclusion track that focused on how to responsibly expand credit access to previously unscorable consumers. A key point that the experts underscored during the Financial Inclusion sessions at LendIt was that expanding financial inclusion is a win-win proposition.
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.
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 18, 2024
It also reduces costs through resource sharing, enhances system resilience, and supports economic inclusion by expanding access to financial services for underserved groups. The post The Evolution of Open Finance Through the Lens of CBI appeared first on The Fintech Times.
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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.
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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. With a GDP exceeding $500billion and a diverse, fast-growing population, the UAE is a pivotal market to advance financial inclusion and transform lives.”
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 13, 2025
By combining ABHIs technology with Al Ansari Financial Services deep market expertise, we are committed to driving financial inclusion and helping underserved communities gain more flexibility and convenience in managing their financial needs.
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 post Félix Pago Extends Remittances Reach in Central America With Mastercard Partnership appeared first on The Fintech Times.
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The Fintech Times
JUNE 23, 2024
With the support of local regulators, Pyypl can also provide access to prepaid Visa cards in other markets, fast-tracking financial inclusion across the MEA region. The post Pyypl Secures Visa Principal Licence to Enhance Financial Inclusion in MEA appeared first on The Fintech Times.
Fintech Finance
JUNE 24, 2024
The partnership with Visa is a testament to Pyypl’s mission to democratise access to financial services, its innovative business model and the large market opportunity – as well as highlighting Visa’s trust in Pyypl to accelerate financial inclusion.
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. However, Senegal remains a developing economy with significant challenges in financial inclusion , particularly in rural areas.
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Fintech News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Nikhilesh Goel Nikhilesh Goel, Co-founder and Group CEO of Validus said, “By leveraging Batumbu’s unique position as the largest and only profitable digital SME financing platform in the country, we are committed to unlocking new opportunities for businesses, driving economic growth, and enhancing financial inclusion.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 27, 2025
Mastercard, in collaboration with Money Fellows and Banque Misr, has launched a prepaid card in Egypt, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and accessibility. per cent of Egyptians who are formally included in the financial system, offering features like online purchases, ATM transactions and exclusive discounts.
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Fintech News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The aim is to enhance financial access for underserved retail customers and small businesses. The consortium, which holds over 20 financial service licenses across five Asian markets, aims to create an AI-driven virtual bank that empowers underserved communities through advanced technology.
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