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Published on Jul 31, 2026

FMDQ Exchange lists N4.46bn LAPO MFB SPV bond for microfinance sector expansion

FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the listing of LAPO MFB SPV Plc’s N4.46 billion Series 1 5-Year 20 percent Fixed Rate Bond. The Bond is under its N30 billion Bond Issuance Programme. LAPO MFB SPV Plc is a special purpose vehicle established …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on 01:11 GMT

`Dr. Daniel Osei Yeboah: Building Institutions, Transforming Lives Across Ghana

Some leaders build businesses. Others inspire people. A select few do both while creating lasting social impact. Dr. Daniel Osei Yeboah belongs to this rare class of visionary professionals whose career has seamlessly combined banking, entrepreneurship, …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Egypt’s FRA Clears Two AI Insurance Projects for Regulatory Sandbox

The initiatives will test AI-powered customer support tools for Egypt's insurance sector under the regulator's fintech sandbox. Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted preliminary approval for two artificial intelligence-driven …

Source: Cairo Scene - Pending
Published on Jul 30, 2026

WATCH: War veterans’ microfinance bank set for 2027 launch

Veterans Investment Holdings Group chief executive officer Mr Cougan Matanhire Rutendo Nyeve [email protected] THE Government is set to establish a dedicated microfinance bank for war veterans, with operations expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 …

Source: The Sunday News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Abhi Microfinance Bank Plans Rs. 3 Billion IPO at PSX

Pakistan’s fintech group Abhi is preparing to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of Abhi Microfinance Bank later this month, seeking to raise between Rs. 2 billion and Rs. 3 billion, reported Bloomberg. The lender plans to offer approximately 14 …

Source: ProPakistani - Neutral
Published on 05:09 GMT

Money talks: Now the machines are listening

For years, City Bank ran on the same rhythm every month: pull the transaction records for more than 30 lakh accounts and cardholders, clean them up, review them, then decide who gets offered what. By the time an offer landed, the moment behind it had often …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

FRA grants preliminary approval to two AI-driven insurance projects for regulatory sandbox

The Applications Review Committee for Financial Technology at the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted preliminary approval for two new projects to join the FRA Sandbox, the Authority’s regulatory testing environment for fintech applications, …

Source: Daily News Egypt - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 31, 2026

How FCCPC’s airtime lending crackdown wiped out nearly three-quarters of MTN Nigeria’s fintech revenue

MTN Nigeria’s impressive half-year financial performance has exposed an unexpected casualty of regulatory intervention on its fintech business. While the country’s largest telecommunications operator reported a 70.6 percent jump in profit after tax and …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

BOJ steps up microcredit oversight

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is strengthening its oversight of the microcredit sector. David Rose THE Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is preparing new reporting requirements for the microcredit sector as it moves beyond licensing into active supervision of 114 …

Source: Jamaica Observer - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 28, 2026

Abiola Jimoh: Nigeria’s Tech Sector has Entered M&A Cycle Driven by Funding Pressure, Regulation

| By: Francis Onyemachi After a wave of proposed mergers, strategic acquisitions and restructuring in Nigeria’s tech sector in H1 2026, experts expect a shift from a growth era to one driven by capital efficiency and sustainable business models. According …

Source: TechEconomy - Neutral
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Industry leaders urge policy certainty to protect Nigeria’s mobile credit sector

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital finance sectors have called for greater regulatory coordination to unlock the next phase of growth in digital credit services. They warn that policy uncertainty could slow innovation and limit access …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jul 27, 2026

Microfinance Banks’ balance sheet hits N6trn in 5 Years

Nigeria’s microfinance banking industry has recorded significant growth over the past five years, with its total balance sheet rising from less than N300 billion to more than N6 trillion. The President of the National Association of Microfinance Banks ( …

Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 27, 2026

NPF Microfinance Bank profit rises to N2.04bn on stronger lending income

NPF Microfinance Bank Plc grew its half-year profit by 5.7 percent to N2.04 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2026, as stronger interest income from its expanding loan book outweighed rising funding and operating costs, amid Nigeria’s high interest- …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Rules or Ruse? Myanmar’s Anti-Money Laundering Efforts Coerce Compliance with a Rigged Financial System

Since being labelled a “Jurisdiction of Concern” by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2022, Myanmar’s military government has undertaken efforts to improve its technical compliance with the FATF’s recommendations on anti-money laundering and …

