The Universal Standards for Social Performance Management: Manual v2.0
Accelerating Digital Transformation During the Coronavirus Crisis
Due to the restrictive measures introduced by governments in all of Advans' countries of operation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many of the branches have had to reduce or suspend services.
e-MFP Launches Special Edition COVID-19 Financial Inclusion Compass Survey
Originally the 2020 Compass survey was planned to be open over the summer. However, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sector has become apparent, e-MFP decided to take advantage of the methodology, brand, goodwill and expertise developed in the previous two editions to re-purpose this year’s survey.
Singapore: MAS to Host $1.25 Million COVID-19 and Green Finance Challenge
The global fintech challenge aims to offer solutions that can help financial institutions grapple with the existential threats posed by COVID-19 and climate change.
India: Paytm's 'Spend Now, Pay Next Month' Option Available at Local Kirana Stores
Paytm has expanded Paytm Postpaid facility to offline retail outlets and neighborhood kirana shops.
CGAP Launches Global Microfinance Survey to Inform COVID-19 Response
The survey is intended to gather data that MFI management teams, funders and policy makers all need to help these institutions and their low-income clients weather the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis.
Sudan Embraces Digital Payments to Build a More Inclusive Economy
Sudan Joins United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to Drive Financial Inclusion and Transparency
Mastercard Expands Financial Inclusion Initiative
Mastercard says it is expanding its worldwide commitment to financial inclusion by pledging to bring a total of 1 billion people and 50 million micro- and small businesses into the digital economy by 2025.
Moneygram Reports Jump in Mobile Wallet Transfers
International remittance provider MoneyGram flagged a rapid increase in transactions made to mobile wallets during May, as lockdown measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic continued across several countries.
MTN Bolsters Mobile Financial Services Business During COVID-19
MTN today said the spread of Covid-19 epidemic has accelerated the adoption of mobile financial services in Africa.