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Samoa’s First Parametric Microinsurance Product Launched to Cushion Impact of Climate Change

The product which was developed by the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme, will be piloted in Samoa over the next 12 months.

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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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IFC and National Bank of Samoa to Boost SME Finance to Support Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs

International Finance Corporation will invest up to $4 million equivalent in Samoan Tala to boost access to finance for small and medium enterprises particularly women-led businesses and SMEs focused on agriculture.

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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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Samoa’s New Digital Payment System to Boost Financial Inclusion and Support Economic Activity

The new national digital payment platform, the Samoa Automated Transfer System (SATS), is expected to increase access to the financial system for all Samoans.

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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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Women Entrepreneurs With Microfinance Loans Face Lots of Challenges, With or Without a Pandemic

Microfinance-supported entrepreneurs have exhibited the same resourcefulness that has characterized many other small businesses during the pandemic. At the same time, they face a variety of ongoing challenges.

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New Mastercard Study Reveals Rapid Shift Toward Digital Payments in Saudi Arabia

Up to 77 percent of consumers in the Kingdom spending more money online since the onset of the pandemic.

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Saudi Arabian Savings App Hakbah Forms Partnership With Visa

The solution offers customers a convenient and simple method for Savings Groups’ habit.