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Britain Seeks to Boost Banking Services From Fintechs

Britain plans to set up a new body over the next two years to encourage more competition in banking services through the use of third-party apps from fintech firms.

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The Government of Luxembourg Extends Cooperation Agreement With the Alliance for Financial Inclusion

The Luxembourg Ministry of Finance and the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs have signed the second phase of their agreement with the AFI's European Representative Office to unlock additional support to advance inclusive and sustainable policies and regulations.

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OMRO Announces a Strategic Partnership With the European Investment Fund

OMRO IFN partners with the European Investment Fund, obtaining a guarantee ceiling to offer up to EUR 50.000 microfinancing, double the ceiling currently provided.

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Call for Papers-16th European Microfinance Research Award

This European Microfinance Research Award promotes continuous academic research on microfinance and its impact on combating social and financial exclusion, especially encouraging contributions from young researchers.

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Symbiotics Investments Launches $9 Million Social Bond With Agricover Credit IFN SA in Romania

With the issuance of this bond, Agricover reinforces its long-term commitment to sustainable development in Romania, catering to the financing needs of smallholder farmers.

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Uzbek Fintech Development Supported Through $20M Line of Finance Agreement

The Line of Finance aims to promote Islamic finance, improve financial inclusion, and support private sector development in Uzbekistan.

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African Money Transfer App NALA Launches in European Union

The launch adds 19 new European nations to NALA’s list of send markets. The NALA EU expansion also revealed integrations with both Apple and Google Pay.

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EU, UN and France Boost Access to Climate Finance for Local Governments in the Southern Mediterranean Region

The "Advancing Climate Adaptation in the Southern Mediterranean" program aims to increase climate and environment resilience in the Southern Mediterranean countries.

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IFC, EOS Partner to Help Resolve Non-Performing Loans, Boost New Lending in Southeast Europe

A new regional platform will help financial institutions resolve their non-performing loans in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Romania, and Serbia, freeing up capital for new lending.

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IFC’s Investment in Romania’s First Sustainability Bond to Catalyze Financial Inclusion, Support Future Resilience

The local currency-denominated senior non-preferred sustainability bonds will help the bank increase its lending to businesses investing in climate-smart initiatives—green buildings, renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, sustainable agriculture, and others.