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Paystand Launches Paystand.org: Fostering Financial Inclusion Through Blockchain Philanthropy

The initiative specifically addresses pressing challenges faced by emerging economies globally, such as financial inclusion hurdles, high inflation rates, limited banking access, exorbitant service fees, among others.

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Near East Foundation Launches Siraj Financial Services to Expand Micro and Small Enterprise Financing in Northern Syria

The incorporation of SFS signifies a major milestone in supplying unmet demand for micro and small enterprise financing in Northern Syria and provides a huge opportunity for attracting non-traditional partners and funders.

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India Tops Global Remittances at $125 Billion in 2023: A Comprehensive Insight

The $125 billion influx signifies the unwavering commitment and support of the Indian diaspora to their families and communities.

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Symbiotics Investments – Arranged Repack Enables Amundi Asset Management to Invest in BBVA Colombia’s Blue Bond

The issuance of the blue bond gives BBVA Colombia a fresh source of funding to grow their investments in water and marine-related projects

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Zain Bahrain Launches New Fintech Company, Bede App

Bede is an innovative Shariah-compliant fintech mobile app offering a seamless and convenient consumer microfinance service in just a few taps.

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Mahindra Finance & IBM Collaborate to Drive Financial Inclusion With Super App

This app will enable consumers from both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas to have continuous digital access to avail and manage products & solutions in a secure, streamlined, and simple manner.

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New ITU Cyber Resilience Toolkit Builds Trust in Digital Finance

The toolkit is a product of the ITU Security Lab for Digital Financial Services. By working with the lab, regulators in emerging economies can ensure secure infrastructure and applications to expand financial inclusion.

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WOCCU ‘Hub C’ Initiative Allows Credit Unions to Test Digital Innovations

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) yesterday launched a new initiative that allows credit unions in emerging markets to test innovative digital products and solutions that could benefit members and attract new customers.

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Crendly’s Character-Based AI Revolutionizes Access to Finance in Nigeria

The AI-driven nature of Crendly’s API will extend new capabilities to financial institutions by adapting and growing with new data to allow them transcend traditional boundaries in credit provision.

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Blockchain Firm Jia Records $2M in Microfinance Originations in the Philippines, Kenya

Blockchain plays a pivotal role in the success of this microfinancing model, from transparency, security, and efficiency to serving as a strategic tool in capital markets and global financial inclusion.