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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.

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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.

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IFC Invests in Banco Santander’s Social Bond to Boost Financial Inclusion in Brazil

The investment will help close Brazil's social financing gap and bolster a more inclusive economic growth.

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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. 

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Fintech Clara Launches Payment Account in Brazil Eyeing $1 B in Transactions

Latin American fintech Clara has launched a payment account in Brazil that it expects will help it reach $1.23 billion in transactions in 2024.

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SAMA Licenses Fintech Company Loan to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions

With the new licensee, there are now six authorized companies offering consumer microfinance solutions in Saudi Arabia.

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IrisGuard Partners With Elm to Help Boost Financial Inclusion in the Developing World

The world's first Iris-enabled payment platform and a leading provider of innovative Government digital services collaborate for more efficient, inclusive and trusted distribution social protection payments.

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SVC Launches New Investment in Fintech VC Funds Product at the Financial Sector Conference 2023

Saudi Venture Capital Company, in partnership with the Capital Market Authority and the Financial Sector Development Program has launched a new product designed to support the growth of the fintech industry in Saudi Arabia.

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EBANX Launches Payment Initiator Service for Brazilian Merchants via Pix

International payments in rising markets company EBANX has been authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil to offer a payment initiator service via Brazil’s instant payment platform Pix. 

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IFC and Itaú Partner in a Gender Bond to Support Women Entrepreneurship in Brazil

The project represents the first gender bond issued by a private bank in Brazil in the form of Letras Financeiras (LFs), an exclusive debt security instrument for local financial institutions.