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Whilst falling short of the heights seen in September 2022, the US dollar continues to reign supreme as the world’s preferred currency for international payments. As its dominance continues to impact ...
The number and severity of natural disasters continue to rise, with more flooding, hailstorms, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes on the horizon. Research from Munich Re estimates that hurricanes ...
By Mojaloop Foundation Director of Market Development Steve Haley As the world signals a potential recession, now more than ever small investments in inclusive financial infrastructure will potentiall...
The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the economy and placed gig and hourly wage workers at disproportionate risks. They are under a microscope and in the spotlight. This is because the job lo...
India recently launched the digital version of its domestic currency, thereby embarking on its journey with Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The “Digital Rupee” or “e-Rupee” had been made availab...
Recently I read a very interesting and stimulating article in a Dutch newspaper. It was about the Community Currency named Sarafu that is used in Kenya’s rural communities thereby trying to solve the ...
The buzz around SME or MSME Lending has been around for quite some time. For the uninitiated, MSME is Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. To give you a perspective, Government of India defines ente...
An account that will let you accept, store and send funds in multiple currencies with the ability to exchange between currencies. But there are different ways this can be achieved. 1. Multipl...
The financial landscape is constantly transforming, verging the modern world closer to a digitally dominated future. SMEs, being the economy boosters, choose the approach to strive and develop in this...
We all know dealing with the evolving cost of living crisis is going to require a coordinated effort across government, business and local communities. The fintech industry also has a vital role to pl...
Is AI really the future of accountancy? Artificial intelligence (AI) has been subject to a great deal of both hype and scepticism throughout its history. It’s a technology that sparks most people’s...
For banking and financial services across the globe that embrace digital ID, the benefits will be vast. The digital ID ecosystem to enable this now exists and is rapidly expanding. Offerings are emerg...