EU and IFAD Launch New Initiative to Strengthen Financial Inclusion by Boosting Digital Remittances in Central Asia
This week IFAD launched the Platform for Remittances, Investment and Migrants’ Entrepreneurship (PRIME) Central Asia Initiative in Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Uzbek Fintech Development Supported Through $20M Line of Finance Agreement
The Line of Finance aims to promote Islamic finance, improve financial inclusion, and support private sector development in Uzbekistan.
Symbiotics Launches $10 million Social Bond With Hamkorbank From Uzbekistan
The proceeds of this Social Bond are to be allocated towards both micro loans up to $10,000 to microenterprises and SME loans up to $1 million to small and medium enterprises.
Telenor to Divest Wave Money, Exit Myanmar Mobile Banking
The sale of the stake for $53 million in cash values Wave Money at $104 million and is set to be finalized in the coming days, according to people close to the deal.
Central Bank of Myanmar Issues Remittance Licenses to More Local Companies
City Express Myanmar and Money King were granted remittance licenses on 5 January.
IFC, DAVR-BANK Boost Lending to MSMEs and Women-Owned Businesses in Uzbekistan
IFC's $5 million investment will provide critical working capital to help them continue their operations and stay afloat during the ongoing public health crisis.
Bank-Genie Partners With Cufa to Roll-Out Digital Banking for Myanmar Credit Unions
The program will enable credit unions to facilitate loan origination, approvals, disbursements, and deposits digitally.
Microfinance Firms in Myanmar Struggle to Stay Afloat in Second Wave
Government travel restrictions and orders to defer repayments and lower interest rates on loans due to COVID-19 have reduced the ability of Myanmar’s microfinance companies to help rural people who desperately need capital.
COVID-19 Is Boosting Fintech and Mobile Money in Myanmar, but What’s Next?
Where does Myanmar’s fintech industry stand after its first decade?