Source: Fulcrum - Neutral
Published on Jul 31, 2026

The Power of Going Public – ABHI Bank IPO

Eighteen months ago, we acquired a broken bank. Since then, through our secured lending model and digital-first strategy, we have successfully turned the bank around in record time, delivering substantial profitability and creating a strong foundation for …

Source: Pakistan Observer - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Why experts say clear rules are key to Nigeria’s growing digital credit market

Industry stakeholders are pressing Nigeria's regulators to create formal coordination protocols for digital airtime credit services ALTON chairman Gbenga Adebayo described airtime credit as economic infrastructure used by about 40 million Nigerians …

Source: Legit News - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2026

Microfinance lenders seek 90-day loan default rule to align with banks

Microfinance lenders want borrowers given up to 90 days before loans are classified as non-performing, saying the current 30-day rule is too harsh and puts them at a disadvantage against commercial banks. In their argument, the Association of Microfinance …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Letshego Ghana reports strong H1 2026 profit growth and resilient asset quality

Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC has announced a strong financial performance for the half year ended 30 June 2026 during its “Facts Behind the Figures” engagement with the Ghana Stock Exchange. The results were underpinned by growth in lending, …

Source: CNR Citi Newsroom - Neutral
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Opinion – Financial inclusion alone will not build the Namibia we want

The publication of the 2025 Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey deserves recognition as an important milestone in the country’s economic development. It provides evidence that Namibia has made measurable progress in expanding access to formal financial …

Source: New Era - Pro-Government

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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 July 31, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp’s Earnings Release and Conference Call 2Q26

Lima, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru, July 31, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. announces to its shareholders and the market that its 2Q26 Earnings Release will be published on Thursday, August 13, 2026, after market close. Credicorp’s webcast and …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 23:16 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Endorses CRA Resolution Overturning SBA Green Card Lending Ban

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) announces its endorsement of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced by Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 13:38 GMT

JazzCash Named Among the World's Top Fintech Companies by CNBC and Statista

JazzCash is the first and only Pakistani fintech recognised in the Payments category Islamabad, 22 July 2026: JazzCash, Pakistan's leading digital financial services platform and a subsidiary of VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), has been named among the World…

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 18:15 GMT

Women Entrepreneurs to Open Three Wholesale Businesses With Hope for Haitians

Together for Haiti Match Day could generate $21,000 to bring affordable inventory closer to women-owned businesses in rural Haiti ROCKFORD, IL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope for Haitians plans to support the launch of three …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

Credicorp’s “2Q26 quiet period”

Lima, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru, July 23, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. (“Credicorp”) (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP) announces that, in accordance with its corporate disclosure policies, the Company will enter its quiet period for the second quarter …

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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 July 20, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

USDA resources that help Veterans build a future in agriculture

Across the country, many Veterans are turning to agriculture as their next mission. The discipline, resilience and purpose they gained in service often translate naturally to the realities of farming and ranching. With so many farmers nearing retirement, …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 23:49 GMT

Mallplaza bets on Colombia after binding agreement with Pactia to acquire eight shopping centers

• This transaction will bring the company’s GLA to over 2.5 million m2, with 45 assets under its administration in Chile, Peru and Colombia. SANTIAGO, REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mallplaza continues to move …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 23:43 GMT

Halcyon Integrates TrueCalc with Fannie Mae’s Income Calculator to Automate Income Calculation from Borrower Tax Returns

Gain Increased Confidence on Self-Employed and Rental Income Calculations STOCKYARDS, FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Halcyon, a financial services innovation company specializing in advanced income verification and …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 22:37 GMT

Artane Partners Advises We Outside on AED 11.7M Equity Raise from Dubai Family Office

Artane Partners acted as exclusive placement agent and financial advisor to We Outside NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artane Partners acted as exclusive placement agent and financial advisor to We Outside, the privately …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:55 GMT

Nashville Homes That Sit 90 Days Sell for $40,000 Less, Analysis of 3,300 Sales Finds

Homes that sell in week one get full asking price. Listings past 90 days close about 8% below their original ask. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new analysis of 3,337 Middle Tennessee home sales closed between April …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

Silver and LYNX Launch Production AI Claims Automation to Help TPAs Modernize Claims Processing

