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... 
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...
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