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Finance Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy 
Fintech News
APRIL 3, 2024
The report, titled “Her Fintech Edge: Market Insights for Inclusive Growth”, explores the representation of women within fintech portfolios and the factors influencing, and examines the performance of women customers compared to overall portfolios, considering loyalty, customer lifetime value (CLV), and default rates.
The Fintech Times
JUNE 24, 2024
Financial inclusion is a critical issue, but simply providing access to financial products isn’t enough. True inclusion requires financial literacy, empowering individuals to make informed decisions. AI’s ability to revolutionise money management is undeniable.
FICO
JULY 15, 2021
A core pillar of promoting and sustaining widespread access to credit is ensuring high levels of financial literacy. lags behind many other countries in financial literacy, meaning millions of Americans lack the resources they need to chart a healthier financial future. Financial Literacy for All.
The Fintech Times
APRIL 9, 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.
PYMNTS
JUNE 29, 2020
So, while still in college, Li started building a solution that today is known as Zogo — an early stage startup that’s already attracted roughly 50,000 users who have collectively completed 1 million financial-education modules. Gamifying Financial Education. What’s Next?
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.
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.
The Fintech Times
APRIL 29, 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.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2019
April is Financial Literacy Month , a congressionally-backed effort to educate Americans about healthy financial practices and habits. At first glance, these consumers wouldn’t seem to be struggling financially, which is further proof of income and academic education being no substitute for financial literacy.
Fintech Finance
JULY 2, 2024
Today, Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, is calling for whoever wins the UK General Election to prioritise financial inclusion in the national curriculum, following survey results showing many UK young adults think mastering money terms is harder than learning to speak a new language.
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. Customers can handle payments, transfers, and other financial operations directly from their mobile phones.
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Fintech Finance
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Louise is a pioneer in the card and payments sector, having co-founded global fintech company GoHenry, the prepaid debit card and financial education app with a simple mission to make every kid smart with money.
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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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Fintech Finance
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This achievement highlights the program’s substantial impact on financial inclusion for women across the state. We are dedicated to enhancing financial literacy and access for women across Maharashtra. Among these, 3.57 lakh accounts are linked to the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, with 2.75
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Fintech News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
This first-of-its-kind account in Singapore allows children aged seven to 15 to manage their finances digitally via the OCBC Digital app, under parental supervision. The OCBC MyOwn Account aims to fill this gap by providing a platform where children can manage their finances within boundaries set by their parents.
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The Fintech Times
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Access to finance There are four major commercial banks operating in the country, however, the Bank of South Pacific is by far and away the most dominant in the market. To make sure more people have access to these services, the government of Papua New Guinea has been putting a focus on financial inclusion.
Fintech Review
JULY 24, 2024
This has significantly increased financial inclusion, empowering millions who previously had no access to banking services. In Ghana, MTN Mobile Money has become a vital financial tool. Financial literacy also poses a challenge. This can lead to misuse and mistrust of digital financial services.
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Fintech Finance
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Today, Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.
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.
Fintech News
AUGUST 12, 2024
These trends include ecosystem banking, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and embedded finance, a new report by PwC India and ASSOCHAM says. This collaboration allows financial institutions to access to new customer segments, leading to increased customer acquisitions and improved engagements. billion by then.
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Fintech News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The 2024 Hackcelerator, themed “Improving Financial Health,” aims to foster solutions that help individuals and businesses manage their finances more effectively. The Vitto app improves financial health by helping users manage their personal finance through automated expense tracking, personalised budgeting, and financial insights.
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Fintech Finance
JANUARY 9, 2024
Initiating programs for financial literacy and digital inclusion. The post Visa announces strategic collaboration with TECH5 to Advance Digital Government Ecosystems appeared first on Fintech Finance. Developing a roadmap to expand card acceptance for government disbursements and payment programs across all platforms.
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PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
In September, The Economic Times reported Google is gearing up to develop a website in India , dubbed Bharat Saves, offering consumers information on financial planning. According to a report , Google wants the Bharat Saves website aligned with the government’s financial inclusion scheme, Jan Dhan Yojana.
Fintech News
APRIL 8, 2024
Money20/20, a prominent fintech show, will be holding its first Thai edition in Bangkok this year, coming to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from April 23 to 25, 2024 for a multiple event centered around the future of finance. Virtualization, heralding the future of finance, will take center stage.
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The Fintech Times
JULY 28, 2024
“SteelWave Digital can further bridge the financial accessibility gap by expanding its strategic partnerships with global liquidity providers to enhance capital flows into underserved markets. “In the world of finance, technology should and can serve people. . These technologies need to be modern, not outdated.
