Financial Inclusion

Financial Inclusion
M-Pesa/Microsoft Pact Underscores Tech’s Role in Small Business Financial Inclusion  
January 16, 2024

The recent announcement of joint efforts by Microsoft to build new financial services for businesses hints at a multipronged effort to boost financial inclusion … Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Visa Foundation Pledges $100 Million to Advance Digital Financial Inclusion
November 15, 2023

Visa and Visa Foundation have announced initiatives to support small and micro businesses across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies and the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bloom Credit Unveils Credit-Building Tool for Renters
October 31, 2023

Financial wellness platform Bloom Credit launched a credit reporting service for rental payment data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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‘Candid Conversations’ and Credit Building Help Consumers Survive the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
October 11, 2023

The U.S. consumer is barely making ends meet and is one emergency expense away from financial dire straits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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‘Hope Inside Cross River’ Helps Consumers Increase Savings
September 27, 2023

Cross River Bank and Operation Hope say their financial literacy initiative has helped consumers boost their savings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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HSBC and Nova Team to Help UK Immigrants Boost Their Credit
September 18, 2023

British banking giant HSBC and Nova Credit want to let U.K. immigrants improve their credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Nelo and Paymentology Team to Expand Google Pay Use in Mexico
September 12, 2023

Consumer payments platform Nelo has joined forces with Paymentology to drive financial inclusion in Mexico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Petal Secures $200 Million to Expand Credit Card Program
August 03, 2023

Petal is preparing to expand its credit card program after securing a $200 million debt facility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Tala Money App Gains 800,000 New Customers in First Half
July 20, 2023

Tala added 800,000 new customers in the first half of the year — a 114% increase in growth compared to the first half of 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...