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Published on 11:28 GMT

Microfinance banks’ credit filings rise 38.4% in Q1

NIGERIA’S microfinance banking sector recorded stronger credit activity in the first quarter of 2026, with financing-statement filings by microfinance banks (MFBs) rising 38.4 percent year-on-year to 22,977 from 16,600 a year earlier. The filings …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on 20:48 GMT

No fees, no eviction: Atlanta launches ‘no-fee microloan’ program to help renters

ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced a new no-fee microloan program to help keep renters from being displaced during hard financial times. According to the announcement from the office of Mayor Andre Dickens, the program is part of the recently passed …

Source: WSBTV - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Sep 13, 2026

Gabonese Microfinance Firm Bamboo Plans Cameroon Entry by June 2027

Gabonese microfinance institution Bamboo EMF plans to open a branch in Douala by June 2027 as it seeks to raise CFAF 5 billion on the CEMAC financial market to expand its loan portfolio. Chief Executive Yvan N’na Mboma announced the timeline in Douala on …

Source: Business in Cameroon - Neutral
Published on 21:17 GMT

First-time borrowers deepen credit reach: Credit uptake among eligible Indians more than doubled to 74% in March from 35%...

Institutional credit penetration among first-time borrowers is deepening, driven by easy access to consumer durable loans, expansion of gold loans and microfinance, showed credit information bureau data. TransUnion Cibil, India's largest credit …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on 11:04 GMT

JSE newcomer Optasia ups guidance as it eyes new markets

Fintech group Optasia has boosted its outlook for revenue and profits for 2026, with growth in new offerings such as merchant lending and strong demand for microfinancing helping to offset a hit in Nigeria. Photo illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on 10:20 GMT

Nofia Raises Capital Nearly Sevenfold to CFA8.2 Billion, Exits Regulatory Administration

Nouvelle Financière Africaine (Nofia SA) has exited provisional administration after a CFA7 billion capital increase strengthened its financial base and brought Cameroon Business and Trade (CBT) SA in as majority shareholder. The Douala-based microfinance …

Source: Business in Cameroon - Neutral
Published on 13:55 GMT

SPYL slams cruel evictions

Max Henrich ONGWEDIVA – The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has warned that confiscating and destroying street vendors’ goods risks pushing already struggling Namibian households further into poverty. The youth league therefore called on local authorities …

Source: New Era - Pro-Government
Published on 12:35 GMT

Optasia revenue hits $185m as core lending business grows

Dubai-based fintech group Optasia, which uses artificial intelligence tech to offer credit to underserved populations, saw its free cash flow soar 150%, while revenue was up 58%, and it launched its first merchant banking solution in the half-year to June …

Source: Moneyweb - Neutral
Published on 09:05 GMT

Transcorp, AXA Mansard, GTCO top stock pick this week

Nigerian stocks slid by 1.6 per cent last week, following profit-taking activities across all sectors except oil & gas. The Insurance Index was worst hit, declining by 5.5 per cent, and remains the only sector index so far this year with a negative …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Sep 12, 2026

Small Loans, Big Impact: How RENEW Microfinance Is Transforming Rural Livelihoods in Tsirang

For many families in Tsirang, a loan from RENEW Microfinance is far more than a financial transaction, it is a turning point. It can put a power tiller in a farmer’s field, keep a struggling shop stocked through the lean months, or turn a single idea into …

Source: Business Bhutan - Neutral
Published on 10:58 GMT

CRIF Jordan Seeks to Add Utility Bills to Credit Reports

CRIF Jordan is working to include water and electricity bill data in credit reports, alongside telecommunications bills, according to Fadi Tawabini, Assistant General Manager and Director of Operations at CRIF Jordan.اضافة اعلان Tawabini said technical and …

Source: Jordan News - Indeterminate
Published on 10:29 GMT

GRA proposes new tax policy under MTS

Hot!News September 14, 2026 1 minute read The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is proposing to extend the Modified Taxation Scheme (MTS) to qualifying small limited liability companies with annual turnover of up to GH¢750,000. The proposed reform is aimed at …

Source: Ghanaian Times - Indeterminate
Published on 10:19 GMT

NEPSE rises 25 points as investors await market reform plan

Kathmandu, September 14 Nepal’s stock market rose 25.55 points on Monday, the first trading day of the week, with the NEPSE index closing at 2,585.04 points. The index had gained 27 points in the previous trading session. With Monday’s rise, the market has …

Source: OnlineKhabar - Center-left
Published on 06:56 GMT

LiveLaw Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 7 - September 13, 2026

Nominal Index Ansiba Hassan v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 485 V. Balan v State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 486 K. Thankamma v. Moljimol K.S. @ Mol G Mol K.S. and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 487 Aneesh v. Akhil Das, 2026 LiveLaw ( …

Source: Live Law - Neutral
Published on 09:48 GMT

The Capitalization of Mortality: Structural Exploitation, Cu...