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PYMNTS
MARCH 17, 2020
With new mobile app Revolut Junior, global finance platform Revolut wants to get children into the money business, according to a press release. Revolut Junior will be targeted at children from the ages of 7 to 17, and will aim to teach them about finances, saving money and more. The program is supported by Visa.
FICO
JULY 21, 2022
In June, I had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussing credit access and financial education for women small business owners at the National Association of Women Business Owners ( NAWBO ) Advocacy Day events in DC. Your personal credit and financial history matters. Financial Inclusion Using Analytics.
The Fintech Times
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Despite these advancements, challenges such as financial inclusion remain. The growing fintech sector is helping to drive transformation across the financial sector. Among the many fintech companies in Armenia is FinNow, which empowers users to manage their finances and make behaviourally informed financial decisions.
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The Fintech Times
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Back in 2012, Sri Lanka had the highest financial inclusion rate in South Asia with two-thirds of its population having access to formal financial accounts. It has the technical and financial assistance of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.
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Fintech News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
These awards highlight companies and individuals whose fintech initiatives have contributed to advancing financial technology, promoting financial inclusion, and improving service delivery. Walee Financial Services Hakeem is a cutting-edge digital financing app designed to facilitate seamless B2C financing in Pakistan.
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Fintech News
JUNE 18, 2024
UOB also promotes financial literacy and inclusion through its UOB Heartbeat programme, which focuses on financial education, skills training, and entrepreneurship support to aid economic and social development in the region. These services promote financial inclusion and support economic growth in the region.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
According to a report by The Economic Times , Google wants the Bharat Saves website aligned with the government’s financial inclusion scheme, Jan Dhan Yojana. A senior finance ministry official told Economic Times off the record that Google is currently talking to the Indian government, and its proposal is being looked at.
Fintech Finance
DECEMBER 14, 2023
NymCard , a leading embedded finance services provider, today announced a strategic partnership with CWallet , an award-winning fintech startup with Payment Service Provider (PSP) licensed from the Qatar Central Bank. “These cards will help us further our goal of accessible financial services for all in Qatar.”
The Fintech Times
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The country’s journey from a cash-dominated economy to a digital leader began to take shape in 2016, a pivotal year for India’s financial arena. In 2016, two key events changed India’s approach to digital finance. Up until then, an estimated 96 per cent of transactions in the country were conducted in cash.
The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Paystand.org is rooted in Paystand’s mission: to decentralise the financial system, transforming businesses toward a better economy. The initiative addresses the serious challenges facing emerging economies globally in financial inclusion.
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The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Shift in regulation Alex Mifsud, CEO, Weavr Alex Mifsud , CEO and co-founder at embedded finance company Weavr, anticipates a shift to outcome-based regulation in the financial sector, emphasising end results and innovation. “Communication and customer service need to be a key focus for 2024. .
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The Fintech Times
JANUARY 2, 2024
To understand more about her career and the importance of financial education and inclusion in fintech, we sat down with Friedgut to learn about the financial wellbeing platform, Blackbullion and how it is democratising finance. Ultimately, helping every student to develop financial skills and confidence for life.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
This milestone marked a pivotal moment for the country’s financial inclusion efforts. Superbank plans to use this funding to expand inclusive financial services, focusing on Indonesias underbanked communities and MSMEs, said Tigor M Siahaan, the President Director of Superbank.
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The Fintech Times
MARCH 5, 2024
The need for financial services in underbanked communities is paramount, especially in developing markets. One firm looking to democratise access to finance in said communities is Yabx. Governments and regulatory bodies are actively supporting initiatives aimed at increasing financial inclusion.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Akulaku – US$2 billion Indonesia’s most valuable fintech startup is Akulaku, an online banking and digital finance platform valued at US$2 billion. Founded in 2016, Akulaku provides digital banking, financing, investment and insurance brokerage services, targeting financial underserved demographics.
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The Fintech Times
MAY 21, 2024
By leveraging modern technology, alternative data, and advanced analytics, we can build an equitable finance ecosystem where everyone can access the financial services they need to thrive. The industry must come together to prioritise financial inclusion.”
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Fintech Finance
MARCH 6, 2024
While the world still has a long way to go to achieve gender parity in financial inclusion and literacy, our data highlights that in the U.K., The post Marqeta Research finds British Women Adopting Next Generation of Financial Services More Quickly than Men appeared first on Fintech Finance.
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The Fintech Times
MAY 7, 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. Peruvian financial habits are vastly changing from what they have traditionally been.
FICO
MARCH 15, 2021
In a collective post-event survey, 94% of attendees said that the event gave them the tools they needed to manage their finances better in the future. We have now been to over a dozen cities across the U.S. While the Score A Better Future events were previously in-person, we have adapted the program during the pandemic.
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