The Fintech Times

AUGUST 15, 2024

Giovanni Everduin, chief strategy and innovation officer at CBI CBI and Network will both have a big impact on NOW Money and its users as they will receive more seamless and integrated financial services that will help grow its customer base in Dubai.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

Dock , the banking and technology company in Latin America, is turning its attention to Colombia as it looks to make financial services more accessible and inclusive. This in turn, will allow for greater access to finance and more inclusion in the country.

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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. This innovation was followed by WeChat’ s similar launch in 2014.

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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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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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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

per cent, Hakbah’s innovative model aims for a meaningful lasting impact. Additionally, the partnership supports the government’s goal of increasing savings rates and promoting financial inclusion. Hakbah prides itself on its unyielding commitment to savings, driven by cutting-edge savings-engine technology.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Hibret Bank , in collaboration with Mastercard , has announced the launch of the Prepaid Hibir Mastercard services, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards financial digitization in Ethiopia. This service is more than just a payment solution; it is a bridge for Ethiopians to access the global market with ease and security.”

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 12, 2024

This partnership will empower Nequi’s users to purchase products and services from a wide range of merchants, while ensuring their payments are protected by Yuno’s advanced encryption technology and rigorous security protocols. At Nequi, we strive to make people’s lives easier, which is why we celebrate partnerships like this one with Yuno.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Open Payment Technologies Ltd , a payments service processor, has today announced the expansion of its digital wallet services, Kuady , into Argentina. Lorenzo Pellegrino, CEO at Kuady said: “At Kuady, we’re dedicated to driving global financial inclusion and innovation.

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Fintech Review

JULY 16, 2024

Open banking is transforming the financial landscape by fostering innovation , competition, and improved customer experiences. It involves sharing financial data through secure application programming interfaces (APIs). This connectivity drives a more dynamic and responsive financial ecosystem.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 8, 2024

Many firms in developing regions are looking towards technology as a way of advancing their financial marketplaces. 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.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2024

Latin America (LatAm) has established itself as one of the best regions when it comes to fintech innovation, with many other countries and regions looking to emulate its success. To overcome this, trialling new technologies and solutions in other markets can be a good indication of how consumers in their primary one would respond.

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FICO

JULY 15, 2022

Financial Inclusion Using Analytics. in 1989, it meant lenders of all sizes could leverage the technology of scoring and open up credit to consumers that they might not have lent to in the past. For FICO, it means taking the technology global. Using new approaches to improve financial inclusion.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 11, 2024

Ambar Sur , founder and CEO at TerraPay Ambar Sur , founder and CEO at TerraPay, explained: “Our partnership with DDF marks a significant milestone in our journey to enable financial inclusion at a large scale.

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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. It is an honor to partner with Mastercard, and continue driving innovation throughout the public sector,” said Stewart A.

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Finovate

JUNE 10, 2024

This partnership makes Peru the first country in South America to adopt the technology. The development is a major feather in the cap of India’s fintech industry and another great example of how countries in Latin America are embracing fintech innovation to promote financial inclusion.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2024

Innovative technology continually monitors website content to ensure that translations stay true to the text. Building better financial inclusivity The launch of the service also builds on the existing range of accessibility services offered by Nationwide, including SignVideo BSL into contact centres and in-branch BSL interpretation.

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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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Fintech Finance

APRIL 16, 2024

Much of this growth has been fueled by the nation’s bold Vision 2030 plan – to fulfill its ambition of becoming a leader in digital technology. This partnership marks a huge step forward for the payments modernization journey in the KSA,” says John Mitchell, CEO and Co-Founder of Episode Six. “By

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 17, 2024

Whale Cloud , a leading technology company providing software solutions and services for telecommunications and multiple industries, today entered into a strategic partnership with Ant International on the development and global expansion of Alipay+ Wallet Tech, a full suite of payment, e-wallet and Super App solutions provided by Ant International.

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M2P Fintech

AUGUST 25, 2023

Network inaccessibility keeps a large section of the population out of the ambit of digital payments and is a challenge to financial inclusion. This is a key step in accelerating financial inclusion and digital penetration among the masses. Fortunately, there’s a light at the end of this tunnel!

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mastercard has partnered with Loop, a leading digital payments technology company licensed by SAMA, to empower businesses and consumers across the Kingdom with greater access to advanced credit card offerings and innovative payment solutions.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 30, 2024

The event highlighted the progress and innovation within Ghana’s fintech sector. Fintech platforms in the country are revolutionizing financial services, reaching both underbanked and affluent individuals seeking sophisticated financial products and services.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

In " A Look Forward: What Executives Wish for America and the World in 2021 ," Herrero discusses how his firm's community-based digital literacy and entrepreneurship programs are harnessing technology and connectivity to improve education provision and livelihood outcomes for previously disadvantaged groups.

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Finovate

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Our final Finovate Global column of 2023 celebrates the conversations we’ve had this year with fintech innovators from around the world. Stay tuned in 2024 for more interviews with some of the most interesting founders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in fintech and financial services.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From the Isle of Man to Peru and Chile, payments service processor Open Payment Technologies Ltd has now expanded its Manx digital wallet service provider, Kuady , into Argentina. Lorenzo Pellegrino, CEO at Kuady Lorenzo Pellegrino , CEO at Kuady said: “At Kuady, we’re dedicated to driving global financial inclusion and innovation.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 29, 2024

Reem Finance (RF), a leading financial services provider in the UAE, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with global digital payments leader, Visa. to expand its offerings by providing innovative, secure digital payment solutions to its customers including contactless enabled Visa cards and digital wallets.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 3, 2024

Damen , a leading electronic payment company and innovator in the field of digital transactions, in collaboration with BKN301 Group , a leading digital payments and Banking-as-a-Service provider in the MENA region, officially launched new mobile application, “Damen Cash”.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

billion people lack access to financial services. “We do have really significant opportunities for digital financial inclusion and for driving cashless across the continent,” explained Williams. ” The prospect for innovation in financial technology to uplift Africa’s digital economy is clearly substantial.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 11, 2024

Open Payment Technologies Ltd , today announces the launch of its digital wallet app “Kuady”. Designed to accelerate financial inclusion and transform how merchants and users manage their money, Kuady offers an advanced, user-friendly experience that ensures secure and efficient money management.

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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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FICO

OCTOBER 25, 2016

That’s why FICO has announced the FICO Financial Inclusion Initiative , a global effort to increase access to affordable credit for consumers and businesses with limited or no credit history. The post New Ways to Score Risk Can Improve Financial Inclusion appeared first on FICO. For more information: [link].

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Blockchain and a bank charter might do much to boost financial inclusion. While many digital-first companies springboard from payments into lending, Figure Technologies , a FinTech focused on home improvement, debt consolidation and retirement products that leverage blockchain protocols, is branching out from lending into payments.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 14, 2024

It will bring together the brightest minds to explore and expand the commercial possibilities of AI and Web3 technologies. Attendees will also experience innovative integrations of artificial intelligence, blockchain, XR, and decentralised systems, driving the progression of digital economies and technological innovation.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 27, 2024

Mexico has a fantastic opportunity to maximize the use of its real-time rails and replicate the success of other countries in the region to drive economic growth and financial inclusion.” “We

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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 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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