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World Bank Pushes to Expand Emerging Market Digital Payments

September 09, 2026
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Deutsche Bank Teams With World Bank On $1.1 Billion Trade Finance Platform
Partnerships // July 14, 2026

Deutsche Bank and the World Bank launched a 1-billion-euro (about $1.1 billion) trade finance platform, according to a Tuesday (July 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

IMF Says AI Can Win Fraud Fight if Banks Start Sharing Data
Fraud Prevention // April 15, 2026

In today’s interconnected financial system, digital vulnerabilities do not remain localized. They propagate. Fraudsters now operate with the speed, scale and coordination of multinational enterprises, leveraging emerging technologies and regulatory fragmentation to exploit vulnerabilities faster than authorities can respond. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Google and World Bank Partner on AI-Powered Services in Emerging Markets
Artificial Intelligence // October 14, 2025

Google and the World Bank partnered to work with governments to build artificial intelligence-powered public digital infrastructure in emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

World Bank Slashes Growth Projections Due to Tariff ‘Discord’
Economy // June 10, 2025

The World Bank says tariff-related discord is threatening 80 years of global prosperity. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
World Bank Says Public-Private Partnerships Essential to Financial Access

March 08, 2024
The global push for digital transformation is gaining momentum, with global institutions increasingly taking part in shaping the landscape. 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 this form, […]

World Bank Uses Data, Digital Tools to Support Female Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets

February 16, 2022
“Societies aren’t fully tapping their potential if they’ve got half of the population on the sidelines.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

High Tech Microlending — And Why Chickens Hatch Great ROI

June 08, 2020
The World Bank distributes about $25 billion a year to countries through governments that identify areas where investment is needed and capital can be deployed to build infrastructure. Get the...

Quick Reads
World Bank Pushes to Expand Emerging Market Digital Payments

September 09, 2026
Mastercard and Visa have joined a new World Bank initiative to promote digital payments in emerging markets. 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Deutsche Bank Teams With World Bank On $1.1 Billion Trade Finance Platform

July 14, 2026
Deutsche Bank and the World Bank launched a 1-billion-euro (about $1.1 billion) trade finance platform, according to a Tuesday (July 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Google and World Bank Partner on AI-Powered Services in Emerging Markets

October 14, 2025
Google and the World Bank partnered to work with governments to build artificial intelligence-powered public digital infrastructure in emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

World Bank Slashes Growth Projections Due to Tariff ‘Discord’

June 10, 2025
The World Bank says tariff-related discord is threatening 80 years of global prosperity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...