COVID-19: FNFI Backs Nine Microfinance Institutions
The National Fund for Inclusive Finance is putting in place mechanisms to support its partnering microfinance institutions amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation Lends $3.7M to Assilassimé Solidarite of Togo, Agora Microfinance Zambia
The foundation has announced its disbursal of local-currency loans to Togo-based Assilassimé Solidarite in an amount approximately equivalent to $2.5 million and Agora Microfinance Zambia in an amount approximately equivalent to $1.2 million.
Argentina’s Central Bank Trials Blockchain for New Interbank Settlement Layer
The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is testing a new blockchain-powered clearing system that could be used by some of the country's largest financial institutions.
Argentine Foreign Minister Lauds Brac’s Social Development and Financial Inclusion Initiatives
Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Andres Cafiero visited BRAC head office on Monday to learn about BRAC's approach to designing anti-poverty solutions, especially with a focus on women's empowerment and financial inclusion of rural women.
Fintechs Transform Banking Landscape in Argentina, Reaching Full Population Coverage
The Argentinian Central Bank recently announced that, with the assistance of non-traditional players such as fintech, the financial system is on the verge of achieving full coverage for the adult population.
Argentine Banks File Complaint Against Mercado Libre Over its Fintech Business
This marks a significant escalation in a longstanding dispute between the financial sector and the Buenos Aires-based fintech giant.