Bangladesh: COVID-19 and the Coming Microinsurance Revolution
COVID-19 has brought to the forefront the potential for microinsurance in the Bangladesh market, where over 30 percent live below the national poverty line and insurance penetration is extremely low.
Pakistan: FINCA Staff Donates PKR 2M to PM’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
The donation was a part of a local initiative in which FINCA employees contributed a day’s worth of salary towards COVID-19 relief in appreciation of the country’s need in this time of crisis.
Zimbabwe: COVID-19 - Zimbabwe's Smallholder Farmers Step Into the Food Supply Gap
Smallholder farmers have long been feeding this Southern African nation by producing the bulk of the country's maize staple, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Coronavirus: How Cash-Mad Philippines Learned to Love Digital Money Thanks to COVID-19
Online payments have been slow to take off in the Philippines, where cash has long been king.
Singapore Offers More Grants to Help Fintech Firms Ride out Pandemic
The SG$6 million ($3.44 million) grant can be used by local fintech companies to cover their daily working capital expenses and finance new product development work with financial institutions.
COVID-19 to Impact Demand Growth of Mobile Payment Market | Key Players: WeChat Pay, Alipay, PayPal
A new report on Mobile Payment Market has been published by Acquire Market Research providing a thorough analysis of the industry trends, market opportunities, growth drivers essential for market leaders.
Mastercard, Tech Firms to Build NFC Network in Europe
Mastercard is partnering with NXP Semiconductors and consumer electronics company Xiaomi to develop a contactless payment feature for NXP's mobile wallet.
DBP Eyes More Tie-Ups With Financial Firms to Push for Financial Inclusion
STATE-run Development Bank of the Philippines will forge ahead with its financial inclusion initiatives this year by tapping financial technology companies, non-bank financial institutions, as well as rural banks.
Eko India Offers Banking Services to Migrants in Telangana
Eko's network of over 200,000 entrepreneurs, retailers, and individuals, across 200 cities in India has been instrumental in bringing about this ease to the lives of migrants.
Unistream Remittances in Armenia Can Be Received Online
If you want to make a transfer to Armenia, there is no need to leave the house — you can use Unibank Mobile application.