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Britain Seeks to Boost Banking Services From Fintechs
Britain plans to set up a new body over the next two years to encourage more competition in banking services through the use of third-party apps from fintech firms.
World Bank Continues to Support Morocco's Financial and Digital Inclusion Reforms
The World Bank approved financing of $450 million for advancing financial and digital inclusion to continue supporting the government in implementing reforms to improve financial inclusion, digital entrepreneurship and more in Morocco.
Financial Inclusion in Egypt Reaches 65 Percent in 2022
The Central Bank of Egypt reports an increase in financial inclusion as total ownership of transactional accounts reach 64.8 percent of the total 65.4 million eligible adult population at the end of 2022.
Peace Microfinance Bank Champions Women’s Empowerment and Education
Through the Training, Advocacy, Research, and Mentorship (TARM) project, Peace Microfinance Bank Ltd. aims to empower female teachers to guide and motivate adolescent girls to pursue their education in Nigeria.
Huawei, bKash Sign MoU to Strengthen Partnership and Improve Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh
Huawei, a leading global technology solutions provider, recently reaffirmed its commitment to bKash, the leader in mobile payments and financial services in Bangladesh, that will plot the way towards financial inclusion.
Symbiotics Investments Issued a $7.5 M Green Loan With AMK Microfinance Institution Plc in Cambodia
Cambodia's AMK Microfinance Institution Plc raises a $7.5 million green loan to broaden its green initiatives by introducing renewable energy sources, implementing energy efficiency projects, and developing eco-friendly and circular economy products.
AFI Calls for In-Country Implementation Projects on Inclusive Green Finance for MSMEs
The Alliance for Financial Inclusion is launching an initiative to support members in conducting research on inclusive green finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
UNCDF Partners With Google to Accelerate the Growth and Resilience of Ethiopia's MSMEs Through Digitalization
Through a strategic partnership, UNCDF and Google aim to digitize micro, small and medium enterprises in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region by providing technical assistance, training, and business advisory support.
The Government of Luxembourg Extends Cooperation Agreement With the Alliance for Financial Inclusion
The Luxembourg Ministry of Finance and the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs have signed the second phase of their agreement with the AFI's European Representative Office to unlock additional support to advance inclusive and sustainable policies and regulations.
Credolab and Provenir Partner to Boost Financial Inclusion With Behavioral Data
A new partnership between credolab and Provenir will enable financial institutions to leverage behavioral data to handle the challenges of credit risk management, fraud detection, and more.