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FPC Releases Guideline for Financial Institutions on Instant Payments
The US Faster Payments Council has released ‘Operational Considerations for Receiving Instant Payments’, a guideline for financial institutions on instant payments, including RTP and FedNow.
BBVA Microfinance Foundation, Finalist in the Global SME Finance 2024 Awards
Divided into four categories — SME Financier of the Year, Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs, Product Innovation of the Year, and Sustainable Bond of the Year — this recognition acknowledges the impact of financial institutions that empower small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) inclusion and facilitate their access to products and services.
Krom Bank Accelerates Financial Inclusion in Indonesia With AWS Cloud
Through the use of AWS cloud services, Krom Bank aims to reach these populations by offering secure and user-friendly digital banking services that empower individuals with better financial management tools.
Mastercard and RISE Mark Significant Progress in Wage Digitalization Project, Reaching 24,000 Garment Workers Across Egypt
The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and RISE announce significant progress of their joint wage digitalization project in Egypt, which aims to enhance financial inclusion and resilience among garment workers.
EBRD and Consortium of Investors Acquire Egypt’s Tamweely Microfinance
The acquisition will support Tamweely’s domestic growth strategy and boost its competitiveness and resilience, enabling it to become one of the country’s leading microfinance providers.
Last Call to Register for Cracking the Nut 2024!
Last call! Registration for Cracking the Nut 2024: Preparing for Accelerated Climate Change closes on Monday, September 23.
Barq and Mastercard Collaborate to Transform Payment Technology in Saudi Arabia
The partnership aims to empower Barq’s customers through Mastercard Gateway by enhancing the payment acceptance capabilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
BBVAMF Joins the Global Alliance to Finance Women Entrepreneurs
The BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF) has joined the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code) initiative, coordinated by We-Fi, a global alliance housed in the World Bank, which aims to boost financing for women-led or women-owned businesses.
Register for the Impact Finance Forum 2024!
The forum offers an incredible opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and discover new ways to drive positive social and environmental change.
Ant International and Dock Are Improving Financial Inclusion in Brazil With AI-Driven Credit Tech
Ant International will enhance the credit management capability and infrastructure efficiency for Dock clients, comprising of financial institutions, retailers, and fintech start-ups.