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Philippines Pushes for Digital Wage Payments to Boost Financial Inclusion

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are urging labor and employer sector leaders to transition to digital wage payments, highlighting the benefits of safe and efficient payroll solutions.

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Triodos Financial Inclusion Funds Provide Finance to OnePuhunan

Looking at the client base of OnePuhunan, most women entrepreneurs are active in the trading sector, such as sari-sari stores and small grocery stores.

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AFC Joins Global Enterprises to Offer Inclusive Digital Lending in the Philippines

The strategic alliance aims to strengthen the platform in the rapidly evolving consumer finance market in the Philippines.

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GCash: Becoming the Philippines’ Leading Financial Super App

Following its latest investment, Mynt is now worth an impressive $5 billion, more than doubling its $2 billion valuation from the last funding round in 2021.

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Jordan: UNRWA Microfinance Department Opens 9th Branch in Russiefa to Further Service for Palestinian Refugees

UNRWA Microfinance Department inaugurated its 9th branch in Russiefa reaffirming its commitment and continuous services to Palestine refugees in Jordan.

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UNSGSA Queen Máxima Visits the Philippines to Support Scaling Up Financial Services for Better Financial Health

The visit from 21-23 May 2024 will focus on advancing key foundational building blocks for financial inclusion—including connectivity, digital identification, and digital payments—as well as enhancing financial health and resilience against economic and climate-related challenges for Filipinos. 

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Jordan: Tamweelcom Secures Green Financing for Climate-Resilience Projects

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, alongside the European Union and the Green Climate Fund, has announced a financing initiative for Jordan's microfinance institution, Tamweelcom, under the Green Economy Financing Program.

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Tala Establishes a $48.5 Million Loan Channeling Partnership With Maya Bank to Increase Filipinos' Access to Financial Services

Fintech company Tala announced its partnership with Maya Bank, the digital bank leader in the Philippines, marking a significant milestone towards bridging the financial gap for millions of Filipinos.

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Philippines: Community Bank Champions Women’s Empowerment Through Financial Inclusion

Since adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals as part of its sustainability framework in 2010, BDO has reported that 66 percent of its micro, small, and medium enterprises clients for BDONB are women-owned as of 2022.

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EBRD And Green Climate Fund Join Forces to Boost Climate Finance In Jordan

The investment aims to allocate the loan proceeds towards climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies, focusing on local MSMEs, including women-led enterprises.