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The Digital Revolution Has Reached the Financial Inclusion Sector

The Digital Revolution Has Reached the Financial Inclusion Sector

by Sharone Perlstein | May 1, 2019 | Microfinance

Digital innovation is trending in the financial inclusion sector. Words like big data, mobile wallets, and digital credit are buzzwords at financial inclusion and microfinance conferences. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in general understand that they need to...
DApact Makes Microfinance Loans Affordable for Cambodians

DApact Makes Microfinance Loans Affordable for Cambodians

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...
Riby Secures Key Funding from Microtraction

Riby Secures Key Funding from Microtraction

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...
What Lessons Can Asia Learn from Africa’s Fintech Success?

What Lessons Can Asia Learn from Africa’s Fintech Success?

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...
Financial Inclusion Has Improved in Sub-Saharan Africa But Challenges Remain

Financial Inclusion Has Improved in Sub-Saharan Africa But Challenges Remain

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...
Blockchain Tech Poses a Serious Threat to Big Banks

Blockchain Tech Poses a Serious Threat to Big Banks

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...
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Sharone Perlstein

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I have more than 20 years of experience in the real estate, sustainable resource development and financial industries. Born in Israel, I have partnered with or been the initiator of several unique and successful global businesses.

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