India: Digital Lenders Struggle to Cope With Slowdown Induced by Virus
Digital lenders are seeking guidelines for full digitization and allowing eKYC and eSign mandates.
The BBVA Microfinance Foundation Pandemic Work Engages the Interest of Spain's Queen Letizia
Queen Letizia joined the Foundation on a videoconference to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting Latin American micro-enterprises and to learn about the measures put in place in the five countries BBVAMF operates.
Pakistan: Jazzcash Taps Mastercard for Digital Payments
In a statement, JazzCash owner Veon, said in addition to an opportunity to widen access to digital payments, the partnership would improve financial inclusion during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IFC, Proparco Join Efforts to Maximize Development Impact and Accelerate COVID-19 Recovery
The joint collaboration aims to create markets, mobilize private sector investment, and support economic recovery in developing countries in the wake of the COVID-19 global crisis.
World Bank Warns of Sharp Fall in Remittances
The World Bank projected global remittances to plunge almost 20 percent in 2020 due to issues related to the COVID-19.
Bangladesh: Expatriates Opt for bKash to Send Remittance Safely Amid COVID-19 Crisis
In this worldwide 'lockdown' situation enforced for preventing COVID-19, expatriate Bangladeshis are relying on online-to-wallet money transfer service to send remittance to their loved ones back home.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Encourages Shift to E-payments Amid Quarantine
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno championed the use of e-payments amid the Luzon-wide, enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to minimize face-to-face transactions and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Toronto Centre Panel Examines COVID-19: Supervising the New Normal
Using stablecoins to facilitate financial stability and inclusion in unprecedented times.
Covid-19 Relief: HDFC Bank Releases FAQ on Deferred EMIs and its Impact
As the Reserve Bank of India announced relief measures for the common man to deal with coronavirus, several banks have come out with their explanations on what will the impact on the EMIs for the customers if they opt for deferring the EMIs by three months. Here is an FAQ by HDFC Bank, explaining how the stipulation by RBI will impact its customers.
Lockdown, Microfinance Institutions Apprehensive for Growth, likely to Shelve Expansion Plans
KOLKATA: The microfinance institutions (MFIs), which are currently feeling the pinch of the coronavirus pandemic with their operations being suspended during the nationwide lockdown, are concerned about the near- term growth of the industry, officials said on Monday.