Tag: Financial Inclusion
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Google expands consumer credit push in India with UPI-linked card
Google enters a rapid-fintech expansion in India Google is intensifying its foray into consumer finance in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets by launching a UPI-linked credit card in India. The move signals a broader push to integrate financial services with its vast ecosystem of apps and devices, aiming to bridge the gap for…
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Google Expands Consumer Credit With UPI-Linked Card in India
Google Expands into Indian Consumer Credit with UPI-Linked Card Google is widening its footprint in India’s consumer finance landscape with the launch of a UPI-linked credit card. The move follows years of growth in the country’s digital payments and fintech sectors, where a relatively small fraction of adults currently hold traditional credit cards. The new…
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Court Rejects Entrépo Finance’s Urgent Bid Over Government Payroll Deductions System
Overview: A setback for Entrépo Finance A court has rejected an urgent bid from microfinance lender Entrépo Finance. The company sought a court order compelling the minister of finance, Ericah Shafudah, to explain under oath how the government intends to implement a fully functional payroll deductions management system. The ruling marks a significant hurdle for…
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Standard Insurance S.C. Poised to Become Ethiopia’s 19th Insurance Provider
Overview: A New Player in Ethiopia’s Insurance Landscape Standard Insurance S.C. is preparing to enter the Ethiopian insurance market in the coming days, positioning itself as the country’s 19th registered insurance provider. The move comes as Ethiopia’s insurance sector seeks to broaden coverage and deepen financial inclusion, a priority for policymakers aiming to shield households…
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Philippines to Repay ADB Insurance Reform Loan Through 2040
Overview The Philippines will repay its latest loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over a 20-year period, extending through 2040. The funding supports broad insurance sector reforms intended to expand coverage, improve regulation, and strengthen financial resilience for Filipino families. The agreement was signed on Nov. 6 by authorities from the country’s financial leadership,…
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Philippines Reaches 2040 Milestone: ADB Insurance Reform Loan to Support Nationwide Coverage
Overview: A Long-Term Plan for Insurance Reform The Philippines has secured a significant loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance sweeping reforms in the country’s insurance sector. The agreement, signed in November, sets out a roadmap for implementation and repayment that extends all the way to 2040. Officials say the funding is designed…
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COOs Behind Nigeria’s Fintech Boom: Meet the Operators of the Top 5 Platforms
Introduction: The quiet drivers of Nigeria’s fintech ascendancy As Nigeria’s fintech scene surges, the leadership that often goes unseen is the Chief Operating Officer. While founders and CEOs generate the vision, COOs translate that vision into scalable, reliable operations. In the country’s five most influential fintech platforms—Opay, Flutterwave, Paystack, Paga, and Kuda Bank—the COO role…
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Africa Stablecoin Summit: Shaping the Future of Digital Money
Overview: A landmark gathering on Africa’s digital finance future The Africa Stablecoin Summit, held over two days in Johannesburg, brought together financial authorities, tech innovators, and business leaders from across the continent to explore how stablecoins could reshape Africa’s economic landscape. As governments and regulators increasingly scrutinize digital currencies, the summit served as a practical…
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Africa Stablecoin Summit: Shaping the Future of Digital Money in Africa
Overview: A Milestone Gathering for Africa’s Digital Currency Future The inaugural Africa Stablecoin Summit convened a diverse group of financial professionals, tech innovators, policymakers, and business leaders from across the continent to discuss the transformative potential of stablecoins and other digital currencies. Hosted in a major African city, the two-day event aimed to map practical…
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Africa Stablecoin Summit charts a course for digital money across the continent
Introduction: A landmark gathering on Africa’s digital money future The inaugural Africa Stablecoin Summit brought together financial executives, tech pioneers, policymakers, and business leaders from across the continent to discuss how digital currencies could strengthen Africa’s economy. Over two days, participants explored how stablecoins—digital assets pegged to stable values—could facilitate faster cross-border payments, reduce costs,…