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Libyan Central Bank Approves Eight Initiatives to Bolster Financial Inclusion

The eight initiatives include developing financial services for all segments of society through financial technology and digital transformation, instant payments, open banking, developing the national distributor, and preparing controls regulating this field in accordance with best practices.

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Announcing Women's World Banking's New Program, Women in Inclusive Tech Regulation

Apply to this program delivered by experts from Women’s World Banking, AIR, NYU, and UPenn, focusing on cutting-edge technology and closing the gender gap in financial inclusion.

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India: RBI Cautions Micro Lenders, NBFCs Against High, ’Usurious’ Interest Rates

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said it has come across instances of micro lenders and non-bank financiers charging high, 'usurious' interest rates on small-value loans, reminding them to judiciously use their pricing power. 

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The Rand Goes Digital: South Africa's Push for a Cashless Future

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap that seeks to usher in a cashless era, prioritizing financial inclusion and economic growth.

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Apply for AFI Engage Leadership and Mentorship Program by 10 Jun

This one-year program provides personal and professional growth opportunities and enables you to make an impact in the global financial landscape. 

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Uganda: Online Lenders Harassing Borrowers Risk Closure

Licensed digital/online money lenders, who are diverting from the newly issued digital lending guidelines issued in March by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (Umra), risk having their licenses revoked, the sector regulator has warned.

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Artificial Intelligence Meets Regulatory Compliance: AFI and Vodacom Hold Knowledge Exchange Session

AFI and Vodacom held a unique capacity building event which saw them alternate the roles of trainer. 

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India and Ghana Accelerate Unified Payment Interface Integration for Seamless Cross-Border Payments

By streamlining cross-border payments and reducing reliance on third-party currencies, initiatives like these promote financial inclusion and stability. 

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Mauritania Commissions Germany’s G+D to Design Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Known as the digital ouguiya, the potential CBDC would complement cash. 

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Registration Now Open for Responsible Finance Forum July 2-3 in Fortaleza, Brazil

Registration is now open for the annual Responsible Finance Forum (RFF) event, convened by the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, which will take place July 2-3, 2024 in Fortaleza, Brazil.