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Egypt-Based Fintech MNT-Halan Acquires Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank
Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank Limited, the target of the acquisition, represents the Pakistani branch of the renowned Advans Group, a leading international microfinance group with operations spanning nine developing countries.
EOS Group, IFC Partner to Resolve Non-Performing Loans, Boost Lending in Poland
The EUR 275-million platform in Poland will help financial institutions resolve their non-performing loans, allowing individuals and businesses to restore their creditworthiness, and bolstering the country's banking sector.
Palmpay Drives Financial Inclusion With Cost-Saving Benefits for Users
Africa-focused fintech platform PalmPay has unveiled two cost-saving financial products in its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities allowing users of the app to enjoy unlimited free transfers to all banks in the country.
The BBVAMF Fosters Support for Vulnerable Women During the United Nations CSW 68
Latin American ministers and experts on women and development have shared solutions to speed up gender equality in an event organized by the BBVA Microfinance Foundation.
EMA2024: Financial Inclusion for Refugees & Forcibly Displaced People - Applications Now Open for EUR 100,000 Prize!
The European Microfinance Platform is inviting applications from organizations active in financial inclusion that help forcibly displaced people build resilience, restore livelihoods, and live with dignity in host communities.
South Africa's Sava and Mastercard Partner to Support Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises
Through the partnership, the two entities will provide small businesses in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt with an online platform, powered by SAVA’s Payment Transaction System, that includes digital bank accounts and accounting integration tools.
New Secured Transactions Registry to Help Expand Financing for Small Businesses in Sri Lanka
The newly established Secured Transactions Registry aims to facilitate the use of moveable assets as collateral for loans while ensuring financial stability and fostering economic growth in Sri Lanka.
Visa & Western Union Collaborate for Cross-Border Transfers
Visa will deliver this new capability to Western Union using its Visa Direct solution, which will be eligible in 40 countries across five regions.
EU and IFAD Launch New Initiative to Strengthen Financial Inclusion by Boosting Digital Remittances in Central Asia
This week IFAD launched the Platform for Remittances, Investment and Migrants’ Entrepreneurship (PRIME) Central Asia Initiative in Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.