Catalyst for “Transformative Change”: Female Entrepreneurship Fund Launched
The Female Entrepreneurship Fund is a specialized investment vehicle that channels resources from institutional investors to support women entrepreneurs in the Central American Integration System (Sica) region.
USAID Launches Rural Financial Inclusion Program in Guatemala
As part of the program, USAID will provide an initial investment of over $6 million to launch a Feed the Future rural financial inclusion program in Guatemala.
Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty in Guatemala Through Microfinance
According to a recent report U.S.-based Friendship Bridge shows clear evidence of achieving its aim of breaking the cycle of generational poverty among rural families in Guatemala.
Paymentology and Mastercard Join Forces to Foster Financial Inclusions in Northern Central America
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announces an expanded partnership with Mastercard to bolster financial inclusion across Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Mastercard Commits to Delivering Economic Empowerment Tools and Resources to More Than One Million Women in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras
The commitments are part of Mastercard’s engagement, as a founding member, in the Partnership for Central America.
IFC Partners With Banco G&T Continental in Guatemala to Launch Its Climate Finance Business, Expand SME and Housing Finance
The $80 million-dollar funding will help G&T launch its climate finance business, a first in the country, focusing on financing green buildings and green housing projects.
Mastercard Opens Fintech, Cybersecurity Innovation Lab in Beersheba
The new center will focus on ransomware, digital identity and authentication, platform security, and fraud prevention.
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.
IFC Supports Banco Agromercantil, BAM to Expand Financing for SMEs Affected by COVID-19, Helping Economic Recovery in Guatemala
More than 1000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Guatemala will have improved access to finance, as a result of a partnership between IFC and Banco Agromercantil.
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.