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. Continuing our BaaS focus at the beginning of April, we asked industry leaders about how they’re seeing BaaS driving financial inclusion worldwide.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

ZORRZ , the pioneering fintech driving financial inclusivity, has announced its strategic partnership with CLOWD9 , a B-Corp certified processing platform, to power its innovative BlueAccess Hybrid Credit Card platform. We are thrilled to collaborate with a partner dedicated to driving change and making credit accessible to all.”

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The country is focusing on fintech solutions like mobile payments and cross-border systems to boost financial inclusion and economic growth. million bank accounts across these institutions, leaving a significant gap in financial access, with an addressable market of 4.5 However, there are only around 1.5

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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 3, 2024

While culturally impressive, from a financial standpoint, the country still has a way to go. We take a deep dive into its current financial ecosystem and fintech’s impact on it. To make sure more people have access to these services, the government of Papua New Guinea has been putting a focus on financial inclusion.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Ant International , the digital payment and fintech company, has joined forces with Dock , a payments and banking technology provider in Latin America, to offer new AI-driven credit technology solutions in Brazil. “Ant International is the partner we were looking for to materialise our financial inclusion goals.

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Open Banking Excellence

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

10th October 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter 'Innovation Driving Growth' A FinTech as a Force for Good Forum Join us for our annual ‘FinTech as a Force for Good Forum’ as we explore FinTech’s role in supporting consumers through economic uncertainty, as well as its ability to help drive forward the wider ESG agenda.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 6, 2024

Both Microsoft , the software provider, and dLocal , the payments platform, are on a mission to become more financial inclusive and drive digital transformation. During the presentation of the news, Mauricio Clausen from dLocal delivered a keynote speech on AI in fintech and its use cases.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 13, 2024

Asia, a region known for its economic diversity, ranging from wealthy nations like Singapore, Japan, and South Korea to emerging powerhouses like China and India, has demonstrated notable unity in embracing financial inclusion. The post Financial Inclusion and the Rise of QR Payments in Asia appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 15, 2024

NOW Money , a fintech providing banking and payroll solutions to the underbanked migrant population in the Middle East, is on a mission to provide accessible and inclusive finance. As such, the fintech has announced new partnerships with Commercial Bank International (CBI) and Network International (Network).

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 7, 2024

Faster Payments Council (FPC) , a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, has announced the publication of its latest industry resource, the Faster Payments and Financial Inclusion survey report.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 19, 2021

During the past year we’ve seen some ingenious, innovative solutions addressing financial inclusion, and that will need to continue, says GPS CFO Richard Hodgson.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Thai banking sector could have a new key player in the first half of 2025 as Lighthub Asset , a Thai fintech and WeLab , a pan-Asian fintech platform submit an application for a virtual banking licence with the Bank of Thailand. Lighthub Asset and WeLab’s venture (the consortium) will improve financial inclusion in Thailand.

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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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Fintech Finance

JULY 30, 2024

Mastercard hosted the second annual Mastercard Ghana Fintech Forum in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders and thought leaders in the fintech industry to discuss critical developments and foster collaboration. The event highlighted the progress and innovation within Ghana’s fintech sector.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

Adriana Cárdenas, general manager of Visa in Colombia “For us, this opportunity represents the possibility of continuing to contribute to the development and financial inclusion of Colombia through technologies that allow for greater security and ease in payment systems,” said Adriana Cárdenas , general manager of Visa in Colombia.

