Fintech Will Lead the Charge in the Post-COVID-19 Recovery
Fintech companies will remain profitable and offer SME’s better opportunities to grow following the economic downturn, says new report.
Four New SCBF Members
The Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF) is very excited to announce 1to4 Foundation, Clarmondial, iGravity, and Seedstars to the SCBF family.
Global FinTech Platform Nium Announces Expansion of Remittance Routes for E9pay Customers
E9pay aims to leverage Nium's extensive payments network to boost its B2B remittance offering
IFC Supports Banco Agromercantil, BAM to Expand Financing for SMEs Affected by COVID-19, Helping Economic Recovery in Guatemala
More than 1000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Guatemala will have improved access to finance, as a result of a partnership between IFC and Banco Agromercantil.
Cross-Border, Digital Payments Drive Payment Rail Innovation
dLocal is growing its payment network to include three countries in Central America and the Caribbean, while SafetyPay has collaborated with Latin America’s Rappi.
Women’s World Banking to Host Making Finance Work for Women Virtual Summit
Exploring Covid-19’s impact on women’s economic empowerment and building resilience through equitable and inclusive financial systems.
Huawei Cooperates With Kenya Bankers Association To Expand Financial Inclusion
The Kenya Bankers Association will work with Huawei to spearhead industry-wide education in fintech innovation, digital transformation, and other ICT-related programs.
Why Migrant Workers in Gulf Countries Are Sending Record Amount of Money Home
Overall, remittances to the Asia-Pacific region will drop 12 percent in the second half of 2020 compared with the same period last year, Fitch Ratings says.
Pakistan: Microfinance During COVID
According to Pakistan Microfinance Network, negative effects of the pandemic are obvious since March 2020.
COVID-19: 97 Percent of Small-Scale Farmers in Uganda Register a Decline in Earnings
New research released by Heifer International revealed 97 percent of smallholder farmers in Uganda have seen their income drop since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,