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Mobile Money and the Unbanked: How Mobile Payments Can Support Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets
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Mobile Money and the Unbanked: How Mobile Payments Can Support Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets

Brad Hyett
by Brad Hyett0
The shift to a cashless society was already underway before the pandemic hit. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 has accelerated years’ worth of digital transformation within the space of a few short months. From contactless spending to the rise of e-wallets, it’s an exciting time for consumers as digital innovation offers easier......
A Humanitarian Partnership in Times of COVID
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A humanitarian Partnership in Times of COVID

Fintech News Desk
by Fintech News Desk0
In Burkina Faso, the Islamic Development Bank and Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development – the bank’s poverty alleviation arm joined hands with Light for The World to get immediate help to the communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of billions, and it......
Inclusive Fintech 50 Launches 2021 Competition to Recognize Early-Stage Fintechs Driving Innovation in an Era of Uncertainty
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Inclusive Fintech 50 Launches 2021 Competition to Recognize Early-Stage Fintechs Driving Innovation in an Era of Uncertainty

Fintech News Desk
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An independent panel of leading fintech experts will select 50 innovative inclusive fintech startups helping communities rebuild from the pandemic The Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) has launched the third year of Inclusive Fintech 50 (IF50), a competition to recognize the most promising inclusive fintech startups pushing the frontiers of......
Philippines’ Voyager Innovations Secures US$167 Million for PayMaya Expansion Into Financial Services, Digital Banking
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Philippines’ Voyager Innovations Secures US$167 Million for PayMaya Expansion Into Financial Services, Digital Banking

Fintech News Desk
by Fintech News Desk0
New funding to advance Voyager’s thrust of enabling all Filipinos with digital financial services through PayMaya and its soon-to-be-established digital bank Voyager Innovations, the leading technology company in the Philippines, announced that it raised US$167 million to fast-track financial inclusion in the Philippines through its financial technology arm, PayMaya Philippines......
Jingle Pay becomes the first Money Service Business with Shariah Certification
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Jingle Pay becomes the first Money Service Business with Shariah Certification

Fintech News Desk
by Fintech News Desk0
Jingle Pay, a UAE homegrown money service business, has become the first to offer its customers a world-first hybrid model where customers can choose to open an Islamic account or opt for a conventional alternative. Both accounts require no minimum balances, are fee-free, and can be opened via the Jingle......
Columbia Banking System, Inc. Enters California Through The Acquisition Of Bank Of Commerce Holdings
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. Enters California Through The Acquisition Of Bank Of Commerce Holdings

Fintech News Desk
by Fintech News Desk0
Columbia Banking System, Inc., the holding company for Columbia State Bank, and Bank of Commerce Holdings, the holding company for Merchants Bank of Commerce, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to merge Bank of Commerce into Columbia in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $266.0 million, or $15.72 per share of Bank of Commerce common stock based on Columbia’s stock......
PayBito Helps Users in the Philippines to Cash in Cryptocurrency with Their Crypto Exchange
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PayBito Helps Users in the Philippines to Cash in Cryptocurrency with Their Crypto Exchange

Fintech News Desk
by Fintech News Desk0
Cashing in crypto is a game-changer for Filipinos now with support from the global crypto exchange and trading platform PayBito With an augmented adoption of cryptocurrencies in the Philippines, the users of the Philippines watch out for courses of action to convert their digital assets into cash. Filipinos, seeking affordable......
Coin Cloud Doubles Down on Commitment to Bring Digital Currency to All with Appointment of Amondo Redmond as Global CMO
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Coin Cloud Doubles Down on Commitment to Bring Digital Currency to All with Appointment of Amondo Redmond as Global CMO

Fintech News Desk
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Redmond brings all-star relationships to the world’s leading digital currency machine company in a bid to mold the future of digital currency accessibility Coin Cloud, the largest and fastest-growing digital currency machine (DCM) operator in the world, has announced today the appointment of Amondo Redmond as Global Chief Marketing Officer.......
Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Kentucky
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Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Kentucky

Fintech News Desk
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Expansion Further Demonstrates High-Tech, High-Touch Approach to Client Service Bank of America announced it has opened its first financial centers in Kentucky. The opening of three centers in Lexington brings retail banking, lending and small business services to local clients, along with investing and personalized financial guidance from Merrill. In......
Padgett Business Services adds Amanda Aguillard as COO
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Padgett Business Services adds Amanda Aguillard as COO

Fintech News Desk
by Fintech News Desk0
Visionary leader in accounting industry to drive technology push for company Padgett Business Services, one of North America’s largest accounting service and business consulting providers, announced that it has named Amanda Aguillard, CPA as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Aguillard, an acclaimed leader in the accounting industry, will be tasked with......
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