Fiji, India and UN Join Hands to Launch Ambitious Project to Scale Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Framework and Parametric Insurance in Fiji
This initiative refines and expands coverage of the parametric insurance product that was first launched in 2021 and aims to strengthen Fiji’s financial resilience against climate change and natural disasters.
IFC Invests in Shinhan Finance to Support Smaller Businesses in Kazakhstan
The financing will allow Shinhan Finance to continue providing much-needed longer-term loans and enhance the resilience of smaller enterprises, which are critical for economic growth and job creation.
LAPO Microfinance Bank Wins Ninth Consecutive “Microfinance Bank of The Year” Award at BAFI 2023
This award recognizes LAPO’s outstanding contributions to the microfinance sector and its pivotal role in improving the livelihoods of countless individuals and businesses.
Fintech DiiMO Closes A $1.2 Million Investment to Drive Financial Inclusion in Central America
El Salvador’s fintech, DiiMO, is promoting financial inclusion in Central America with a successful Pre-Series A financing round.
Congolese Fintech Startups, Government Form Association to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
The association, known as the Congolese Fintech Network, will seek to enhance access to investment opportunities and promote information sharing in Congo, with a goal to accelerate financial inclusion.
Kenya and Tanzania Launch Project to Boost Financial Inclusion
Kenya and Tanzania on Friday launched a project in partnership with the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations to boost financial inclusion in the two countries.
Nigeria: Access Bank to Boost Financial Inclusion With Offline Platform
The idea was launched in collaboration with RemitPlus, which has been championing offline banking in Nigeria.
Microfinance Provider Sindhuja Microcredit Raises $14.5 Million From GAWA Capital, Oikocredit
The capital will be used in funding expansion to new geographies and existing ones along with new product lines.
U GRO Capital Impact Financing Gets Endorsement From responsAbility
This transaction is the first of its kind for U GRO Capital and is expected to provide a boost to the overall targets it wants to achieve.