The Fintech Times

MAY 9, 2024

Paymentology , the global issuer-processor, has joined forces with Diamond Trust Bank , a tier-one East African commercial bank, in a move hoping to help drive financial inclusion in Kenya through the embedding of financial services, and deployment of Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS).

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Seventeen cities across Colombia will now have access to inDrive Money, a service that offers income-based financing to drivers, as inDrive , the global mobility and urban services platform expands its service into the country. This will depend on their activity on the inDrive app.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Paysend and Mastercard have partnered to launch Paysend Libre in Mexico in a move to drive financial inclusion in a region where the majority of the population is still underbanked or unbanked. Paysend is taking a lead in financial inclusion throughout the LATAM (Latin American) Region with the launch of Paysend Libre in Mexico.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund have forged a new partnership to tackle the pressing financing challenges faced by MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific. The programme will prioritise women-led or -owned MSMEs and those engaged in climate finance. The post ADB, Mastercard to Bridge US$2.5

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Oradian, a fintech firm based in Makati, Manila , has notably improved financial sector access, especially in Southeast Asia. They were key contributors in a panel at the Singapore Fintech Festival , discussing the role of profitable scalability in financial inclusion.

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Finovate

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

” PalmPay wins recognition for financial inclusion Lagos, Nigeria-based fintech platform PalmPay was recognized as the “Most Outstanding Fintech Driving Financial Inclusion” at the 2024 BrandCom Awards held late last month.

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The Payments Association

JULY 24, 2024

The “Redefining Community Finance: Unlocking Pathways to Financial Inclusion” whitepaper by the Payment Association provided crucial insights and recommendations emphasising the need for enhanced innovation and support for the community […] Read more

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Customer penetration for payments, lending, and wealth in Indonesia, Source: Indonesia’s Fintech Industry is Ready to Rise, AC Ventures/BCG Group, March 2023 Featured image credit: edited from unsplash The post Payments Innovation in Indonesia to Drive Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nandan Mer, Chief Executive Officer, Network International, said: “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Ant International to expand their footprint in the Middle East and Africa and contribute to financial inclusion efforts within the region. The ceremony was witnessed by H.E.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 12, 2024

The post Yuno Partners With Nequi to Enhance Financial Inclusion for More Than 20 Million Colombians appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 11, 2024

Fintech Galaxy , the UAE-based open banking and financial innovation company, is joining forces with Yabx , a leader in alternate data-based lending and loan portfolio management for underserved segments of the population, to enhance SME lending.

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Fintech Review

JULY 10, 2024

Decentralised Finance (DeFi) platforms are revolutionising financial services, particularly in emerging markets where traditional banking infrastructure is lacking. These platforms leverage blockchain technology to create open, accessible, and secure financial systems that operate without the need for intermediaries like banks.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This is embedded finance at work, and it’s quietly transforming the way we interact with money – without most of us even realising it. Wait, What’s Embedded Finance? If you’ve never heard of embedded finance , don’t worry. Why Is Embedded Finance Such A Big Deal? You’re probably using it every day.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 3, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

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Fintech News

JULY 1, 2024

Validus Group, a digital SME financing platform based in Singapore, has secured a total of US$17.57 million in debt financing from both Oikocredit and FMO to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. Oikocredit has announced a EUR 2.4 million (US$2.57 said Glant Saputrahadi Tan, Director and CEO, Batumbu.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 15, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Visa is collaborating with the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation to launch the Digital Finance for All (DFA) initiative. Ashley Olson Onyango “Mobile money can play a transformative role in advancing financial inclusion and resilience for the nearly 2 billion people who remain unbanked globally.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 17, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 14, 2024

He called the collaboration with the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival 2024 a pivotal opportunity to drive AI advancements in the financial sector. In his role on the advisory committee, Hasan Fardan Al Fardan actively champions the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in digital finance.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Home Credit, an Indonesian consumer finance company, has secured an investment of US$100 million from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s (MUFG) division in the country, according to a report by Tech in Asia. A particular focus will be on enhancing digital access, with a special emphasis on financing for smartphones and tablets.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Tarabut , the MENA region’s leading, regulated open banking platform, and Geidea , Saudi Arabia’s leading payments solutions provider, have entered a strategic partnership to explore and potentially develop tailored SME financing solutions, subject to regulatory approvals. Today, SMEs represent 1.3

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 29, 2024

TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the country’s largest mobile-only bank, announces today it has secured $25 million in debt financing from a private debt fund managed by Switzerland-based impact investor BlueOrchard Finance Ltd (BlueOrchard). These funds will be dedicated to further expanding TBC UZ’s ecosystem.

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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 Finance

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This strategic expansion aims to boost financial inclusion by providing efficient, affordable cross-border payment solutions to one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions. High remittance fees have historically hindered financial inclusion in the region. to send USD 200.

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Fintech News

MAY 6, 2024

Asia’s financial sector is undergoing an evolution that promises to reshape the foundations of banking. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of Open Finance – a paradigm shift that transcends traditional banking boundaries to usher in an era of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Vietnam Consumer Trends 2024 report, released in October, explores key drivers set to fuel Vietnam’s growth and opportunities, highlighting that digital payment methods are gaining dominance, and helping improve financial inclusion and accessibility. rate in 2023.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

InvoiceMate , a blockchain and AI-powered invoice financing enabler has agreed to support the retail supply chain across the UAE alongside retail technology provider 24SEVEN , as part of a new partnership. “We’re excited to bring InvoiceMate’s game-changing blockchain financing solutions to our retail partners. .

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, the finance function within businesses stands at the forefront of digital transformation in the Asia Pacific (APAC). This shift is not merely about adopting new technologies; it’s about reimagining the role of finance in driving future business success.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The funds will be used to expand financial access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia through Validus’ Indonesian subsidiary, Batumbu. This funding aims to support Indonesian MSMEs by providing them with more accessible financing options, addressing financial barriers, and helping to drive economic growth.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Initiatives like QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard), a national standard for QR code payments launched in 2019, have allowed for standardization, making it easier for businesses and consumers, while collaboration between the government and fintech firms have helped enhance financial inclusion through clear regulations.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

World Economic Forum and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance The Driving Forces Behind Fintech Industry Rise Central to the fintech narrative is the remarkable surge in consumer demand for digital financial services. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Hashgraph Association , a Swiss-based venture capital, and technology company, has committed $1.5million to the Global Center for Sustainable Digital Finance as a founding member, aiming to drive and fund research at the intersection between sustainability and digital finance.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

NOW Money , one of the leading inclusive digital payroll and banking platform for migrant workers, today announced its new strategic partnership with Mastercard , a global technology company in the payments industry. Convenient Digital Payments: Integration of the Mastercard with the NOW Money app allows for seamless financial management.

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Finextra

MARCH 21, 2024

Fintech firms could do more to intentionally target women customers in emerging markets, boosting both their own prospects and financial inclusion, says a report from the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC).

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

ACI Worldwide’s second Real-Time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report leverages data from 40 countries and reveals—for the first time—an empirical link between real-time payments and financial inclusion. Top five countries for financial inclusion uplift (number of newly banked citizens): Pakistan – 63.5

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I hope that today’s call to action acts as a pivotal moment in driving financial inclusion across the sector. There is more we can do to ensure everyone can manage their finances with confidence and independence. This often leaves people feeling isolated from mainstream financial services and increases social exclusion.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has made a substantial equity investment of up to US$23.8 million (THB 844 million) in Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited to boost small business financing in the country with a particular focus on women-owned or led firms.

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