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IFC to Help Boost Access to Finance for Smaller Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs in Moldova
The IFC funding to Moldova's leading commercial bank and lender will support the bank's on-lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a key pillar of the Moldovan economy.
Fintel Connect and Cheese Partner to Expand Access to Credit for Underserved Americans
Through this partnership, Fintel Connect will provide Cheese with its cutting-edge performance marketing technology to help the company offer affordable credit solutions to underbanked consumers in the United States of America.
BABB Unveils Hybrid Accounts to Promote Financial Inclusion and Tackle Social Inequalities
Through its all-in-one app that provides access to financial services, BABB is harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology to streamline and simplify the process of peer-to-peer transactions across borders.
Britain Seeks to Boost Banking Services From Fintechs
Britain plans to set up a new body over the next two years to encourage more competition in banking services through the use of third-party apps from fintech firms.
The Government of Luxembourg Extends Cooperation Agreement With the Alliance for Financial Inclusion
The Luxembourg Ministry of Finance and the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs have signed the second phase of their agreement with the AFI's European Representative Office to unlock additional support to advance inclusive and sustainable policies and regulations.
JPmorgan and Commonwealth Expand Work on Effect of Emerging Tech on Financially Excluded
Commonwealth and JPMorgan Chase have announced the next phase of their collaboration to address the challenges and opportunities that emerging technologies present for advancing financial inclusion of US workers earning low and moderate incomes.
OMRO Announces a Strategic Partnership With the European Investment Fund
OMRO IFN partners with the European Investment Fund, obtaining a guarantee ceiling to offer up to EUR 50.000 microfinancing, double the ceiling currently provided.
Call for Papers-16th European Microfinance Research Award
This European Microfinance Research Award promotes continuous academic research on microfinance and its impact on combating social and financial exclusion, especially encouraging contributions from young researchers.
Comun Raises $4.5M to Promote Financial Inclusion with Latino-First Approach to Banking
The company plans to use the funds to build a financial hub with expanded solutions and resources for Latino immigrants in the US.
Symbiotics Investments Launches $9 Million Social Bond With Agricover Credit IFN SA in Romania
With the issuance of this bond, Agricover reinforces its long-term commitment to sustainable development in Romania, catering to the financing needs of smallholder farmers.