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Visa’s $1 Billion Acquisition of Pismo Expands Footprint in Latin America
The $1 billion purchase of Pismo by Visa is a significant development in the firm’s Latin American expansion plan.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Press Release: IFC Partners with Thai Credit Retail Bank to Help Boost Access to Finance for Small Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs in Thailand
Proceeds from the loan will be used to support MSMEs in Thailand, with at least 50 percent earmarked for women-owned or led MSMEs (WMSMEs).
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- Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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Press Release: IFC Partners with Orange Bank Africa to Increase Digital Lending for Small Businesses in West Africa
According to the World Bank Group's MSME finance gap report, 63 percent of MSMEs in Senegal and 57 percent in Côte d'Ivoire experience constraints when accessing a loan or line of credit.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: India’s Digital Transformation Could Be a Game-Changer for Economic Development
India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector faces a significant credit gap — between $250 billion and $300 billion.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: There Are More Refugees Today Than at Any Point in History Since WWII. A New Approach Aims to Turn Them Into the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs
If you’ve ever started your own business, you know the hard work and commitment it requires, but this challenge is far greater for refugees.
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- Global
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Rural-Fintech Startup Navadhan Raises USD $1.5 Million From Varanium, Anicut
Navadhan will use the funds to further build its AceN Tech platform which connects rural small businesses (MSMEs) with NBFCs and Banks in India.
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- Finance, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- financial inclusion, fintech, MSMEs, startups
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5G Adoption to Unlock Wealth of Opportunities for India’s Tech Talent Pool: Report
This will boost confidence to harness the potential of 5G, creating unprecedented job opportunities, driving innovation and shaping a transformative future.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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IndusInd Bank Announces Partnership with Wise to Offer Low-Cost Online Inward Remittance Services
IndusInd Bank has today announced its partnership with Wise, the global technology company specializing in moving and managing money around the world.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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