by Sharone Perlstein | Feb 4, 2019 | Microfinance
Microfinancing in Cambodia is enabling broader access to the country’s economic pie, thus helping move more citizens out of poverty. However, the microfinance industry is not reaching its full potential, as high interest rates keep borrowers in debt and make the loans...
by Sharone Perlstein | Jan 23, 2019 | Fintech
There has been a lot of hype about the Fintech (financial technology) industry. It is referred to as one of the biggest disrupters of the modern era. The industry appears to be highly successful. The media outlets are filled with stories about new startups, public...
by Sharone Perlstein | Jan 8, 2019 | Microfinance
Key Investments Are Strengthening Fintech Startup Market in Nigeria Nigeria is fertile ground for financial technology entrepreneurs. The majority of Nigeria’s consumer base continues to be underbanked, a reality that has created a $5.5 billion market for...
by Sharone Perlstein | Dec 12, 2018 | Microfinance
The African Fintech Success Story: Can it be Duplicated in Asia? Both Africa and Asia face some similar socio-economic and geographical challenges. Improving national economies and equalizing access to financial services is key to paving the way for the countries of...
by Sharone Perlstein | Nov 21, 2018 | Microfinance
Mobile-based financial services have become more common in sub-Saharan African countries, particularly in Kenya. Cellphone availability has played a significant role in making financial services more accessible to all segments of the population. Low-income sectors of...
by Sharone Perlstein | Nov 19, 2018 | Fintech
Access to Financial Services is the Pathway to Socio-Economic Growth in Asia Asia holds great potential for economic growth, but that potential will only be fully realized with increased access to financial services. Checking and savings accounts, lending platforms,...
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...
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