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New IIF, CFI study shows banks’ contributions to financial inclusion
The study--based on in depth interviews of 24 banks in 19 countries--includes insights and innovative solutions to the business challenges of financial inclusion.
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Launch of the Mass Market Financial Inclusion Programme
In partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, Microcred Group, a digital finance group specialized in financial inclusion especially for micro-businesses and SMEs in Africa and China, launched the Mass Market Financial Inclusion Programme in the Ivory Coast, Senegal and Madagascar.
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Report: India’s PMJDY initiative narrowing gender divide in financial inclusion
PMJDY has played a crucial role to cover more Indian women under the financial inclusion folder with as many as 47 per cent of them possessing the basic bank account under the scheme, a report study said today.
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Uber Driver Data in Kenya Helps Bridge Credit Gap
Sidian Bank has approved its first car loans to experienced Uber [UBER.UL] drivers in Kenya, using a model the ride hailing service hopes can be rolled out across countries in Africa where a lack of customer data limits lending.
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- Transportation, Uncategorized
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Impact Engine Launches $10M Fund, Betting Capitalists Can Do Well While Doing Good
Some dismiss social impact entrepreneurship as a feel-good diversion. But a group of successful investors in Chicago are throwing $10 million on the table to prove that capitalists can do well while doing good.
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- North America
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MasterCard Commits to the Inclusion of 40 Million Micro and Small Merchants
To date, financial inclusion has been predominantly centered on providing the underserved and the unbanked with tools and transaction accounts. This remains a critical need with two billion unbanked people, the majority of whom are women, forced to operate in a cash economy.
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FINCA Mexico Awarded Smart Certification for Keeping Clients First
Today, Financiera FINCA, S.A. de C.V. SOFOM E.N. R (FINCA Mexico), a leading microfinance organization, announced it received Client Protection Certification by the Smart Campaign recognizing its strong ethical standards on client care and protection.
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Change.org Dives Into Crowdfunding
On Thursday, Change.org will launch a new feature with which petition signers can put their money where their signature is. It allows campaign creators to add a donation button to their petitions.
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