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Argentine Fintech Tapi Raises $22 Million Amid Expansion Into Mexico
The company projects it will process around $400 million in payments this year in the five countries in which it operate.
India and Ghana Accelerate Unified Payment Interface Integration for Seamless Cross-Border Payments
By streamlining cross-border payments and reducing reliance on third-party currencies, initiatives like these promote financial inclusion and stability.
IFC Grants Financing to Arrendamás for $1,000 Million Pesos to Boost SMEs in Mexico
The IFC financing will be aimed at supporting the growth plan of Arrendamás, focusing on increasing both the placement of products, as well as the diversification and quality of its credit portfolio.
Opportunity International Awarded $2 Million Grant From Visa Foundation to Remove Barriers and Unlock Capital to Women-Led Business
The grant will allow Opportunity International to provide micro and small business loans, digital tools and specialized technical training to women-led small- and micro businesses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda.
IFC Supports Sustainable Bond Issued by GF Mega to Boost SME´s Growth in Mexico
A new investment will help increase access to finance for small businesses, especially women-owned firms, while promoting sustainable projects in Mexico.
FICO Launches FICO® Score 4 Suite to Broaden Financial Inclusion in Mexico
The new score models can help lenders, insurers, and service providers in Mexico extend access to credit to an additional 8 million eligible consumers.
Banorte Joins UN Campaign for Financial Inclusion of Refugees in Mexico
Banorte is the biggest financial institution in the country to offer a digital banking account under the UN program.
NanoPay's Aliada Digital Card: The First Fintech Solution Product for Women in Mexico
Officially launched in mid-March 2022, the Aliada Digital Card is available to all Mexican women over the age of 18 who wish to start or improve their credit history or continue exploring new forms of financing.
Whale Cloud and Ant Group Join Force With Toka Fintech to Expand Inclusive Financial Services
The partnership will help Toka Fintech, a Mexican-leading financial group, to develop its own digital payment app with Alipay+ Digital Wallet Solution, providing Mexicans with better access to inclusive financial services.
Opportunity International and Oikocredit Announce $100 Million Impact Investment Agreement to Advance the Education Sector in Low-income Countries
Opportunity International and Oikocredit will mobilize the funds over the next three years with an initial, near-term focus on Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda.