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... 
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...
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