The IFC funding to Moldova's leading commercial bank and lender will support the bank's on-lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a key pillar of the Moldovan economy.

AFI is inviting financial sector regulators and policymakers to nominate themselves for an award given to the AFI member institution that has demonstrated unwavering commitment and leadership in optimizing new technology and innovation to drive financial inclusion.

Through this partnership, Fintel Connect will provide Cheese with its cutting-edge performance marketing technology to help the company offer affordable credit solutions to underbanked consumers in the United States of America.

The Global SME Finance Awards competition recognizes the commitments and achievements of financial institutions and fintech companies in delivering outstanding products and services to their SME clients.

+ Sourcing2Equal Colombia brings together 15 corporate buyers operating in Colombia to make specific and measurable commitments to increase access to corporate procurement opportunities for women-owned small and medium enterprises.

The capital Incofin raised from the new shareholders will boost the company’s capacity to launch new initiatives, including funds integrating a smart climate and gender lens. 

Network International the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa region, has renewed its partnership with one of Nigeria’s largest financial service providers, Polaris Bank Limited, to deepen financial inclusion and digital transformation.

Through its all-in-one app that provides access to financial services, BABB is harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology to streamline and simplify the process of peer-to-peer transactions across borders.

The $10 million MicroVest investment in Annapurna microfinance aims to promote economic inclusion in underserved rural communities, with a specific emphasis on empowering women in India.

This ZAR 60 billion (≈ USD 3.3 billion) investment is expected to contribute significantly to enhancing network resilience, further accelerating Vodacom’s deep rural coverage program to help bridge the digital divide and deepening financial inclusion.