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Viewpoint: Bank-Telco Distrust Inhibits South Africa’s Financial Inclusion
Although partnerships between banks and telcos are essential in enabling financial inclusion to billions of people in Africa, the egos among the institutions are hindering such partnerships, especially in SA.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: New-Age Banking Increases the Ambit of Financial Inclusion in India
Over the past decade, the Indian banking sector has witnessed a sustained push in the form of a number of initiatives and reforms from the government as well as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The sector has grown significantly in terms of customer base, coverage and business.
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- South Asia
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Weekly Roundup 9-19-15: Impact investing gets bizarro, poverty surveys get reflective, Gates gets quizzed
We highlight a unique anti-poverty tool geared toward heads of low-income households rather than policy-makers, discuss a truly bizarre new entrant into the "impact investing" scene, and take a quiz with Bill Gates in this Roundup.
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Equity Completes Acquisition of DRC-Based ProCredit Bank
Equity has completed acquisition of ProCredit Bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo after receiving regulatory approval from Kenya and DRC.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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FI2020 Week to Convene Global Conversations on Financial Inclusion
The Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion (CFI) today announced the upcoming launch of Financial Inclusion 2020 (FI2020) Week, taking place from November 2-6, 2015.
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- Technology
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Tablets + Smartphones = Easier Microloans?: New Accion case study explores use of digital field applications by microfinance banks
Providing micro financial services often involves manual processes which limit the potential for scaling up and expose clients to poor service, errors and fraud. That's why many microfinance banks are increasing the use of tablets, smartphones and other digital tools among loan officers and other staff. Accion has published a case study aiming to provide some clarity on the impact of these devices.
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- Education, Technology, Telecommunications
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Mobile Finance and Commerce 2.0: Mondato Summit Asia to discuss why emerging Asia could lead the way – Oct. 20-21, 2015
The mobile finance and commerce (MFC) ecosystem in the Philippines and across emerging Asia has grown to the point where it is on the verge of producing “MFC 2.0,” and leading the world in innovation. Mondato Summit Asia will bring together thought leaders and practitioners in Manila on Oct. 20-21 to discuss what the future of MFC is likely to look like in this region and beyond.
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The Risks of Government-Led Financial Inclusion: Why agent networks in India need to move beyond government mandates
Over the years, the government of India has facilitated financial access by promoting account opening through various programs. And, at first glance, some of the numbers associated with the government's inclusion mandates look good. But a more detailed look reveals a bleak picture that includes high agent attrition and low account activity rates.
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- Impact Assessment
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