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...
by Sharone Perlstein | Apr 23, 2018 | Microfinance
While the debate surrounding equal pay for women continues to make headlines around the world, there are still over 1 billion women who have no access to any type of formal financial services. Correcting this type of discrimination against women is the foundation to...
by Sharone Perlstein | Apr 15, 2018 | Microfinance
Pakistan Proves to be Fertile Ground Mobile banking, also known as branchless banking, is proving to be a huge success in Pakistan. Estimates are that by 2020, the market will grow from today’s 2% to 35%. The popularity of the platform and huge potential for growth...
by Sharone Perlstein | Mar 27, 2018 | Microfinance
Is Fintech Opening The Financial Markets up to Risk? The Financial Stability Review (SFR) this year saw the Central Bank Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) highlight potential consequences of fintech innovations. Known as a country with lenient regulations and...
by Sharone Perlstein | Mar 21, 2018 | Microfinance
Because of the significant role played by the settlement department in any big company, it is vital that it is given the support required to maintain the company’s credit rating, risk rating, solvency and cash flow. Through technological advances, corporate tasks are...
by Sharone Perlstein | Feb 18, 2018 | Microfinance
Africa faces seemingly insurmountable challenges. There are civil wars, terrorism, disease, drought, famine, and poverty. Yet, in the midst of all this lack, there is amazing potential for socio-economic recovery. Mobile Phones are an Important Link Mobile phones...
by Sharone Perlstein | Feb 5, 2018 | Microfinance
Bandhan began as a small economic non-profit in West Bengal, India. Its mission: alleviate poverty. Its founders believed that the best way to accomplish this mission would be to open up avenues of economical empowerment to disadvantaged women. This way, they...
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