FPC Releases Guideline for Financial Institutions on Instant Payments
The US Faster Payments Council has released ‘Operational Considerations for Receiving Instant Payments’, a guideline for financial institutions on instant payments, including RTP and FedNow.
Uncap Launches €30 Million Fund to Drive Early-Stage SME Growth in Africa
This new fund is a significant step forward in Uncap's mission to support high-potential businesses driving economic growth in critical sectors such as agriculture, trade, logistics, climate resilience, and financial inclusion.
AFG Holding SA Aquires Access Microfinance Holding AG
This strategic move supports AccessHolding's mission of financial inclusion, with AFG’s expertise in digital services enriching their offering.
Member Spotlight: Dr. Khetsiwe Dlamini
We caught up with FinEquity member and Triple C Advisory (TCA)'s Executive Director, Dr. Khetsiwe Dlamini, to learn more about her work and how she helped develop an African Women’s Financial and Economic Inclusion (AW-FEI) index.
Intelligent Financial System: How AI Is Transforming Finance
This paper evaluates how the financial sector should prepare for the coming arrival of AI agents and the possibility of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Parabank Launches Credit Offering for People With Disabilities
Parabank, the world’s first digital bank focused on people with disabilities, is now launching credit and prepaid cards with a variety of benefits, including partnerships with rehabilitation clinics, a marketplace with products and services and access to investment services.
On Our Radar: September 2024
An updated take on "What We're Reading". The FinEquity Africa team brings you a curated list of women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment content we've been consuming recently, from podcasts, new initiatives and articles to videos and social posts.