This event will focus on increasing the reach of “investable and profitable businesses” that contribute to solving global issues. Through February 17, those who operate such entities
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MICROFINANCE EVENT: FinovateSpring; May 23-25, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA
This event focuses on financial technology (fintech), with 60 demos on the agenda as well as sessions such as: (1) Why Reimagining
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: SentBe Launches Remittances from US to 50 Countries
The South Korean money-transfer service SentBe recently announced the official launch of its service allowing individuals to send remittances from the US to Australia, Canada, Nigeria, member nations of the EU and 24 additional countries in Eurasia. The firm also serves individuals sending payments from
MICROFINANCE EVENT: 10th Sankalp Africa Summit; March 1-2, 2023; Nairobi, Kenya
This event will focus on mechanisms through which entrepreneurial partnerships can solve global issues. The agenda offers time for one-on-one meetings plus 40 group sessions covering topics such as
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Nala Expands to Kenya, Offers Direct Bill Payment from UK, US
Nala, a financial technology firm launched in Tanzania in 2018, expanded into Kenya earlier in 2022, allowing money transfers from the US and UK in partnership with
MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Fintech Summit; November 2-4, 2022; Cape Town, South Africa
The eighth edition of this event offers attendees 21 sessions presented by stakeholders representing fintech [financial technology] firms and investors overseeing total capital of USD 4.5 billion. The detailed event program is yet to be announced, but it is to include
MICROFINANCE EVENT: Columbia University Social Enterprise Conference; October 14, 2022; New York, USA
Themed “Capital for Good,” this conference focuses on the role of capital in solving global issues. The program includes
MICROFINANCE EVENT: MEDA Convention: Celebrating Entrepreneurship; November 2-6, 2022; Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
With the aim of advancing the success of entrepreneurs, this event offers plenary sessions such as: (1) Revolutionizing Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Bridging the Finance Gap for Women Entrepreneurs; and (2) Food Security: Addressing the Risks in Our Global Food Systems and What It Means for Entrepreneurs. On November 5, the MEDAx Pitch Competition offers prizes
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Visa Everywhere Initiative Accepting Applications for $500k Fintech Innovation Competition
US-based payment technology firm Visa and TechCrunch, a media company owned by US-based technology firm Yahoo, recently opened the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2022, a contest awarding USD 500,000 in prizes to firms that “deliver innovative payment and commerce solutions.” Applicants apply based on their
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Kestra Financial, TriLinc Global Collaborate to Expand Retail Access to Impact Investments
Two US-based firms, Kestra Financial and TriLinc Global, recently agreed to collaborate to give Kestra’s 1,800 registered representatives access to TriLinc’s impact funds, which have a total volume of USD 1.2 billion. TriLinc’s funds, which target low- and middle-income countries, seek
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: DFC Launches $75b “Roadmap for Impact” to Reach 30m in Developing Countries by 2025 with Healthcare, Financial Inclusion, Technology, Energy, Food Security, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), a government-backed institution, recently announced its first global development strategy, which is called “The Roadmap for Impact.” This Roadmap involves harnessing partnerships valued at a total USD 75 billion “to reach more than 30 million people in developing countries by 2025…[and] support the response to the COVID pandemic.” DFC plans to
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Mastercard Partner on E-money, Payment Cards, Islamic Fintech, Mentoring, Technology Training for Girls
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), a government-controlled entity, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Mastercard, a US-based payments company, to “facilitate the rollout of Mastercard payments and business technologies” in Malaysia. The goals of the agreement include to:
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: “FINCA Forward” to Match Fintech Firms, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) for New Product Testing
The Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA International) recently announced a partnership with the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Partnering to Accelerate Entrepreneurship (PACE) Initiative to launch