IFC Supports Garanti BBVA Leasing to Boost Financing for Small Businesses in Romania, Accelerate Recovery
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Romania will improve their access to finance with a new investment that aims to support SMEs, including women entrepreneurs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Bank's IFC Invests $10m in FintechOS to Boost Financial Inclusion
The investment is part a previously announced $60 million Series B funding round for FintechOS.
The Cracking the Nut® 2021 Conference Agenda is Set!
Check out the full lineup of plenary, breakout, and networking sessions, featuring leading development practitioners, private sector stakeholders, finance professionals, and more.
Philippines: House Panel OKs Bill Promoting Rural Financial Inclusion
The measure will promote financial inclusion and literacy especially to those living in rural and underdeveloped areas to ensure equitable access to financial technology.
Launch of Global Business Identity Initiative to Boost Financial Inclusion for African SMEs
London Stock Exchange Group(LSEG), Zimbabwe’s NMB Bank Limited, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), Cenfri and Cornerstone unlock access to trade finance and boost economic potential for SMEs.
The Center for Financial Inclusion Invites Submissions for Financial Inclusion Week 2021
Financial Inclusion Week 2021 will be convened under the theme, "Inclusive Finance: Driving Prosperity in an Era of Uncertainty."
IFC and FMO Partner With I&M Bank Ltd. to Support Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Kenya
The loan will help smaller businesses across a range of sectors in Kenya access financing for working capital, expansion, and to weather the effects of COVID-19.
Africa’s Financial Regulators Prioritize de-Risking of Vulnerable Groups
Women, youth and micro, small and medium enterprises in Africa are most at-risk of financial exclusion during COVID-19, say Bank of Tanzania and Alliance for Financial Inclusion.
Fiji: Survey Shows Improvement in Financial Inclusion
A 2020 Financial Services Demand Side Survey Report released by the Reserve Bank revealed that the level of formal financial inclusion among Fijians has increased to 81 percent from 64 percent in 2014.
Microfinance Sector Undergoes Reforms Despite Present Cash Crunch
The new reforms plan and package of proposals with special focus on poor rural women will be presented to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Gender Equality within a month.