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Four New SCBF Members

The Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF) is very excited to announce 1to4 Foundation, Clarmondial, iGravity, and Seedstars to the SCBF family.

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Fintech Will Lead the Charge in the Post-COVID-19 Recovery

Fintech companies will remain profitable and offer SME’s better opportunities to grow following the economic downturn, says new report.

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Rapid Innovation: How Fintechs are Adapting Under COVID-19

New survey data co-funded by SCBF shows how inclusive fintechs are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Remittances in the Time of Pandemic

Remittance inflow to South Asian countries indeed fell during the peak of the global pandemic. 

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Buusaa Gonofaa Microfinance, Muktinath Bikas Bank and RENACA-Bénin Announced as Finalists for European Microfinance Award 2020 on Encouraging Effective & Inclusive Savings

These three organizations each offer savings products & services that are demand-driven, encourage usage based on a genuine understanding of clients’ needs and behavior, reach under-served populations who need these services the most, and ensure that the savings are accessible, affordable and useful.

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Banking Sector Deposits NPR 280 Million in COVID-19 Fund After Central Bank Directive

As per revised unified directives, banks and financial institutions can also contribute the fund to protect and treat their employees.

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VisionFund International Welcomes New Board Member

VisionFund International is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Weibling to its board of directors effective 1 October 2020.

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How Middle Eastern Merchants Can Keep Up With Pandemic-Driven Privacy, Payment Shifts

The region’s financial institutions and merchants have needed to work swiftly to support unprecedented levels of digital payments.

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Knowledge Officer Partners With GIZ to Launch Fintech Academy in Egypt

The initiative aligns with the Knowledge Officer’s mission to empower the fintech ecosystem with education.

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Launch of the AFI Europe Representative Office Co-Hosted With the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The 90-minute launch event will take place on 5 October and will be featured live on several platforms, including AFI’s social media channels.