The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

To make sure more people have access to these services, the government of Papua New Guinea has been putting a focus on financial inclusion. It was established to act as the industry’s apex organisation for coordinating, advocating and monitoring all financial inclusion activities in the country.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Cambodia is leveraging fintech innovations and strategic reforms to boost economic growth, financial inclusion and international partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in the Southeast Asian digital economy. Cambodia, a Southeast Asian nation with a complex history, has undergone significant transformation.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

The figure represents a 10% increase from US$286 billion GTV in 2022, the data show. This infrastructure, which was launched in 2019, has considerably helped boost digital payment usage, with Doku reporting a fourfold increase in e-money transactions on its platform in 2022, compared with 2021. year-over-year (YoY), reaching 10.3

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FICO

JULY 15, 2022

Financial Inclusion Using Analytics. Mon, 02/21/2022 - 07:59. Fri, 07/15/2022 - 08:15. Plus, it means going beyond the FICO® Scores based on traditional data, so we've also developed scores utilizing new alternative data sources that are specifically designed for financial inclusion. Saxon Shirley.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 15, 2024

The partnership will focus on promoting financial inclusion and enhancing security measures not only in the Philippines but throughout the region. It will look to redefine the user onboarding experience and strengthen security measures, in response to significant fraud-related financial losses among Filipinos. .

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

Pakistan has debuted a government-run instant digital payment system to help with financial inclusion and government revenue, Reuters reports. The new system is called "Raast," or "direct way," and will be rolled out in three phases culminating in early 2022, according to the news outlet.

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Faster Payments Council

MARCH 30, 2022

This in-person event will take place on March 3-4, 2022 at the Loews New Orleans Hotel. Attend this session to hear a discussion on financial inclusion, authentication, and consumer protections. indoor mask mandate is also in effect. This panel will cover lessons learned from other countries regarding the end-user experience.

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FICO

JANUARY 28, 2022

2022 FICO Decisions Award Winners - Decisions That Matter. I am thrilled to announce the winners of the 2022 FICO® Decisions Awards. . Boosting financial inclusion also featured strongly this year, with organizations delivering life-changing access to credit for millions of people. 2022 FICO Decisions Award Winners.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 4, 2024

Ahmed Samir, Regional Managing Director for Merchant Services – Egypt, Network International said, “By partnering with Souhoola, we’re not just facilitating seamless digital payments, we are also accelerating financial inclusion. billion in 2022 to 6.1 billion by 2028.

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Faster Payments Council

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This in-person event will take place on September 14-15, 2022 at the Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast in Minneapolis, MN.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2020

of India (NPCI) to advance financial inclusion and introduce financial services to more than five million blue-collar workers in India by 2022, Crowdfund Insider reported. This will not only foster financial inclusion but also inculcate a long-term saving habit among them,” said Bagri in a statement. .

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FICO

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I am excited to announce that our 2022 FICO Decisions Awards are now open! Nominations are due December 3, 2021 , and winners will be announced on January 28, 2022. Financial Inclusion. in May 2022. For more information and to enter a nomination, visit www.fico.com/decisionsawards. Debt Management.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Finfra reported that it has facilitated over US$65 million in credit for underserved Indonesian businesses since its establishment in 2022. This collaboration, supported by our investors, puts us on the path to profitability and strengthens our mission to drive financial inclusion and expand sustainable financing options in Indonesia.”

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Grappling with digital and financial inclusion According to the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), only one in five (20 per cent) of Timorese adults claim ownership of a current account, while only one in ten possess any kind of payment card. In fact, some key work has already begun.

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Fintech News

MAY 28, 2024

The Brazilian digital bank turned a net loss in 2022 into a US$1 billion net profit in 2023, with revenues exceeding US$8 billion. Embrace Financial Inclusion One of the key drivers behind the success of Nubank has been its unwavering commitment to financial inclusion — a major focal area for APAC digital banks as well.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the country experienced catastrophic floods in 2022, alongside significant macroeconomic volatility. Its gross domestic product (GDP) per capita peaked in 2022 at just shy of $1,700, according to the World Bank. In 2022 12 per cent surveyed said they used less cash in the era of digital banking.

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FICO

DECEMBER 20, 2021

However, 2022 should signal a change. After more than a decade of waiting, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will issue long-awaited regulations, in accordance with section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act , that provide consumers with a right of access to their financial information. Open Banking Begins to Take Off in the U.S.

