Indonesian technology company Grab, one of the biggest names looking to make a mark in the segment, is engaged in expanding financial inclusion by adopting a grassroots strategy.

The results of the very comprehensive B Impact Assessment provide an important benchmark for the company and a path to further improve certain areas and take specific actions in the years to come.

The financing package consists of $130 million from IFC's own-account and a $270 million syndicated loan from a group of 10 banks.

In 2020, savings groups in refugee contexts have had the lowest late repayment rate compared to any of the other clients served by VisionFund Uganda.

The senior director and deputy chief ratings officer at Crisil said the sector's collection efficiency has stalled at 90 to 94 percent over the past few months, compared with the pre-pandemic level of 98 to 99 percent.

Capital from the Kiva Refugee Investment Fund will be invested in partnership with microfinance partners across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

The scheme is designed to support businesses including micro, small and medium enterprises, and large firms to enhance their access to formal loans.

COVID-19 has dramatically increased reliance on real-time and digital payments, leading to a 41 percent surge in real-time payment transactions from 2019 to 2020.

This latest move by Mastercard will help 90 plus MFIs and 300,000 small businesses across Europe and Central Asia sail through the COVID-led financial turmoil.

After two years of research including the latest developments brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, a financial health manual is now available.