Opportunity International and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Keith Krach Announce Trusted Tech Microfinance Initiative
The partnership will transform the lives of microentrepreneurs by empowering them to participate in the digital economy, with innovative paths to earn income, gain confidence in trusted technology, and improve the quality of life for their families and communities.
ABC Fund Lends $3M to Finamiga to Fund 5K Vehicle, Agricultural Loans for Women in Colombia
Finamiga plans to use the wholesale loan to fund 4,000 retail agricultural loans and 1,000 motorcycle loans.
IFC Makes Debt Investment in Microfinance Entity CreditAccess Grameen
The proceeds will be used towards expanding the company’s portfolio to female borrowers for income generation purposes, specifically in the low-income or rural areas of India.
In Conversation With Mary Ellen Iskenderian: Championing Inclusive Finance to Empower Women
In her recently released book, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, provides a comprehensive look at why women’s financial inclusion matters.
Finclusion Raises $20M to Build Out Credit-led Neobank Offering Across Africa
The fintech that uses AI algorithms to provide financial services to African customers via an array of credit-centric products has raised $20 million in debt and equity pre-Series A financing.
CIMB Bank Philippines Collaborates With Zoloz to Strengthen Its Digital Banking Services with Advanced eKYC Solution
Under the terms of the agreement, CIMB Bank Philippines will leverage Zoloz's eKYC solution for frictionless user onboarding and enhanced payment experience, making financial services more accessible and inclusive to Filipinos.
Equifax and Georgia Tech Announce Financial Inclusion Research Partnership
Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation Lab to leverage differentiated data assets 'only Equifax' can provide to drive new studies on access to credit and fintech entrepreneurship.
Financial Systems Development in Mozambique - One More Project Extension From GIZ and EU to AFC
This very important commitment brings the duration of the advisory services provided by AFC to a total of nine years, with a total contract value of EUR 3.4 million.
Symbiotics Opens New Offices in Armenia and India
This new office in Yerevan, Armenia aims to strengthen Symbiotics' long-standing presence in the region and further support its growth.
IFC, LeapFrog Investments and DEG Invest in Vietnam’s HDBank to Help Accelerate Economic Recovery, Expand Lending to Smaller Businesses, and Boost Resiliency of the Banking Sector
Investment will increase access to credit for retail and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with specific focus on women entrepreneurs.