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The Philippine Statistics Authority Partners With GoTyme to Offer Free Bank Accounts
Under this collaboration, individuals will be able to open bank accounts for free, with a focus on extending financial services to previously underserved or unbanked segments of the population.
Krom Bank Accelerates Financial Inclusion in Indonesia With AWS Cloud
Through the use of AWS cloud services, Krom Bank aims to reach these populations by offering secure and user-friendly digital banking services that empower individuals with better financial management tools.
Philippines Pushes for Digital Wage Payments to Boost Financial Inclusion
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are urging labor and employer sector leaders to transition to digital wage payments, highlighting the benefits of safe and efficient payroll solutions.
Cambodian Banking and Microfinance Associations Implement New Rules to Enhance Consumer Protection
The newly adopted rules are intended to address several critical areas of concern, particularly regarding the use of certain types of land as collateral for loans, the handling of personal identification documents, and the provision of credit to vulnerable households.
Triodos Financial Inclusion Funds Provide Finance to OnePuhunan
Looking at the client base of OnePuhunan, most women entrepreneurs are active in the trading sector, such as sari-sari stores and small grocery stores.
EDOTCO Partners With MDEC and Boost to Drive Malaysia’s Digital Economy and Financial Inclusion
These collaborations aim to accelerate Malaysia’s digital economy through next-generation infrastructure and financial inclusion initiatives, marking a significant step forward in the country’s digital transformation journey.
GCash: Becoming the Philippines’ Leading Financial Super App
Following its latest investment, Mynt is now worth an impressive $5 billion, more than doubling its $2 billion valuation from the last funding round in 2021.
Indonesia's OJK Boosts Financial Inclusion in Rural Areas
The Inclusive Financial Ecosystem program has been implemented in 44 rural areas by involving the Regional Financial Access Acceleration Team (TPAKD) and financial service institutions.
IFC and National Bank of Samoa Partner to Expand Financial Inclusion
The National Bank of Samoa (nbs) is developing a suite of new banking products that would benefit women entrepreneurs and improve remittances in Samoa with the support of IFC and the New Zealand Government.
Solomon Islands Meet With UNCDF, New Zealand and the European Union on the Delivery of $15 M for Locally Led Adaptation
The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, which will deploy over USD15 million in climate finance will support the delivery of adaptation projects at the grassroots level and deliver on national commitments to build resilience to the escalating impacts of climate change.