Announcing Women's World Banking's New Program, Women in Inclusive Tech Regulation
Apply to this program delivered by experts from Women’s World Banking, AIR, NYU, and UPenn, focusing on cutting-edge technology and closing the gender gap in financial inclusion.
India: RBI Cautions Micro Lenders, NBFCs Against High, ’Usurious’ Interest Rates
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said it has come across instances of micro lenders and non-bank financiers charging high, 'usurious' interest rates on small-value loans, reminding them to judiciously use their pricing power.
The Rand Goes Digital: South Africa's Push for a Cashless Future
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap that seeks to usher in a cashless era, prioritizing financial inclusion and economic growth.
Apply for AFI Engage Leadership and Mentorship Program by 10 Jun
This one-year program provides personal and professional growth opportunities and enables you to make an impact in the global financial landscape.
Uganda: Online Lenders Harassing Borrowers Risk Closure
Licensed digital/online money lenders, who are diverting from the newly issued digital lending guidelines issued in March by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (Umra), risk having their licenses revoked, the sector regulator has warned.
The Role of Supervision in the Financial Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced Persons
This Note discusses the expansion of access to finance for forcibly displaced persons and the unique challenges it presents for financial regulators and supervisors.
Responsible DPI for Improving Outcomes Beyond Inclusion
Amid the enthusiasm to expand and scale digital public infrastructure (DPI) models to dozens of new markets, this report explores the opportunities for DPI to be built and deployed responsibly for three fundamental elements of financial inclusion: identity (ID), payments, and consent-based data exchanges.
Financial Inclusion and Disruptive Innovation: Regulatory Implications
Artificial Intelligence Meets Regulatory Compliance: AFI and Vodacom Hold Knowledge Exchange Session
AFI and Vodacom held a unique capacity building event which saw them alternate the roles of trainer.
India and Ghana Accelerate Unified Payment Interface Integration for Seamless Cross-Border Payments
By streamlining cross-border payments and reducing reliance on third-party currencies, initiatives like these promote financial inclusion and stability.