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15th European Microfinance Research Award
Papers exploring the relevance of financial technologies in facilitating access to financial services in Europe will be especially valued.
Fintech Startup Flutterwave Raises $250 Million at Over $3 Billion Valuation
Founded in 2016 in Nigeria, the San Francisco-headquartered, specializes in individual and consumer transfers, one of several fintech firms aiming to facilitate and capitalize on Africa’s booming payments market.
The Luxembourg Inclusive Finance Network (InFiNe.lu) Unifies the Outstanding National Inclusive Finance Ecosystem With an Interactive Online Map
Gathering 36 members, InFiNe.lu brings together key stakeholders from the public, private and civil society sector to leverage the considerable knowledge available in Luxembourg to foster the deployment of inclusive finance worldwide.
Presenting Conclusions From a Study Analyzing the Effects of the COVID-19 Crisis on Microfinance Institutions
Digital technology at the heart of the strategic orientations of microfinance institutions.
BlueMark Raises $3.75 Million to Drive Greater Adoption of Impact Verification and Strengthen Trust in Impact Investing
Funding includes a $2.25 million equity investment from Ford Foundation and Radicle Impact, $1.35 million in recoverable grants from The Rockefeller Foundation and an additional grant from the Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing.
New: Gender-Aware Supervision Toolkit to Assist Financial Supervisors With Integrating Gender Dimensions Into Their Practices
The toolkit, First Step: Integrating Gender into Technology-Enabled Financial Sector Supervision, is intended to help supervisory authorities at all levels of gender-awareness.
Walmart-Backed Fintech Startup Is Acquiring Two Firms and a New Name
The startup, to be called ONE, is helmed by former Goldman executives and aims to build a 'financial services super app'.
Mikhail Miro, CEO of Wallet Factory, Joined Forbes Business Council
Wallet Factory's CEO has joined Forbes Councils to share his expertise in tackling financial inclusion issues by implementing innovative fintech solutions & services.
Mastercard Podcast Shows How Financial Inclusion Is Creating an Equitable Future for All
The podcast features Mastercard experts, business leaders, community champions and entrepreneurs from across the Middle East and Africa and around the globe who are working together to build a more inclusive and sustainable digital economy.
Luxembourg Becomes Ninth Contributor to UNCDF’s Last-Mile Finance Trust Fund (LMF-TF)
Contribution will be used to finance UNCDF’s BRIDGE Facility—the Finance Facility dedicated to the world’s 46 least developed countries (LDCs).