Thunes, a global cross-border payments network for emerging economies, announced Monday (May 6) that it raised $10 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
As Financial Literacy month comes to a close, we take a look at how consumers are faring with their finances. Despite being saddled with debt, in our latest Financial Invisibles study, many were optimistic about the future even if they didn’t always make the best...
With the 2020 presidential election on the horizon, the theme of growing access to the banking system is becoming front and center. Democrats such as U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders view financial inclusion as a way to bring...
Aura, a community development financial institution that provides cost-friendly loans to families, has completed a $50 million private social bond issuance, the company announced on Thursday (Mar. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Two South African FinTech companies, Sasfin, a banking group, and Hello Paisa, a money transfer startup, are teaming up to start a bank with a goal of bringing thousands of South Africans who lack bank accounts into the country’s financial system, according to reports. Get...
A well-made chart can be good for a lot of things, like breaking down a complex problem into an accessible visual, illustrating a point or making a presentation more interesting. Last week, charts broke into a new niche: sparking Twitter wars between economists and social...
Lawmakers and regulators in the U.K. called for an overhaul of the cash system in the country to avoid people from being completely shut out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Startup mRelief, which helps low-income workers access food stamps, is teaming up with food delivery startup DoorDash to offer DoorDash credit to people eligible for food stamps in San Francisco, according to a report in TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Experian has announced the launch of Experian Boost, a free online platform that allows consumers to potentially boost their credit scores in an instant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
