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

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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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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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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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

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This underserved group encompasses those with minimal or no credit history, small businesses, and emerging demographics, including the youth and female populations. In Kenya, banking apps have driven a significant increase in financial inclusion from 26 per cent in 2006 to 83 per cent in 2021.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

Insurtech Igloo is joining forces with TrueMoney , a Thailand-based e-payment and financial service provider, to make essential insurance products available via the TrueMoney application, enhancing accessibility, affordability and convenience for users.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2024

Lloyds Banking Group is shutting down its mobile van banking service this year and closing 123 branches, sparking concern over reduced access to essential financial services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Having a financial inclusion mission means staying the course and keeping the tools for economic mobility in play.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 22, 2024

Codebase Technologies , a UAE-based fintech platform provider, has launched its ‘Digibanc SME Financing’ platform to address the needs of underserved Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across MENA and APAC.

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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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The Fintech Times

MARCH 26, 2024

This March, The Fintech Times is shifting its spotlight towards insurtech, exploring the potential impact of blockchain technology on insurance processes and its role in instilling trust in digital transactions. “Insurance policies and products can often be complex, high-touch, and very time consuming. .

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Finovate

MARCH 26, 2024

Over the past few weeks, Greg Palmer and the Finovate Podcast have hosted some of the most interesting innovators in fintech. The two discuss the role of AI in fintech and financial services, and the future of face to “face” interactions. eSelf won Best of Show in its Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2023. Episode 208.

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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. The deployment of Mastercard’s Community Pass technology represents a transformative step for digital inclusion in rural and underserved areas.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The goal is to improve Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate by 20 percent, bringing it to 80 percent by the end of 2020. Nigerians in underserved locations will have access to cost-effective payment services, cash-in and cash-out facilities, and savings products.”.

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Fintech Review

JULY 24, 2024

In emerging markets, fintech is profoundly transforming financial services. These markets, often characterised by underdeveloped financial infrastructure , benefit significantly from fintech innovations. This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Niklas Wiberg expressed support for Vilja’s initiative and highlighting the importance of promoting innovation that drives economic growth and financial inclusion. His remarks underscored the significance of international collaboration in advancing the region’s financial landscape. This article first appeared on fintechnews.my

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Fintech firm Surfin has raised US$12.5 Surfin began with consumer lending and has since expanded into various financial services, including payments, remittance, credit card issuance, and wealth management. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Bootstrapped Fintech Surfin Lands US$12.5M

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This solution enables seamless, real-time cross-border payments to over 3 billion mobile wallets, empowering financial institutions to deliver faster, more transparent transactions while enhancing financial inclusion in underserved regions.”

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The fintech industry, having navigated through the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, has demonstrated not only resilience but also a robust capacity for growth. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth. However, the fintech sector’s journey is not without its challenges.

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Center for Payments

OCTOBER 20, 2023

When recognizing Cybersecurity Month in October, it is important to consider the connection between cybersecurity, cutting-edge technology, and financial inclusion. Executives of financial institutions should have a good understanding of the importance of financial inclusion and the impact technology has on it is essential.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Thailand’s Lightnet and Hong Kong-based fintech unicorn WeLab have teamed up to apply for a virtual bank license in Thailand. The aim is to enhance financial access for underserved retail customers and small businesses. WeLab is backed by billionaire Li Ka-shing and aims to grow its user base to 500 million by 2032.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

This move aligns with NOW Money’s mission to offer inclusive financial solutions to underserved communities and improve the financial well-being of its users across the GCC. Convenient Digital Payments: Integration of the Mastercard with the NOW Money app allows for seamless financial management.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Nikhilesh Goel Nikhilesh Goel, Co-founder and Group CEO of Validus said, “By leveraging Batumbu’s unique position as the largest and only profitable digital SME financing platform in the country, we are committed to unlocking new opportunities for businesses, driving economic growth, and enhancing financial inclusion.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 10, 2024

Ultimately, Kueski’s mission is to facilitate the financial lives of Mexicans, and this latest innovation represents a significant step toward financial inclusion for all. The post Kueski Launches In-Store Mobile Payments to Support Underserved Banking Customers in Mexico appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech Review

JULY 10, 2024

These platforms leverage blockchain technology to create open, accessible, and secure financial systems that operate without the need for intermediaries like banks. As a result, DeFi is gaining traction rapidly due to its ability to provide financial services to those who have been historically underserved by conventional banking systems.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 28, 2024

a fintech empowering consumers with innovative services for flexible money access, has announced a partnership with Mastercard to continue scaling payments and disbursements services in the public sector. Public Sector appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance. Rellevate , Inc.,

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This solution also facilitates embedded finance and contextual banking, allowing banks to offer financial services through partner ecosystems via a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) model. This is particularly relevant for underbanked regions in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where financial inclusion remains a priority.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 19, 2024

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 31, 2024

SDK.finance , a white-label Lithuanian fintech platform for digital payments, has partnered with Salt Edge , the open banking solution provider, aiming to help fintechs of all sizes develop open banking-enabled financial services and applications.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 1, 2024

This March, The Fintech Times is turning its focus towards insurtech, shedding light on the innovative advancements and sustainable initiatives within the insurance sector. Explore how fintech solutions are being utilised to enhance financial inclusion and bridge the gap in underserved regions.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 29, 2024

The Interledger Foundation , an organisation building and advocating for an open, interoperable payment network, is introducing a new initiative to fund fintechs that leverage its Interledger Protocol (ILP) to bring payment capabilities to emerging markets and underserved populations.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Network International (Network) , the leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East, has announced that Zambian fintech and neobank, Lupiya , has appointed Network as their digital payments technology partner to launch a new debit card. in 2015 to 69.4% But a third of the population remains excluded.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 23, 2024

Credit data solution provider Bloom Credit has become the newest member of the American Fintech Council (AFC), the industry association representing responsible fintechs and banks. The furnishment APIs also support consumer-permissioned data – an important aspect of financial inclusion solutions.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

The association’s newly released paper: “ Redefining Community Finance: Unlocking Pathways to Financial Inclusion ” highlights the potential of these institutions but also the significant barriers hindering their growth. By leveraging these connections, community finance can serve a wider range of underserved consumers.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024 is returning for its 9th edition from 6 to 8 November, with the Insights Forum taking place beforehand on 4 and 5 November. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 14, 2024

Additionally, AI plays a pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion, making financial services accessible to a wider audience. The World Bank estimates that AI-driven solutions could bring financial services to over 1.7 This initiative aligns with Al Fardan Exchange’s mission to foster global financial inclusion.

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Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, and Fintech Panel Event May 23, 2024, 12:00 CEST On May 23, 2024, at 12:00 CEST, a panel event titled “Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, and Fintech” will be hosted by Peirce College. The session will be moderated by Urs Bolt, a Fintech and Banking Expert.

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