Impact of COVID-19 on Fintechs - Country: India
Deep dive into the innovative strategies that fintechs used to overcome the pandemic, measures taken by the government and regulators to enable ecosystem players, and support lent from investors and accelerators.
BECU Taps MX for Savings App
MX announced it has partnered with BECU today to build a mobile app feature Quick Save that encourages BECU members to build savings through frequent, small-amount transfers.
World Bank's IFC Invests $10m in FintechOS to Boost Financial Inclusion
The investment is part a previously announced $60 million Series B funding round for FintechOS.
Fintech and Financial Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean
This paper analyzes how governments can leverage rapid expansion of fintech activities to drive financial inclusion in the region.
Thailand's Fintech Comes of Age
Ongoing shifts toward e-commerce, digital payments (including contactless), and instant payments have all been significantly boosted during the pandemic with real-time payments surging by 104 percent.
India: Fintech Firms Set for IPOs but Face Challenges
India’s fintech sector is set for landmark Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in the next five months as at least three startups – Paytm, Mobikwik, Policybazaar – are likely to raise up to $3.7 billion through public offers.
Egypt Eyes Surge in Fintech Investment After New Laws
New legislation and regulatory changes in Egypt are set to unleash a surge in new fintech investments and change the way the country’s largely unbanked citizens do business, industry players say.
Apply for the 2021 Fintech Innovation Challenge by 11 June!
Women’s World Banking’s Fintech Innovation Challenge provides a global stage to highlight fintech innovations focused on building women's security and prosperity in the face of global inequalities.
Fintech Potential for Remittance Transfers: A Central America Perspective
This paper analyzes the potential for fintech to facilitate cheaper and more efficient remittances, and to enhance financial inclusion in Central America.