Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announces an expanded partnership with Mastercard to bolster financial inclusion across Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

Financial inclusion would be a key objective of the consultation on the potential of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) launched by the Central Bank of Honduras.

The IFC financing will be aimed at supporting the growth plan of Arrendamás, focusing on increasing both the placement of products, as well as the diversification and quality of its credit portfolio.

The commitments are part of Mastercard’s engagement, as a founding member, in the Partnership for Central America.

A new investment will help increase access to finance for small businesses, especially women-owned firms, while promoting sustainable projects in Mexico.

The new score models can help lenders, insurers, and service providers in Mexico extend access to credit to an additional 8 million eligible consumers.

Banorte is the biggest financial institution in the country to offer a digital banking account under the UN program.

Officially launched in mid-March 2022, the Aliada Digital Card is available to all Mexican women over the age of 18 who wish to start or improve their credit history or continue exploring new forms of financing.

The partnership will help Toka Fintech, a Mexican-leading financial group, to develop its own digital payment app with Alipay+ Digital Wallet Solution, providing Mexicans with better access to inclusive financial services.

The co-investment represents IFC's first investment in the insurance brokerage sector and reflects IFC's interest in increasing insurance penetration for Mexican companies alongside a leading player in the market.