Nigeria’s Access Bank Gets $295 Million to Help Small Firms
The money will "empower local small- and medium-sized enterprises, with a particular focus on underserved segments such as youth and women-owned businesses, agricultural enterprises, and very small enterprises".
GFANZ Launches Latin America & Caribbean Network to Support Climate Finance in the Region
New regional network will support engagement with financial institutions and policymakers across Latin America and the Caribbean to capitalize on the net-zero transition opportunity for the region.
Bitcoin Is Part of the Pitch As El Salvador Courts IMF Deal
The cryptocurrency will lose its reputation as a speculative asset and prove its use as a legitimate payment system, central bank President Douglas Rodriguez said in an interview on Monday.
SoftBank Makes First Africa Bet on OPay at $2 Billion Valuation
"We want to be the power that helps emerging markets reach a faster economic development," OPay Chief Executive Officer Yahui Zhou said in a statement.
Singapore Plans Year-End Fintech Event Amid Virus Restrictions
Singapore is planning an online and physical fintech festival amid the spread of the coronavirus across the globe.
The Impact of Coronavirus on Foreign Workers
A Q&A with World Bank economist Dilip Ratha on the job losses and travel restrictions affecting migrants around the world.