IFC Grants Loan to Caja Los Héroes to Promote Financial Inclusion in Chile
This loan aims to strengthen the institution's financial inclusion program, with a specific emphasis on supporting low-income women in Chile.
World Bank Lending $600 Million to Philippines to Support Financial Sector Resiliency
The loan aims to strengthen the financial sector’s stability, integrity, and resilience; expand financial inclusion especially for MSMEs; and help climate and disaster risk finance.
Open Finance Self-Assessment Tool and Development Roadmap
This technical guide introduces the open finance self-assessment tool and development roadmap. It provides practical tools for policymakers to use to decide whether to implement an open finance regime to advance financial inclusion.
Philippines: Community Bank Champions Women’s Empowerment Through Financial Inclusion
Since adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals as part of its sustainability framework in 2010, BDO has reported that 66 percent of its micro, small, and medium enterprises clients for BDONB are women-owned as of 2022.
Tala Establishes a $48.5 Million Loan Channeling Partnership With Maya Bank to Increase Filipinos' Access to Financial Services
Fintech company Tala announced its partnership with Maya Bank, the digital bank leader in the Philippines, marking a significant milestone towards bridging the financial gap for millions of Filipinos.
Orion Innovation Empowers Cebuana Bank's Vision for Financial Inclusion in the Philippines
Orion Innovation is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Philippines-based Cebuana Lhuillier Bank in its transformative journey towards financial inclusion and modernized banking services.
Blockchain Firm Jia Records $2M in Microfinance Originations in the Philippines, Kenya
Blockchain plays a pivotal role in the success of this microfinancing model, from transparency, security, and efficiency to serving as a strategic tool in capital markets and global financial inclusion.
UNSGSA Queen Máxima Visits the Philippines to Support Scaling Up Financial Services for Better Financial Health
The visit from 21-23 May 2024 will focus on advancing key foundational building blocks for financial inclusion—including connectivity, digital identification, and digital payments—as well as enhancing financial health and resilience against economic and climate-related challenges for Filipinos.
Insular Life, Philippines – The Case for Insuring Women for a Better Tomorrow
This case study showcases the business case for women's insurance in the Philippines.
Empowering Small Giants: Inclusive Embedded Finance for Micro-Retailers
This report outlines various business models that incorporate last-mile retailers into digital ordering platforms, offering them convenience, transparency, and a wide range of products.