The discrepancy between rich and poor has gone to far. Does it make sense for such a few people in the world to hold all of it’s assets? As we get older we start having thoughts about our purpose in this world. We are exhausting our natural resources. We are…

Israel & the Gulf Countries, are undergoing a discreet warming of relations at the Government level, as the Gulf states are not threatened directly by Israel and share a common enemy in Iran. …

Life, Health, and property insurance is available to people in developing countries. In 2007, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation issued grants of $24.4 million to Opportunity International, one of the world’s largest microfinance institutions, and $34 million to the International Labour Organization, to support the exploration of inclusive insurance…

The Lessons That Asia Can Learn from the African Fintech Success Story Fintech has proven to be a game changer for Africa’s unbanked citizens. The proliferation and acceptance of mobile phones across the continent created a channel that has economically empowered many Africans. Platforms such as payment apps, mobile wallets, and microlenders have enabled people to access important financial products and services…

Microfinance and National Prosperity When governments are putting together financial strategies to ensure future prosperity, they are now increasingly conscious of how microfinance banking can contribute to their plans. This is especially true of developing nations, where a number of different factors typically cause problems that microfinance can certainly help to resolve. Where other…

The banking system has embraced some of the latest technologies, but overall it is resistant to change and makes incremental progress. That’s why, the arrival of disruptive technologies and innovative solutions such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies, have struck fear at the heart of the financial system. After initially ignoring and…

The usual ‘cut’ taken by traditional banks when processing payments could be under threat by fintech companies that offer clients more effective banking services, mobile payments and cashless banking services. …

Is Cryptocurrency a Commodity? In what may be a landmark case, a Boston judge will rule on whether a cryptocurrency may be considered a commodity, in much the same way that gold is, and should therefore be subject to jurisdiction and by extension, control by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Cryptocurrency Fraud Case This case…

There are many Fintech startups that market their products to consumers, but even more that market their products to other businesses. The Fintech market encompasses a wide range of products, services and software, many of which are used by businesses. One of the key purposes of Fintech solutions is to…