Finalists for the European Microfinance Award 2021 on ‘Inclusive Finance & Health Care’ Announced
CRECER IFD from Bolivia, Dreamlopments Ltd. from Thailand and Fonkoze from Haiti announced as finalists for the European Microfinance Award 2021.
Logiq’s New App Supports Financial Inclusion in Indonesia
The app will provide access to the company’s e-Wallet, local food delivery, and other mobile ecommerce solutions, as well as its recently announced mobile fintech platform for microlending, driver’s license testing payments, and mental health consultations.
The Philippines Enhances National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
The refreshed six-year-old National Strategy for Financial Inclusion is meant to make it more current and to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and greater digitalization of financial services.
CGAP Appoints New CEO
The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor announced yesterday that Sophie Sirtaine has been selected as its new CEO after an extensive international search process.
Mi Siembra Segura: Parametric Insurance to Protect Vulnerable Rural Communities in Colombia, With UNDP
The UNDP's RRF2 program aims to support rural organizations made up of a vulnerable populations.
DAI Acquires International Asset Management Firm, MicroVest
Acquisition in high-growth ESG/impact investing arena enhances DAI’s ability to spur investment in emerging and frontier economies.
Pakistan: UBL Partners With U Microfinance Bank Limited to Promote Financial Inclusion
A memorandum of understanding was signed to promote financial inclusion and to open up multiple avenues for collaboration, including medium to long-term debt funding, Retail TFC, Islamic microfinance funding, and more.
Digital Banking Spurs Financial Inclusion in Philippines
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said the establishment of a digital banking framework is particularly relevant as billions of people affected by the pandemic are driving a historic and dramatic shift in consumer behavior.
Call for Resources: Savings Groups, Women & COVID-19
These key topics of investigation for the Learning Group are Women’s Voice and Leadership, and Strengthening Savings Group Resilience to Shocks.
Central Banks, Private Sector Urge Digital Currency Collaboration
At AFI’s Policy Leadership Dialogue on 29 September, Governor Rolle said that "access to mobile wallets and digital payments must be as universal as access to cash."