Thursday
September 10
2026

Press Release: World Bank Group Launches Initiative to Help Local Financial Institutions Expand Digital Payments in Emerging Markets

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, has launched a risk-sharing initiative to help banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions in emerging markets expand access to digital payments for consumers and small businesses.

Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.

Source: IFC (link opens in a new window)

Tags
digital inclusion, digital payments, financial inclusion, fintech, global development, MSMEs