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digital banking
[TechCrunch] Taptap Send raises $65M to build cross-border remittances focused on the most underserved markets
Cross-border remittances — when people living and working abroad send money back home to friends and family — continues to be a huge part of how those living in developing countries, off the global financial...
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digital banking
[Technext] FairMoney Microfinance Bank Aims to Drive Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
FairMoney MFB has grown its customer base to over 5 million users, and 2 million bank accounts, disbursed over N117 billion by relentlessly positioning as the New Bank for the masses–with plans to cater for...
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embedded finance
[The New York Times] How Tech Is Helping Poor People Get Government Aid
Even as the government expanded aid programs, many people faced barriers to using them. That problem is now being addressed with apps and streamlined websites.
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regtech
[TechCrunch] Hummingbird lands $30M to bring design thinking to anti-money laundering investigations
Hummingbird, which sells anti-money laundering software to banks and fintechs, announced today that it raised a $30 million Series B led by new investor Battery Ventures. Existing investors Flourish and Homebrew also participated in the...
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[THISDAY] How a cashless Africa strengthens the economy of the continent
The dream of a completely cashless Africa, where a Kenyan can trade easily with a Zambian despite the countries having different currencies and being in different economic zones, was a far-fetched reality less than a...
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opinion
[Fintech Africa] Fintech Has Taken Off In Africa – Here’s Why It’s Not A Bubble
Some of the most innovative models in fintech we’ve seen have come out of our Africa portfolio, such as the way Pula advanced embedded finance by bundling crop insurance with the seed bought by small...
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embedded finance
[AlleyWatch] Brigit Raises $35M to Help the 78% of Americans That are Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck
Originally posted on AlleyWatch The uncertainty of the pandemic has introduced financial uncertainty to millions of Americans. During these difficult times, budgeting and prudent financial management can help Americans get through this struggle as we...
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opinion
[Business Daily Africa] Why embedded finance can build Africa's real estate
Africa's urban population has seen a boom over the last 35 years, with an increase in the number as well as the size of towns and cities, playing a key role in fostering rural-urban migration...
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embedded finance
[TechCrunch] Tiger Global Leads $25M Investment into Swap Which Aims to Be Latams Fintech Factory
Swap, a São Paulo-based BaaS startup, announced today it has raised $25 million in a Series A led by Tiger Global Management.
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embedded finance
[PYMNTS] M2P FinTech Raises $35M in Funding at $335M Valuation
India-based API infrastructure company M2P FinTech has generated $35 million in Series C investments, pushing its valuation to $335 million, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 12) report from The Hindu.
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