In contemporary bioethics and global health systems, the terminal phase of life is treated as a sacred window for compassionate transition. In many jurisdictions, clinical protocols mandate transparent prognostic communication. When curative interventions …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Airlink Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Facility For Devices With ABHI Microfinance Bank

Airlink has launched a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facility in partnership with ABHI Microfinance Bank, making it easier for customers to purchase smartphones, laptops and other electronic products through monthly installments. The new service has been …

Source: PhoneWorld - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

SNDP Yogam microfinance scam: Kerala HC records ‘extreme displeasure’ at delay by Home dept. in complying with orders

The Kerala High Court has expressed “extreme displeasure” at the Home department’s delay in forwarding the file pertaining to sanction of prosecution in the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam microfinance scam to the Additional Chief Secretary, …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on 08:16 GMT

Satin Creditcare’s alternative investment arm makes maiden bet

HP Singh, managing director and chairman, Satin Creditcare Network Satin Growth Alternatives Ltd, the alternative investment subsidiary of Satin Creditcare Network Ltd (SCNL), has made its first investment through its Category-II alternative investment …

Source: VC Circle - Pending
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Microfinance Fraud Case: Kerala High Court Notes Displeasure In Handling Of Prosecution Sanction, Directs Action Within ...

The Kerala High Court on Friday (September 11) expressed its displeasure in the manner of handling of prosecution sanction in the Microfinance Fraud case, in which SNDP Yogam officers, including Vellappally Natesan, and former Managing Directors of Kerala …

Source: Live Law - Neutral

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 10:19 GMT

JUMO and Standard Bank launch Social Finance Framework to scale inclusive finance in Africa

Designed to support the mobilisation of sustainable funding for financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa. CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banking technology company JUMO has launched a new Social Finance …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Rapid Recovery Microloan Program Available for Flood-Impacted Businesses

CATSKILL, N.Y. – Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) is partnering with Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) to provide financial resources to eligible flood-impacted small businesses in both Greene and Columbia counties …

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Published on September 7, 2026 - 13:24 GMT

JazzCash Marks 10th Anniversary with Launch of AI Foundry

New facility brings together AI, customer research and rapid prototyping to build simpler, more inclusive financial experiences ISLAMABAD, September 07, 2026: JazzCash, Pakistan's leading digital financial services provider and a subsidiary of VEON Ltd …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 09:59 GMT

Teniz Capital names Salikhov management board chairman as China pipeline builds

ALMATY, Kazakhstan, Sept. 2, 2026 — Teniz Capital Investment Banking JSC (KASE: TCIB) has appointed banker Talgat Salikhov and Chairman of its Management Board, or CEO, effective immediately, the firm's board of directors said on a regulatory filing …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 11:48 GMT

Bank Kiosk Market Size to Hit USD 86.50 Billion by 2035 with a 14.30% CAGR

Bank Kiosk Market Size, Share and Research Report By Deployment Type (On-Premise, Cloud-Based), By Transaction Type (Cash Deposits, Cash Withdrawals NEW YORK,, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Bank Kiosk market was …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp to Host 2026 Strategic Update on November 17, 2026

Lima, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru, August 26, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. (“Credicorp”) (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP), Peru’s leading financial services holding company with operations in Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Panama, and the United States, …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp Ltd. Announces Planned Executive Leadership Succession Across Microfinance, Finance and Audit

Lima, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru – [May 13th, 2026] – Credicorp Ltd. ("Credicorp" or "the Company") (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP), Peru’s leading financial services holding company in Peru with operations in Chile, Colombia, …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 04:59 GMT

Swift Seed Micro Launches Blockchain-Powered Micro-Financing Initiative for Emerging Markets

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swift Seed Micro is proud to announce the official launch of its innovative micro-financing solution, specifically engineered to bridge the financial gap in underserved global …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 21:10 GMT

Phio Announces PH-762 Milestone with FDA Submission Supporting Clinical Development in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Company Proposes Planned Phase 2b Neoadjuvant Study Following Successful Completion of Phase 1b Trial Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:PHIO) KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phio Pharmaceuticals …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Rocket Doctor AI Provides Operational Update for US Operations for First Two Months of Q3 2026 Ahead of Global Town Hall

Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE:AIDR) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) ("Rocket Doctor AI" or the "Company"), a physician- …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on September 14, 2026 - 20:51 GMT

Propper Document Cloud Platform Achieves Claudeforce Readiness Ahead of Dreamforce