Embedded AI-powered claims automation accelerates adjudication, improves participant experience, and reduces manual claim reviews for employee benefit programs. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silver, an AI- …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Venezuela Energy Week’s London Showcase Highlights Competitive New Fiscal Framework for Upstream Investment

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industry leaders at the Venezuela Energy Week London Industry Showcase on Thursday highlighted Venezuela's newly implemented hydrocarbons framework as a major step toward restoring …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

Georgia Assessment Freeze: A Vital Tool for Property Tax Reduction

O'Connor discusses a vital property tax reduction tool that is the Georgia assessment freeze. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Georgia is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. While the …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

ANY LAB TEST NOW Named a Top Recession-Resistant Franchise for 2026 by Franchise Business Review

Franchisee Satisfaction Data Places ANY LAB TEST NOW in the Top 50 Recession-Resistant Franchises as the brand posts a record first half of 2026 ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANY LAB TEST NOW®, the nation's …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 17:14 GMT

Why Businesses Are Turning to Offshore Tax Preparation Services

Businesses are turning to offshore tax preparation services to reduce costs, improve efficiency, access skilled professionals and scale tax operations securely. SUGAR LAND, TX, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Businesses today …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 17:09 GMT

Hyper Valuation Services Hires Adam Evans as Managing Director of Business Development

Industry Veteran with More than 20 Years of Valuation and Liquidation Experience to Join Team ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyper Valuation Services (“HVS”), a division of HYPERAMS, announces that Adam …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Indonesia Opens Wider Access for Eurasian Investors through INNOPROM 2026

Indonesia’s Participation Opens the Door to Industrial Partnerships with Eurasia JAKARTA, JAKARTA, INDONESIA, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indonesia’s participation as the Official Partner Country at INNOPROM 2026 opens direct access for …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 16:59 GMT

Индонезия подписывает 7 меморандумов о взаимопонимании (MoU) на ИННОПРОМ-2026 для выхода на рынок ЕАЭС

EKATERINBURG, RUSSIA, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Правительство Республики Индонезия продолжает содействовать расширению сети сбыта отечественной промышленной продукции на мировом рынке. Данное стратегическое направление ярко отражено в …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

Concierge Auctions: Historic Fifth Avenue Penthouse Sells at live ‘America 250’ Sale at Sotheby’s New York

Landmark Sohmer Piano Building penthouse sells in 37 days, all proceeds to support Gorongosa Project in Africa NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today that a one-of-a-kind penthouse …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 16:07 GMT

LED Exhibit Booths Expands Nationwide Turnkey Rental Program for Eco-Friendly Modular Video Wall Displays

Next-generation 1.9mm pitch LED video wall booth rentals deliver high-impact digital experiences while eliminating single-use trade show print waste. HOLLYWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LED Exhibit Booths, a premier …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Inherited Property Match Publishes 50 State-Specific Guides for Selling Inherited Property

Interactive map gives heirs, executors, trustees, and personal representatives guidance on probate, title, taxes, and authority to sell in every state. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inherited Property Match, a free …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Concierge Auctions: Landmark Cole Smith Estate in Dallas' Highland Park Neighborhood Pending Sale in Just 42 Days

Final residential commission by celebrated Classicist pending sale in cooperation with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today that a …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 15:06 GMT

Finsmart Accounting Expands Industry Presence Across Leading Accounting Conferences in 2026

Finsmart Accounting will engage with accounting leaders, tech innovators, and talent professionals at four major events through exhibitions and talks. MIDDLETOWN, DE, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finsmart Accounting, a …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Frontline Systems Releases Analytic Solver V2026 Q2 for Microsoft Excel

Best-selling Decision Intelligence Tool for Excel features new Optimization and Simulation Power INCLINE VILLAGE, NV, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frontline Systems Inc., creators of the original Solver in Microsoft Excel, …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

7 Ways Trendy, But Volatile, IPO’s Can Add Significant Risk To Retirement Portfolios

Plus, How IPOs Can Covertly Become Included In Portfolios, Without Investors’ Knowledge Or Approval PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recent Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SpaceX captured the world’s …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 14:52 GMT

AfriVest and eduBox Announce Partnership to Tokenize Africa's Back-to-School Economy

The eduBox Tokenized Debenture connects a live education commerce ecosystem, anchored on CDEx, to investors through AfriVest's digital asset infrastructure. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AfriVest, the Africa …

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