On November 16, IDB Lab will bring together experts on the state of financial inclusion in a scenario strongly marked by the disruptions caused by the health emergency.

A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks

hoolah, a two-year-old Fintech startup offering Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment solutions, confirmed that it is moving forward with its plans to expand into Asian markets.

Fintechs that adequately handle this increasing regulatory oversight will demonstrate their maturity.

Remittance flows to low and middle-income countries are projected to fall by 7 percent, to $508 billion in 2020, followed by a further decline of 7.5 percent, to $470 billion in 2021.

EUR 4.2 million to help sustain micro and small enterprises during difficult environment of COVID-19 crisis.

How the Ethiopian government is tackling the challenge of declining remittances and economic contraction brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on women must be urgently addressed through the provision of digital financial literacy and access.

The pandemic highlights the crucial role of insurance as a safety net when people lose their jobs or are unable to get to work, when bread-winners get sick or die, or when small businesses are forced to shut.

Experimental evidence from Colombia