The only AI-native eSignature and document generation platform will showcase its Claudeforce integration to sales and legal teams at Dreamforce in San Francisco ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propper AI, ( …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on September 14, 2026 - 20:49 GMT

Rodney Powell is TEXAS #1 Top Local Agent on Medicare Agents Hub for Second Consecutive Year

MedicareVideoGuide.com founder Rodney Powell, host of “Medicare Video Guy,” is Texas’ #1 Top Local Agent on Medicare Agents Hub for a second year. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2026, 55 percent of people …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on September 14, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

Thoriva Acquires Fiserv's Education Platform to Expand Mission AI

Acquisition extends Thoriva's mission-critical platform and AI capabilities into loan platforms VIENNA, VA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thoriva, Inc., a provider of AI-driven mission-critical solutions, announced …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 19:18 GMT

Money2020 Middle East Launches RiseUp to Champion Women Shaping the Future of Finance

Bringing Money20/20’s award-winning programme for women in fintech to the region for the first time RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 13 Sept, 2026: Money20/20 Middle East, taking place …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:46 GMT

Dan Smink, Founder and CEO of RefractROI, Named 2026 Most Admired CEO by the Denver Business Journal

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dan Smink, Founder and CEO of RefractROI, has been named a 2026 Most Admired CEO by the Denver Business Journal. The annual award recognizes chief executives across the Denver metro area …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

# Tax Preparation in El Paso Firm Marks 38 Years Helping Taxpayers

Tax Matters Inc. has served individuals and businesses in El Paso since 1988, building a reputation for resolving serious IRS problems and providing experienced EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EL PASO, TEXAS …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:10 GMT

EU Product Pass Compliance Made Simple: DPP-Flash Launches AI Platform for SMEs

DPP-Flash launches an AI SaaS platform helping SMEs master EU Digital Product Passport (ESPR) compliance with automated data extraction and 15-year hosting. KALL, GERMANY, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- European technology startup DPP- …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

U.S. Labor Shortage: EB3.Work Explains Why Qualified Workers Remain Hard to Find

New NFIB data show 82% of small businesses hiring in August found few or no qualified applicants, highlighting the need for long-term workforce planning. NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EB3.Work, a New York-based …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

Taryag Capital Joins NVIDIA VC Alliance

Membership offers a path to NVIDIA Inception benefits for eligible portfolio startups, including hardware discounts and cloud credits. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Taryag Capital has joined the NVIDIA VC …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Women in PR North America to Officially Launch New Industry Awards at Vancouver Networking Reception

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women in PR North America will officially launch its new awards program at a networking reception on October 7, 2026, at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia Hawksworth Restaurant in Vancouver. …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:56 GMT

Brokers Alliance Publishes What Its AI Does Not Do

The family-owned IMO signs every regulated page on its site and is building a read-only connection for BGA principals and their own assistants FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brokers Alliance, Inc. has …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

GECCO and enclaive bring confidential computing and post-quantum-ready encryption to rugged edge deployments

Protecting data in use for mission-critical, sovereign, and AI-enabled environments. VICTORIA, CANADA, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Edge Computing Corp. (GECCO) and the German cybersecurity company enclaive have announced a …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Heartseed Advances Regenerative Cell Therapy Approaches for Severe Heart Failure

Advanced iPS cell- derived heart muscle cell therapies designed to restore lost heart muscle and bring new possibilities to patients with severe heart failure. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heartseed …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:29 GMT

Epos Now Launches Countertop 2 Point of Sale in the US

The Countertop 2 is 3x faster than previous solutions, meaning lines move, tables turn and staff spend less time waiting on screens and more time with customers ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Epos Now …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:25 GMT

Prestige Auto Spa Wayne Celebrates First Anniversary and $750,000 Transformation Under Jeff Kovatch

Second Prestige Auto Spa location brings full service automotive care and a customer first approach to Jeff Kovatch’s hometown of Wayne, New Jersey. WAYNE, NJ, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prestige Auto Spa Wayne …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County Introduces the Young Allies

New philanthropic society has already raised nearly $200,000 for homeless veterans ahead of 3rd annual Red Shield Benefit hosted at Drive Shack on September 23 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PALM …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

Miller Industries and Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc. Launch Miller Finance Solutions

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miller Industries and Commercial Fleet Financing Launch Miller Finance Solutions Miller Industries, Inc. and Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc. (CFF), a leading nationwide provider of …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

EvolveWare Recognized in the Inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools

EvolveWare’s Intellisys platform was recognized for its abilities to reduce risk in legacy system transformation. SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EvolveWare, a provider of AI-augmented modernization solutions …

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