Mastercard and Razorpay Team up to Advance SMB Digital Payments
The tie-up will enable Indian startups and SMBs to fold technology into their operations and accelerate digitalization while also maintaining business continuity and preparing for alternatives to cash payments.
Mastercard and MTN Form African Mobile Money Partnership
Through a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to MTN MoMo wallets, consumers can now unlock a host of opportunities.
First International Bank Launches a New Digital Wallet Service: FibiPay
The digital wallet allows the Bank's customers to make payments directly from their mobile phone when making a purchase without the need to present a credit card.
IFC Investment to Boost Access to Finance for Farmers, Strengthen Agribusiness in Turkey
This targeted new investment will help address the critical financing needs of Turkey's underserved micro, small, and medium enterprises in the agricultural sector.
Pandemic Gives Extra Momentum to Cashless Drive in Japan
With more people avoiding physical cash amid the COVID-19 pandemic, digital payments are becoming more popular in Japan.
CBE-Hosted Fintech Innovation Sprint Launched to Address COVID-19 Challenges
The initiative comes as part of Egypt’s fintech and innovation strategy that aims to achieve the state’s goals in using technology, as well as promoting innovation and financial inclusion.
Discover the European Microfinance Week 2020 Conference Report
Delve into the extensive summaries plus full recording of the EMW2020 sessions covering key topics such as the impact of & response to COVID-19, effective & inclusive savings, digital finance, climate change, client protection and more.
Brazil-Based Mobile Payments Platform RecargaPay Attracts $70 Million
RecargaPay is a mobile payments platform and wallet for Brazil that is focused on simplifying everyday payments for banked and unbanked consumers in Brazil.
EIB Lends $3M to Microfund for Women (MFW) for Entrepreneurs in Jordan
These loans are intended to support 9,100 people, 90 percent of whom are women, whose livelihoods have been threatened by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indonesia Startup Bags $50M for Lending to Rural Women
Amartha will use the funds from US-based Lendable to encourage women micro entrepreneurs.