by Sharone Perlstein | Oct 2, 2018 | Fintech, Microfinance
The financial system has largely recovered after the turmoil of 2018 and the global financial crisis. Few real changes have been made, though. Although reform has been promised on both sides of the Atlantic, the system has remained largely the same. A decade after the...
by Sharone Perlstein | Sep 20, 2018 | Fintech
Financial technology, commonly referred to as Fintech has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry in just a couple of years. The expansion continues and both startups and established companies diligently work towards developing new apps and sites aimed at helping...
by Sharone Perlstein | Sep 12, 2018 | Fintech
A record number of fintech startups coupled with significant investment in fintech has left no doubt that this industry is here to stay, and its impact can be felt in financial markets across the globe. The Numbers Tell the Story A recent report issued by Deloitte...
by Sharone Perlstein | Aug 28, 2018 | Fintech
The Present and Future of AI in Banking With platforms like Google and Apple investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to help make the user experience easier, it makes sense that other industries and sectors are also investing in the development of AI to...
by Sharone Perlstein | Jul 16, 2018 | Fintech, Microfinance
Should Banks Behave Like FinTech Companies? This was the topic at the recent CB Insights’ Future of Fintech Conference. With all the news focused on how fintech companies are disrupting the global marketplace, one might conclude that banks need to make a serious...
by Sharone Perlstein | Jun 19, 2018 | Microfinance
The microfinance sector is rapidly expanding especially in developing nations. At a summit in India on the challenges and opportunities faced by microfinance and fintech companies operating in this space, several key areas were identified as challenges: 1. Financial...
by Sharone Perlstein | May 13, 2018 | Microfinance
Growth in the Fintech industry is exponential, every day there are new providers, solutions and products in this sector. From financial software to enterprise level organization and structures, fintech products and solutions are everywhere. Markets and Market report...
by Sharone Perlstein | Apr 30, 2018 | Microfinance
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the lending division for the private sector of the World Bank, doubled their investment in India in 2017. This investment will inform the division’s strategy moving forward. Investing in India – A Success Story The IFC has...
by Sharone Perlstein | Apr 23, 2018 | Microfinance
While the debate surrounding equal pay for women continues to make headlines around the world, there are still over 1 billion women who have no access to any type of formal financial services. Correcting this type of discrimination against women is the foundation to...
by Sharone Perlstein | Apr 15, 2018 | Microfinance
Pakistan Proves to be Fertile Ground Mobile banking, also known as branchless banking, is proving to be a huge success in Pakistan. Estimates are that by 2020, the market will grow from today’s 2% to 35%. The popularity of the platform and huge potential for growth...
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