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FICO

MAY 18, 2022

On our fourth and final day at FICO World 2022 last week, 24 of our customers took to the main stage to receive recognition as winners in our FICO Decisions Awards. The stories of the 2022 and 2021 FICO Decisions Awards Winners. Financial Inclusion. Winners take the stage. AI, Machine Learning & Optimization.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As Singapore marks the 6th anniversary of introducing the world’s first Unified Payment QR Code in September 2018, Amazon has launched its Pay It Forward report alongside a comprehensive campaign aimed at promoting digital payment inclusivity across all demographics.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

FICO has announced its panel of independent judges for the 2022 FICO® Decisions Awards , which honor businesses achieving outstanding results using analytics and decision management technology to grow their business, manage risk and reduce costs. 2022 Judges (Left to Right): Sidhartha Dash, Paul Deall, Senthil Erulappan, Armando Junior.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Accelerating financial inclusion Though demonetisation was abrupt, it accelerated digitalisation in India, with a significant impact on financial inclusion. Digital payment transactions have also surged, growing by 76 per cent in volume and 91 per cent in value by 2022. billion transactions.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The strategy, which runs from 2022-2026, is part of a larger effort to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the country. In 2022, Tajikistan launched a National Financial Inclusion Strategy to facilitate access to financial services for individuals and small businesses.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Shenzhen’s banking and insurance authority has committed to expanding financial accessibility for small businesses in the municipality.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Despite these advancements, challenges such as financial inclusion remain. The non-banking financial sector, particularly the microfinance sector, remains underdeveloped, having been significantly impacted by the currency devaluations of 2015. per cent holding a credit card.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This latest agreement brings HSBC’s total commitment to Funding Societies to over US$100 million since their partnership began in 2022. This enables us to further explore scalable debt financing for growth and profitability, and bolster financial inclusion for the underbanked and underserved SMEs in the region.”

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In the United States alone, the number of mobile wallet users grew from 64 million in 2019 to over 100 million by 2022. billion in 2022, up from $7.5 Serving the Needs of the Underbanked The pandemic exposed significant gaps in financial inclusion, particularly for underbanked populations. billion in 2019.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The report, released on October 29, provides an updated analysis on Singapore’s fintech landscape, examining emerging trends and the sector’s evolution since 2022. Sustainable payment solutions and financial inclusion, as well as talent acquisition and retention, follow suit, identified by a combined 14% as a strategic priority.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Home Blog FICO Top 5 Scores Posts of 2022: Steady FICO Score, BNPL and Alternative Data 2022 marked the first year in over a decade the average FICO Score did not increase, while the industry’s attention remained on topics such as alternative data and BNPL.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 12, 2024

Remittances are a key economic driver in Sub-Saharan Africa with a reported $53 billion flowing into the region in 2022. billion worth of foreign currency inflows in 2022. In Kenya, the Central Bank of Kenya reported $5.77

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 12, 2024

Remittances remain a key economic driver in Sub-Saharan Africa with a reported $53billion flowing into the region in 2022. billion worth of foreign currency inflows in 2022. In Kenya, the Central Bank of Kenya reported $5.77

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services. A key factor in Argentina’s digital wallet growth is financial inclusion.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ‘ Nepal Financial Inclusion Report 2023 ’ by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) , outlines some key fintech achievements in Nepal: Mobile banking users grew at an impressive CAGR of over 58 per cent, reaching 18.31 billion ($570million) in 2022 to Rs 20.77 billion ($570million) in 2022 to Rs 20.77

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FICO

AUGUST 8, 2022

Thu, 08/04/2022 - 10:01. Mon, 08/08/2022 - 15:10. Nominations are due October 28, 2022 , and winners will be announced on January 26, 2023. Financial Inclusion. Meet The 2022 FICO Decisions Awards Winners! FICO World 2022: Digital Transformation Success Stories. 2023 FICO Decisions Awards Now Open.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It addresses the potential of De-Fi to enhance financial inclusion and efficiency, while also discussing the challenges of integrating these systems within existing regulatory frameworks. The technology is particularly appealing for its potential to increase financial inclusion and empower unbanked populations like Sierra Leone.

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Finovate

MAY 1, 2024

The program is designed to showcase underrepresented founders and startups who are creating innovative solutions to combat climate change, promote diversity, and create financial inclusion. There are five categories in the program: environmental, social, governance, BIPOC founded/owned, and female-founded/owned.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

. “The MoU between Visa and EBC, under the auspices of the CBE, is instrumental in leveraging Visa’s global network strength, unlocking the full potential of the Egyptian payment ecosystem, and working closely with EBC to map a path towards financial inclusion through the digitisation of payments in Egypt.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The overall transaction, an accumulative commitment of over $100million, also includes the two annual credit facilities extended to Funding Societies, reaffirms HSBC ’s continued support for MSMEs through the platform since 2022.

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