Financial Inclusion

Financial Inclusion
Tailored Payments Solutions Unlock Growth for Underserved Self-Employed Segment in Africa
March 25, 2022

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs play a critical role in the overall development of most economies, particularly in emerging regions like Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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JPMorgan Gives $1.5M to UK Loan Nonprofit
March 17, 2022

JPMorgan Chase has made a $1.5 million (1.2 million pounds) philanthropic commitment to help low-income and underserved people in the U.K. access affordable loans, the banking giant said in a news release Thursday (March 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Undocumented, Unbanked Consumers Turn to Data-Rich Finance Allies for Auto Loans
March 14, 2022

There’s no consensus on the number of undocumented people living and working in the U.S. Estimates vary widely, from just under 12 million to more than 20 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Democratizing Investment Opportunities For MENA’s Underbanked Populations
February 25, 2022

Retail investors have become a powerful force in many developed markets, thanks to the growth of platforms like Robinhood in the United States and Freetrade in the United Kingdom that offer fee-free commission, ease of use and a wide range of investment choices for users....

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FinTech Kashat, Mastercard Partner to Expand Financial Services to Egypt’s Underserved
February 09, 2022

With as many as 67% of Egypt’s residents without a bank account, Mastercard and FinTech Kashat have signed a deal to digitize onboarding, disbursement and collections for the Middle East and North Africa, the companies announced Tuesday (Feb 8). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today in FinTech: Mos Targets Gen Z for Finance Assist; Tipalti Handles Unified eSports Payouts
February 06, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Gen Z banking, eSports payments and decentralized finance (DeFi) loans grab headlines, while a former Google executive heads to Brazilian payments FinTech Ebanx as president of global payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Experian Go Program Aimed at ‘Credit Invisibles’
January 26, 2022

Credit data company Experian has launched Experian Go, a free program to help almost 50 million “credit invisibles,” or people with limited or no credit history, start building credit by creating an Experian credit report, according to a Wednesday (Jan. 26) press release. Get the...

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Boston FinTech GiveCard Helps Unhoused Find Homes
December 27, 2021

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Family Finance Segment Booms Amid Rising Competition To Serve Cash-Free Kids
December 21, 2021

As a growing number of competitors enter the family finance segment, Brian Dong says this proves that Greenlight was right to move into the space and deliver services to cover a previously unmet need.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...