After decades of a closed financial system, Ethiopia is stepping into a new economic era. The launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is more than a symbol of modernization…
Tag: financial inclusion
Brazil’s Fintech Boom and Crypto Landscape
From unbanked to crypto users, this episode we talked about the thriving financial sector of Brazil! 🇧🇷💰 I had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Stanley, the founder of the Brazil Crypto…
Emerging Markets Leading the Charge in Equitable Financial Inclusion
In this article, we’re diving into a fascinating discussion I had on our show Emerging Markets Today with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leader in the future of finance. Our…
Financial Inclusion: The Good, The Bad and The Controversial
This episode is all about financial inclusion, from payment insfractrures to digital wallets and the token economy. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought…
Fintech in Argentina: overcoming barries to financial inclusion
Approximately 55% of the population in Argentina is unbanked, presenting a significant opportunity for fintechs to provide financial services to a previously underserved population. One of the leading fintech companies…
Empowering Artisan Communities with Financial Inclusion
I invited Eric Osuorah, the founder of AFOMA, “the goodwill token”. He wanted to empower artisans and small businesses in different African communities, so he started Sellitic – a more financial inclusive eCommerce marketplace using a crypto token called AFOMA.
FinTech in Argentina: turbulent economy brings opportunities for startups
Argentina has a very different economic history than its neighboring countries like Brazil. The Argentinian banking industry is broken and more FinTech startups are challenging the status quo, despite many hurdles.
FinTech in Colombia: Ready for financial inclusion
Just behind Brazil and Mexico, Colombia has become very attractive for FinTechs. The growth rate of the Colombia FinTech industry has reached 60% in 2019 (20% more than the regional average).
Brazil’s financial paradox: where cash is king and digital currency rumors
Brazil’s government just launched its R$ 200 note while the Central Bank hints about a possibility of a digital currency.
