146 Results from 2023, /inclusion
Raja Creditmantri@123 Business Analyst at Creditmantri
Maintaining a good credit score is essential for establishing a solid credit history and being in the good books of credit rating providers. Here are some tips to help you build and maintain a favorable credit score. Tips to Maintain a Favourable Credit Score Pay bills on time - Paying your bills, loans, and credit card payments on time is one of...
09 July 2023 /inclusion Fintech
A personal loan is a great way to fund your financial needs. Personal loans can be used for a variety of reasons and hence making it a perfect choice for applicants. They come with flexible repayment tenure which allows better management of finances. As with any other loan, a personal loan has to be paid back. So, what are the ways in which the E
07 July 2023 /inclusion Fintech
Donica Venter
In our latest blog post, Traderoot CEO, Jan Ludik, digs into embedded finance and some of the benefits and challenges of adopting this innovative solution. Embedded finance is a rapidly growing trend in the financial technology industry. It involves integrating financial services and products into non-financial platforms and applications, such a...
07 July 2023 /payments /inclusion Embedded Finance
Retired Member
Fintech brands are no strangers to using cutting-edge technology in their services. But that doesn’t mean there’s no room to implement workspace management tools to optimize operations and stay ahead of the competition. In fact, companies that fail to adapt to new trends and systems will eventually fall by the wayside. So, what tools can be utiliz...
28 June 2023 /startups /inclusion Fintech
Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
In 1995, when Bill Gates tried to explain why the Internet was awesome on the Letterman show, he was laughed at. The first version of the internet didn't solve any real-world problems; with naysayers determined to pick-apart its early attempts at ‘innovation’. The ability to ‘broadcast’ a baseball game was sniggered at as a “...copy of radio”; whi...
26 June 2023 /inclusion /crypto
Rob Straathof CEO at Liberis
Payments lie at the intersection of commerce and the ever-expanding digital economy. For the Payment Service Providers (PSPs) that ply their trade in this dynamic space, there’s a unique opportunity to create new revenue streams and increase merchant retention: diversification. By partnering with an embedded finance platform, PSPs can go beyond ...
21 June 2023 /inclusion Embedded Finance
Andrew Beatty Head of Wealth, Retirement & International at FIS
Interest rates may be the most relevant metric in the financial world. No other single variable has such a profound and universal impact on the prospects of financial services firms and their customers. Rising interest rates affect everyone, but they don’t affect everyone equally. Predictably, savers and borrowers experience rising rates different...
16 June 2023 /retail /inclusion Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
What comes to mind when you think of ‘the blockchain’? If you equate ‘the blockchain’ with crypto - you’re not alone. The truth is, however, that crypto is simply a product and blockchain is the technology behind it. Blockchain technology and its potential is far bigger than just crypto - with applications across diverse industries that can benefi...
15 June 2023 /inclusion /crypto
Muluken Alemu CEO at INDEPENDENT FINTECH CONSULTANT
Ethiopia has 1 city in the top 1000 and is one of Eastern Africa's best countries for setting up a startup. Ethiopia's startup scene saw an increase in 2023 and jumped 2 spots from the previous year, outranking Paraguay. The Global Startup Ecosystem Index ranks Ethiopia in the top 100. The vibrants eed ecosystem of Ethiopia has jumped 5 spots to se...
08 June 2023 /payments /inclusion ETHIO FINTECH
Ahead of rate meetings, the Fed faces a whipsawing dilemma each time. Can they raise rates considering the current state of the banking market and impending credit issues? But equally, can they afford not to with inflation still running so far above target? The two most recent Fed meetings saw the interest rate increasing by 25bp, in March and earl...
07 June 2023 /inclusion /markets Financial Inclusion
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