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 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 | 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 | 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...
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