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IFC Invests in Sekura to Improve Access to Insurance in Mexico
The co-investment represents IFC's first investment in the insurance brokerage sector and reflects IFC's interest in increasing insurance penetration for Mexican companies alongside a leading player in the market.
Brazil: Nubank Partners With SoftBank-Backed Lending Fintech Creditas
Creditas’ products and services will be available on Nubank’s app in Brazil by the end of this year.
Agricultural Bank of Egypt Launches New Facilities Through ‘Bab Rizq’ Program
The step is part of the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) initiative to promote financial inclusion for farmers, on the occasion of Egyptian Farmer’s Day.
ADB and BlueOrchard Sign $50M Risk-Sharing Agreement to Expand Microfinance
Under the program, the company's flagship fund, the BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund, will invest in selected microfinance institutions and banks.
Advans Group Selects Tagit to Digitize Customer Experience in Microfinance
With this partnership, Advans will accelerate its impact and reach out to more clients in its markets through its ability to provide client-centric digital financial services to its clients sustainably and responsibly.
The Center for Financial Education and Capability is Launching its BBVA EduFin Research Grants 2021
The 2021 EduFin Research Grants marks the annual competition that will dedicate a total of EUR 50,000 to support research projects.
Western Union Launches Digital Money Transfer Services with Cebuana Lhuillier in the Philippines
Expanded collaboration will offer outbound and inbound money transfer services through Cebuana Lhuillier mobile app.
CGAP Launches Call for Expressions of Interest for Financial Services for Digital Platform Workers in Emerging Markets
CGAP aims to support up to five digital platforms, financial service providers and/or fintech companies in developing innovative financial services for platform workers in emerging markets, who are typically underserved and/or have low incomes, particularly women workers.
Three Actions to Expand Women’s Financial Inclusion in the Midst of COVID-19
International Women's Forum member Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO of Women’s World Banking, shares three key points for expanding women’s financial inclusion in response to the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
Outlook for Non-Banks and Housing Financiers Shifts to "Improving" From "Stable"
The credit rating agency opined that adequate system liquidity, along with sufficient capital buffers, provides enough cushion to navigate the challenges from a subdued operating environment.