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Honduras Launches CBDC Consultation for Financial Inclusion
Financial inclusion would be a key objective of the consultation on the potential of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) launched by the Central Bank of Honduras.
India Commits $2 M As New Partner in Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility to Boost Digital Financial Inclusion Across Africa
India's contribution to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility affirms its commitment to help break down barriers to the growth and uptake of digital financial solutions and accelerate financial inclusion in Africa.
A Vietnam-Based Startup Gimo Raises $17.1 Million to Bridge Financial Inclusion Gap
The investment will be utilized to fast-track the company's expansion plans and drive innovation across its product portfolio.
ADIB Egypt to Launch Egypt’s First Sharia-Compliant Microfinance Firm
The move comes within the framework of the bank’s plans to achieve financial inclusion and boost the sector of micro-sized enterprises in Egypt.
Accion Microfinance Bank Bags Three Sterling 2023 Awards
These awards are recognitions and testaments of the Bank's commitment to its mission and vision of transforming and empowering lives and businesses in the most sustainable and ethical manner in Nigeria.
FINCA Ventures Finca Ventures Invests in Farmer Livelihoods, Financial Inclusion and Education
FINCA Ventures, the venture arm of the global microfinance institution FINCA, invests in early-stage social enterprises providing essential products and services for low-income people.
Incofin India Progress Fund Invests $4.3 Million in Varashakti Housing Finance
The series A funding comes from Incofin India Progress Fund, a private equity fund launched in 2021. As of June 2023, Varashakti Housing Finance offers home loans, home improvement loans, loans against poverty and small ticket business loans.
De cada 10 personas en la base de la pirámide, cuatro prefieren ahorrar en efectivo
En Perú, de los clientes nuevos de Bancamía, 90% es vulnerable desde el punto de vista de sus ingresos y 40% accedió a un crédito formal.
Symbiotics Investments Closed the First Local Currency Transaction in Pakistan With Kashf Foundation
Symbiotics Investments' loan represents the first-ever local currency loan by any international institution in the microfinance sector of Pakistan.
Exness Expands Its Fintech Scholarships Program to Kenya
Multi-asset broker Exness announces extending its Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya in partnership with the United States International University aiming to support outstanding university students.