Financial Inclusion in Paradise
There are currently no Pacific Island Countries included in the Global Findex Database. So how does the Pacific stack up to the Global Findex?
Landmark Payment System Reforms to Support Economic Activity and Boost Financial Inclusion
The Fijian Parliament passed the National Payment System Act, paving the way for this reform program to boost access to affordable payment services through digital solutions and support the drive for greater financial inclusion.
New Parametric Microinsurance Products Launched to Cushion Impact of Climate Change in Fiji
Both products offer combined insurance cover against heavy wind and rainfall and are designed to offer immediate financial support after extreme weather events.
Fintech Innovation Challenge Aims to Help Address the Challenge of Financial Inclusion in Pacific Island Countries
The United Nations Capital Development Fund launched the challenge with the aim to attract local and global fintechs with market-ready solutions to address identified problem statements which represent the challenges faced by Pacific Islands Countries.
Switzerland and Singapore to Teamup on Fintech
The two countries are looking towards financial sector digitalization. A conference slated for June in Zurich seeks to do just that.
Women Entrepreneurs With Microfinance Loans Face Lots of Challenges, With or Without a Pandemic
Microfinance-supported entrepreneurs have exhibited the same resourcefulness that has characterized many other small businesses during the pandemic. At the same time, they face a variety of ongoing challenges.
United Nations Federal Credit Union Partners With Thunes for Mobile Money Transfers
The collaboration enables UNFCU members to transfer money to mobile wallets in select countries in local currencies.
Fiji: Survey Shows Improvement in Financial Inclusion
A 2020 Financial Services Demand Side Survey Report released by the Reserve Bank revealed that the level of formal financial inclusion among Fijians has increased to 81 percent from 64 percent in 2014.
Symbiotics Becomes a Certified B Corporation® Rated Among the Highest in Switzerland
The results of the very comprehensive B Impact Assessment provide an important benchmark for the company and a path to further improve certain areas and take specific actions in the years to come.
Fijian People to Benefit from Landmark Reforms to Deliver Modern and Efficient Payment System
This is a key outcome of reforms the Reserve Bank of Fiji has been leading in collaboration and partnership with key payment system stakeholders in Fiji.