DeFi still has much to prove when it comes to lending to the financially excluded. Thankfully, we are starting to see models that are using DeFi to be more relevant for credit for underserved ...

The prevailing narrative in the financial technology industry has centered around one central concept: access. The promise of fintech “revolutionizing” financial services has led many to celebrate the ...

Financial inclusion guarantees an individual or business access to useful affordable financial services. This is relevant in supporting economies throughout the world. Regardless of being crucial, the ...

The FATF’s Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures highlights Egypt’s success in balancing access to financial services with strict compliance with ...

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What Is Digital Financial Inclusion? Digital financial inclusion revolves around ensuring that all individuals and businesses, particularly those in underserved or marginalised communities, have ...

, a Tunisian fintech and insurtech startup, has raised its first pre-seed round led by United Gulf Financial Services ( UGFS North Africa) , a Tunisia-based asset management and private equity firm ...

Financial transactions could soon be as straightforward as sending a text, thanks to the transformative power of blockchain technology. Both industry insiders and regulatory bodies are keenly ...

Egypt’s approach to financial inclusion, led by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), has been recognized by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as an international best practice, the bank announced in ...