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Discover the European Microfinance Week 2020 Conference Report

Delve into the extensive summaries plus full recording of the EMW2020 sessions covering key topics such as the impact of & response to COVID-19, effective & inclusive savings, digital finance, climate change, client protection and more.

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Pandemic Gives Extra Momentum to Cashless Drive in Japan

With more people avoiding physical cash amid the COVID-19 pandemic, digital payments are becoming more popular in Japan.

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First International Bank Launches a New Digital Wallet Service: FibiPay

The digital wallet allows the Bank's customers to make payments directly from their mobile phone when making a purchase without the need to present a credit card.

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Mastercard and MTN Form African Mobile Money Partnership

Through a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to MTN MoMo wallets, consumers can now unlock a host of opportunities.

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Mastercard and Razorpay Team up to Advance SMB Digital Payments

The tie-up will enable Indian startups and SMBs to fold technology into their operations and accelerate digitalization while also maintaining business continuity and preparing for alternatives to cash payments.

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Iran Central Bank to Launch Contactless Payment Using Mobile Phones

The bank would soon unveil payment systems that solely use mobile phones and eliminate the need to use cards for day-to-day purchases in shops

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Airtel Zambia & UNCDF Partner to Strengthen Digital Financial Services Across the Country

Airtel Networks Zambia Plc and the UN Capital Development Fund have announced a partnership designed to bring digital financial services closer to Zambians living in remote areas across the country through Airtel Money.

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Ethiopia Sees Jump in Mobile Payments Despite COVID-19

COVID-19 has created many disruptions in Ethiopia this year, impacting both merchants and consumers.

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China Mobile Payment Gains Fueled by Pandemic

The annual survey on mobile payments showed 98 percent of respondents indicated mobile was their most commonly used payment method, up 5 percentage points from 2019.

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Super Apps Rising: Mobile Drives Digital Payments Uptick in Pakistan

The pandemic and the rise of mobile infrastructure have set the stage to bring people living in developing and emerging economies into the digital realm.