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Finextra

AUGUST 22, 2024

FinTech Wales, the independent membership association and champion of the FinTech and Financial Services industry in Wales, has today announced a new community partnership with Future Finance at its monthly Networking Breakfast event, hosted by Atamis.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Hakbah , the Saudi-based fintech savings platform, is addressing a gap in the insurance market as it partners with Tawuniya , the national insurance company in Saudi Arabia. Key benefits of the partnership include extensive insurance coverage, enhanced financial security, and alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

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Payments Source

AUGUST 7, 2020

s part of a global financial community, we must consider the long-term impact and see financial inclusion as a fundamental priority as we look to rebuild a fairer, more sustainable world, says Icon Solutions' Darren Caprehorn.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 25, 2024

On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team break down the possible issues about a cashless future, Robinhood landing in the UK and financial inclusion. After a busy week spent at PAY360, Polly, Francis and Tom return to delve into some of the latest fintech topics that caught their eyes.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2024

In its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities, Africa-focused fintech platform PalmPay has unveiled two cost-saving financial products – Unlimited Free Transfer and Target Savings – for users of its app. for their savings discipline on the amount they’ve been able to save.

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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. Fintechs are in a prime position to make the e-commerce and checkout experience easy and accessible.

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Finextra

MAY 8, 2024

Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The BENEFIT Company (BENEFIT), leading fintech company in Bahrain, and the national electronic payment infrastructure operator, to explore opportunities for collaboration in driving innovation and financial inclusion in the country’s dynamic payments ecosystem.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about concerns over the financial inclusion gap in rural areas, TechTrust launching a Fintech Talent Hub to help close the industry skill gap, and the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) surpassing 10 million total switches since its inception.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 8, 2024

Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The BENEFIT Company (BENEFIT), leading fintech company in Bahrain, and the national electronic payment infrastructure operator, to explore opportunities for collaboration in driving innovation and financial inclusion in the country’s dynamic payments ecosystem.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Launching the Prepaid Hibir Mastercard in collaboration with Mastercard is a testament to this, marking a significant step towards our mission of digital financial inclusion. With financial inclusion on the rise in Ethiopia, we are committed to providing an efficient and reliable service for both Mastercard and Hibret Bank.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Fintech companies require adequate access to capital to grow, invest in research and development (R&D) and expand their reach, making capital access critical for the development of the fintech sector and subsequently digital payments, the report says. year-over-year (YoY), reaching 10.3 million investors in December 2022 from 7.48

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Fintech News

JULY 8, 2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) have opened nominations for the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) Fintech Excellence Awards 2024. The post Nominations Now Open for SFF 2024 Fintech Excellence Awards appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 8, 2024

the oldest bank in Rwanda and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda , and Network International (Network) have partnered to improve financial inclusion in the country. The post Rwandan Financial Inclusivity Bolstered by I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc & Network International Partnership appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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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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Fintech Finance

MAY 16, 2024

These initiatives are set to significantly enhance digital and financial inclusion across the country, particularly Ethiopia’s smallholder farmers. Our collaboration with the Cooperative Bank of Oromia supports Ethiopia in advancing economic development and achieving inclusive prosperity.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 16, 2024

Episode Six (E6), a leading global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and ledger infrastructure, has today announced a partnership with Loop , a major e-Money institution (EMI), to power its Fintech-as-a-Service offering in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In an effort to expand access to financial institutions (FIs), the Central Bank of Nigeria is planning to license more payment providers, Bloomberg reported on Saturday (Nov. The goal is to improve Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate by 20 percent, bringing it to 80 percent by the end of 2020.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2024

Banking deserts Nicole Valentine, fintech director, Milken Institute Nicole Valentine, director of the fintech at Milken Institute , an independent economic think tank, stressed the urgent need for collective attention to bridge financial disparities in underserved communities and promote accessibility through technology.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The FinTech Impact Report 2024 reports that the UK fintech sector has improved financial inclusion and sustainable initiatives across the country.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By combining alternative data with financial education programs and unbiased predictive models, we can boost financial inclusion and support the expansion of access to finance for these customer segments. That way, consumers gain the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to make informed financial decisions.

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite what the media and some fintech evangelists may say about a ‘cashless society,’ physical money seems to be here to stay for the foreseeable future. Digital payments have dominated the fintech conversation for years. However, other FinTech players were more open to physical cash being a valid target for FinTech.

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