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Visa launches Fintech Fast-track Program in Africa and other regions
Already rolled out in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, the program provides innovative fintechs with a faster and easier integration process with VisaNet, Visa’s global network, in addition to a suite of tailored digital solutions and growth capabilities.
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- Finance
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Africans continue to lead the way on mobile money
“Going forward it is expected that the mobile phone will continue to play an important role in the future of payments in Africa,” said Paul van der Knaap, Global Director of Strategy and Business Development for G4S Cash Solutions.
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- Finance
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenyans borrowed a record $620 million in just one month on Safaricom’s Fuliza overdraft service
Kenya’s Safaricom subscribes borrowed a record Sh6.2 billion ($620 million) in just one month on the Safaricom’s Fuliza overdraft service, clearly demonstrating a huge demand for instant, micro-loans in the country.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- fintech, mobile finance
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How Kenya’s M-Akiba App Can Teach Nigeria a Lot About Financial Inclusion
The Kenyan government recently announced that it would sell around $2.5 million worth of treasury bills through M-Akiba.
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- Finance
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Financial inclusion takes stage at massive blockchain hackathon
Financial inclusion and security will be one of the challenges at what is being billed as the world's largest blockchain and AI hackathon, taking place in the Netherlands this April.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Europe & Eurasia
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The Chinese New Year is a mobile cash bonanza
Baidu, known as China’s Google, offered a whopping 900 million yuan ($133 million) in cash prizes on Lunar New Year eve. The search giant partnered with CCTV New Year’s Gala, the most watched entertainment show in the world.
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- Finance
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- Asia Pacific
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- digital payments, fintech
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Globacom set for Nigeria mobile money launch
The service can be used on smartphones or basic handsets and, the company said, will require fewer details to register than traditional bank accounts.
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- Finance, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Accelerating to Investment: Four Strategies for Securing Follow-on Funding for Fintech Startups
Every startup wants to secure funding for growth. Yet for many fintech startups, especially in emerging markets, capital is scarce, business models are unproven, and investors are unfamiliar with the sector – so funding runs out before they can achieve impact. Under these challenging circumstances, BFA's Catalyst Fund accelerator has helped its early-stage, inclusive fintech startups raise substantial investment capital. Maelis Carraro and Malika Anand at BFA explore the secrets to its success.
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