In what began as a recognition of workplace imbalances and inequities, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts are now evolving into a way of strengthening companies with a broad chorus of voices that add measurable value to the business. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Even in the face of the economic hardships that came with COVID-19, America’s unbanked dropped to around 4% last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Digital identity company Prove Identity has joined forces with Experian in a partnership designed to use identity verification tools to promote financial inclusion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Unbanked Nigerians and those using a feature phone in the country will soon have access to eNaira banking services through an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Some of the most underbanked populations in the world can be found in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where countries like Egypt have bank account ownership rates as low as 22%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Consumer finance company CreditCare Technology has teamed up with MoneyGram to expand further into the emerging markets of the Philippines, Vietnam and Nigeria. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Citigroup will be launching two pilot programs under the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Project REACh, or Roundtable for Economic Access and Change, to help underserved communities get more access to credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
A new card for people who are blind or partially sighted is now available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a new initiative between Ajman Bank and Mastercard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Digital and financial services solutions firm Vodacom is introducing a new cash advance product to give people who are underbanked fast access to funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
