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10 Fintech and Regtech Innovators Selected for the 2022 AFI Inclusive Fintech Showcase
Finalists will deliver a technical presentation of their innovations within a global audience of AFI member institutions, fintech experts and relevant stakeholders in virtual sessions across 12-13 April.
Symbiotics to Manage an Impact Private Debt Mandate for Pensioenfonds Detailhandel
The portfolio will invest in small and medium enterprises and through microfinance in themes such as climate and energy, education and healthcare.
UNCDF and the OPEC Fund for International Development Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Sustainable Finance Solutions
A Memorandum of Understanding between the two development organizations signed this week reflects the shared vision of UNCDF and the OPEC Fund to help people to rise out of poverty and achieve sustainable lives.
BBVA Launches Its Global Financial Education Plan With the Aim of Training One Million People by 2025
The plan, which will be implemented in all countries where BBVA is present, has three lines of action in financial education: society, business support and collaboration.
ICD and UBT Launch a Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy Training and Education Program
The Parties recognize the importance FinLit in the development agenda and in its significant contribution to financial inclusion.
The European Microfinance Award Applications Now Open for EUR 100,000 Prize!
The European Microfinance Award (EMA) is a prestigious annual award with EUR 100,000 for the winner and EUR 10,000 for the two runners-up, to promote financial inclusion initiatives and highlight their innovating contribution in a particular area to the development of the sector.
International Women’s Day: Simona Haiduc from Opportunity International Talks About Financial Inclusion of Women in Developing Countries
Opportunity International’s Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships elaborates on the initiatives of the organization that has extended support to organizations aimed at offering financial services and digital tools to millions living in extreme poverty.
KBC Group Launches AI Fintech, DISCAI
DISCAI will initially offer an innovative and high-performance AI-based solution that closely monitors money laundering ("Know Your Transaction" under anti-money laundering regulations).
Deadline to Apply Extended for the 2022 Leadership & Diversity Program for Regulators!
The Leadership & Diversity Program for Regulators is now accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Discover the EMW2021 Conference Report
Delve into the extensive summaries and full recordings of the EMW2021 sessions covering key topics such as climate change and green finance, social performance, digital financial inclusion, access to health care, impact of and response to COVID-19, women's financial inclusion, client protection and more.