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IFC Invests in Shinhan Finance to Support Smaller Businesses in Kazakhstan

The financing will allow Shinhan Finance to continue providing much-needed longer-term loans and enhance the resilience of smaller enterprises, which are critical for economic growth and job creation.

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LuxFLAG Sustainable Investment Week 2023 Certified With the Green Business Events Logo

This logo is awarded by the General Directorate for Tourism of the Ministère de l'Économie - Luxembourg and is coordinated by Oekozenter Pafendall who recognize events that diligently adhere to eco-responsible criteria.

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Georgia Boosts Financial Inclusion, Transparency With EU, World Bank

The reforms are expected to benefit both individuals and companies through increased access to financial products such as credit and digital payments, as well as improved consumer protection supervision.

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EBRD Loans $4.4 M to KEP Trust for MSMEs in Kosovo with Focus on Rural, Women-led MSMEs

KEP Trust plans to on-lend the proceeds of the senior, unsecured loan to micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

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Paywatch, Visa Sign MoU to Promote Financial Inclusion Among Asia’s Workforce

Paywatch, a South Korean startup based in Malaysia since 2022, announced last week an MoU with Visa to promote financial inclusion and bridge the gap between traditional banking services and the unbanked populations in Asia.

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Mi-Bospo of Bosnia and Herzegovina Borrowing $2.2M From Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation for Microfinance Lending

Mi-Bospo operates mainly in rural areas and offers access to credit and non-financial services to individuals, particularly women entrepreneurs.

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Symbiotics Investments Provides a $10 Million Gender-Focused Bond to Khan Bank in Mongolia

With the issuance of this gender-focused bond, Khan Bank has launched new loan products that are specifically aimed to support productivity, competitiveness and financial access of women entrepreneur clients.

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TransUnion, Monevo and Incuto Collaborate on Credit Access for Community Banks

This joint initiative helps credit unions and community development finance institutions to offer their products to a wider audience, increasing competitiveness and promoting financial inclusion.

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IFC to Help Boost Access to Finance for Smaller Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs in Moldova

The IFC funding to Moldova's leading commercial bank and lender will support the bank's on-lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a key pillar of the Moldovan economy.

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BABB Unveils Hybrid Accounts to Promote Financial Inclusion and Tackle Social Inequalities

Through its all-in-one app that provides access to financial services, BABB is harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology to streamline and simplify the process of peer-to-peer transactions across borders.