financial inclusion

Wells Fargo Narrows Focus of Home Lending Business

Wells Fargo Narrows Focus of Home Lending Business
Wells Fargo Narrows Focus of Home Lending Business
January 11, 2023  |  Banking

Wells Fargo is shrinking and simplifying its home lending business. The business will now focus on bank customers and minority communities, while the bank exits...

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Consumer Education Reaps Loyalty Benefits for Financial Institutions
Consumer Education Reaps Loyalty Benefits for Financial Institutions
January 09, 2023  |  Financial Inclusion

Financial institutions have an opportunity to provide customers with the financial literacy tools they want. January is Financial Wellness Month, and as inflation continues to...

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Nigeria’s Cash Crackdown Stands in Contrast to EU’s Pro-Cash Agenda
Nigeria’s Cash Crackdown Stands in Contrast to EU’s Pro-Cash Agenda
January 08, 2023  |  Cash

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking a tough stance on the cash economy. On Monday (Jan. 9), new limits on ATM withdrawals come...

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Sezzle Expands Credit-Building Service to Canada
Sezzle Expands Credit-Building Service to Canada
December 29, 2022  |  BNPL

Sezzle is now offering its credit-building service Sezzle Up in Canada. Already available in the United States, Sezzle Up now enables users of Sezzle’s buy...

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Banks and FinTechs See Collaborative Opportunity to Reach Emerging Market Consumers
Banks and FinTechs See Collaborative Opportunity to Reach Emerging Market Consumers
December 29, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Brazil proves boosting financial inclusion and giving underserved populations bank account access is a smartphone away. PayU Global Payments CEO Mario Shiliashki said it will...

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Smartpay Uses Open Banking to Streamline BNPL in Japan
Smartpay Uses Open Banking to Streamline BNPL in Japan
December 27, 2022  |  BNPL

Smartpay is using open banking to streamline online installment purchases for customers in Japan. The new Smartpay Bank Direct enables customers to pay for online...

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Equifax Looks to Expand Brazilian Reach With Boa Vista Acquisition
Equifax Looks to Expand Brazilian Reach With Boa Vista Acquisition
December 19, 2022  |  Partnerships

Equifax has made an offer to acquire Brazilian credit services company Boa Vista Serviços. Under the terms of the deal, Equifax would give shareholders 8...

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Collaboration Required to Deliver on Financial Inclusion in Africa
Collaboration Required to Deliver on Financial Inclusion in Africa
December 19, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

It’s been a tumultuous and volatile year for businesses around the world. And while the uncertainty is expected to continue into 2023, Karen Nadasen, CEO...

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