Hong Kong Alt-Lender Oriente Raises $50m as It Looks to Step up Efforts in a Highly Competitive Sector
Oriente will use the money to boost its growth in existing markets and further new developments in places like Vietnam.
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Remittances to Fall for First Time in 11 Years
However, even though this is a 7.6 percent drop from last year’s $17 billion, Vietnam will remain the ninth biggest remittance beneficiary in the world.
Kamel Pay and Mastercard Launch New Card Propositions to Drive Financial Inclusion in the UAE
The partnership will see the launch of two unique card products designed to meet the growing needs of businesses and underbanked individuals, supported by a feature-rich digital app powered by Mastercard’s secure, contactless payment technology.
IFC, LeapFrog Investments and DEG Invest in Vietnam’s HDBank to Help Accelerate Economic Recovery, Expand Lending to Smaller Businesses, and Boost Resiliency of the Banking Sector
Investment will increase access to credit for retail and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with specific focus on women entrepreneurs.
Vietnamese Fintech Startup Trusting Social Raises $65m Series C
Trusting Social is an AI fintech company aspiring to democratize financial services through AI-based consumer insights and embedded finance.
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.
IFC Loans to Vietnam Prosperity Bank and Oriental Bank to Boost Finance for Local Businesses Amid COVID-19, Support Economic Recovery
The aim of the additional financing is to help local businesses with disrupted cash flows sustain operations and maintain jobs.
COVID-19 Hits Remittances To Vietnam
Overseas remittances are expected to fall short of the target this year due to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns around the world.