Bill Gates Calls On RBI Governor; Discusses Financial Inclusion, Microfinance
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday met Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das and discussed various issues including financial inclusion, payment systems, microfinance and digital lending among others.
Call for Papers-16th European Microfinance Research Award
This European Microfinance Research Award promotes continuous academic research on microfinance and its impact on combating social and financial exclusion, especially encouraging contributions from young researchers.
Fintech Startup CLOWD9 Partners With Netcetera to Help Combat Global Payments Fraud
CLOWD9 will use its 3-D secure issuer service, designed for frictionless and reliable payment processing, for transaction authentication and Access Control Server.
Regulators Are Urging Fintechs to Boost Financial Inclusion – CCAF
A recent joint study from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at the University of Cambridge and World Bank found that the financial regulators are prioritizing fintech business models to contribute to financial inclusion and boost local economies.
Clear Junction Announces Launch of Escrow Accounts for Fiat and Crypto Trading
The escrow accounts solution is open to Clear Junction clients and is designed for use by crypto exchanges who want to provide their clients with an additional layer of security.
Saving Through bKash to Expedite Financial Inclusion From Rural Backwater
The bKash feature will open up new avenues for people who are lagging behind in terms of financial inclusion and expedite digital transformation.
Yikri Wins European Microfinance Award 2023 for Its Commitment to Addressing the Complex Challenges of Food Security and Nutrition in Burkina Faso
On 16 November 2023, HRH Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg presented the European Microfinance Award 2023 to Yikri, a microfinance institution from Burkina Faso, at a ceremony held at the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Luxembourg.
IFC and Protecta Security Announce Issuance of a $25 M Dollars Subordinated Bond to Increase Access to Insurance in Peru
The financing will help Protecta Security focus on lower-income segments through digital channels and the development of exclusive insurance products for women, a milestone in Peru.
IMF Endorses CBDCs to Bolster Fintech and Financial Inclusion
Speaking at a Singapore event, the Managing Director of IMF Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies to enhance financial inclusion and fintech development.
e-MFP’s Financial Inclusion Compass 2023 Published, Providing a Snapshot for Today and Tomorrow of Concerns, Ideas, Challenges and Opportunities in the Sector
e-MFP is delighted to publish the Financial Inclusion Compass 2023 – the sixth annual survey of financial inclusion stakeholders to better understand perspectives on current trends, future priority areas, challenges, opportunities and beyond.