Iowa Credit Union Foundation Announces $50,000 in Grants to Increase Financial Inclusion in Iowa
Financial Inclusion Grants direct funding to organizations serving minority populations in policy areas covered by the report: affordable housing, business ownership, childcare, education, employment, and health access and outcomes.
Five Recommendations to Address Insurance Mis-selling
Rural customers in India face information asymmetry, high premiums and poor returns.
Member Spotlight: Dr. Khetsiwe Dlamini
We caught up with FinEquity member and Triple C Advisory (TCA)'s Executive Director, Dr. Khetsiwe Dlamini, to learn more about her work and how she helped develop an African Women’s Financial and Economic Inclusion (AW-FEI) index.
Philippines Pushes for Digital Wage Payments to Boost Financial Inclusion
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are urging labor and employer sector leaders to transition to digital wage payments, highlighting the benefits of safe and efficient payroll solutions.
Mastercard Advocates Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth at Tanzania Industry Forum
The event underscored Mastercard’s commitment to advancing economic growth through innovative digital payment solutions and strategic collaborations in the country.
Mastercard Partners With Fintech Start-Up, Scale
The collaboration will alleviate key technical and commercial barriers to entry that fintech companies, aggregators, enablers, payment service providers and telcos face when launching payment programs.
FinEquity Africa On Our Radar: August 2024
An updated take on "What We're Reading". The FinEquity Africa team brings you a curated list of women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment content we've been consuming recently, from podcasts, new initiatives and articles to videos and social posts.
‘CheGebeya’: An Innovative Digital Supply Chain Financing Initiative for MSMEs in Ethiopia
’Chegebeya’ translated as ’Che Market’ aims to revolutionize the financial ecosystem for Micro, Small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ethiopia by modernizing the supply chain of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.
Cambodian Banking and Microfinance Associations Implement New Rules to Enhance Consumer Protection
The newly adopted rules are intended to address several critical areas of concern, particularly regarding the use of certain types of land as collateral for loans, the handling of personal identification documents, and the provision of credit to vulnerable households.
NOW Money Partners with CBI and Network International to Boost Financial Inclusion for Migrant Workers
NOW Money’s partnerships with CBI and Network International enhance digital banking services for underbanked migrant workers.