Feb 11, 20195 things you need to know before getting a small loanA small personal loan can be a quick, convenient option to pay an immediate expense, like a medical bill or car repair, if you don’t have emergency savings or alternative ways to cover the expense. …Finance3 min readFinance3 min read
Feb 7, 2019Future of FinTech in South AsiaThe level of innovation and development has pushed the region to what’s been characterised as ‘a digital war’ between traditional banks and those leading the way in the development and deployment of new technologies. The boom began in 2010 in the e-commerce sector. .Over …Fintech3 min readFintech3 min read
Jan 31, 2019Financial Inclusion: Why we need to look at the gap between statistics and realityOver the last two centuries, free markets and globalization have had a positive effect on aggregate economic growth, contributing to better living conditions and the reduction of extreme poverty across the world. …Fintech3 min readFintech3 min read
Jan 24, 2019Digital lending in IndiaIndia has traditionally been an under-banked country. The existing banking system doesn’t work for the less fortunate and those in remotely located areas because most transactions are conducted in cash and ‘brick and mortar’ outlets make services expensive. India has significantly improved financial inclusion over the past four years. According…Fintech3 min readFintech3 min read
Jan 16, 2019Financial services mobility in AfricaAfrica is the global leader in mobile money, which has become an important component of Africa’s financial services landscape. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have dominated mobile money services in Africa for the past decade. …Fintech2 min readFintech2 min read
Jan 9, 2019Micro-financing in AsiaThe Asia micro-finance sector is undergoing transformational change. It has seen rampant growth, as innovations in the financial sector help micro-finance institutions (MFIs) boost their outreach and develop more diverse product offerings. Asia has the most micro-finance institutions (MFIs) among the world’s six developing regions (Africa; East Asia and the…Fintech2 min readFintech2 min read
