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Published on Aug 26, 2026

VFD Microfinance Bank taps ex-Standard Chartered executive to lead new growth phase

VFD Microfinance Bank has appointed former Standard Chartered executive Nonso Kenneth Okoye as its new managing director, placing his more than two decades of experience in banking, risk management, governance and financial services at the centre of the …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Sep 5, 2026

Kenyan tycoon Wilfred Murungi's Mastermind Tobacco collapsed five years after his death

Wilfred Murungi spent more than three decades building Kenya's second-largest cigarette manufacturer and almost none of it in public. He gave no interviews, made his donations through representatives, and stayed out of the newspapers even while the tax …

Source: Billionaires.Africa - Pending
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Address to Asian Evaluation Week 2026, Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines

Australian Treasury Thank you for the opportunity to speak at this year’s Asian Evaluation Week. I thank the Asian Development Bank for bringing together policymakers, practitioners and researchers from across our region. This year’s theme, ‘Put Your Money …

Source: The National Tribune - Center-left
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Optasia loses some of its sparkle

Fintech start-up Optasia attracted a lot of attention when it listed in November 2025, hailed as the largest company to debut on the JSE in years. It checked all the right boxes: a financial enterprise operating in the technology space, backed by well- …

Source: Moneyweb - Neutral
Published on Aug 28, 2026

CBL Launches Enhanced Credit Platform to Boost Business Lending

By Stephen G. Fellajuah MONROVIA, Liberia, August 28, 2026 — The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System aimed at expanding access to credit by allowing businesses and individuals to use a wider range of assets as …

Source: The New Dawn Liberia - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

AFRACA-NIRSAL masterclass targets climate, AI-driven agricultural finance

The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), in collaboration with NIRSAL Plc and other partners, has brought together financial sector professionals from across Africa in Lagos for a week-long masterclass focused on strengthening …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Aug 23, 2026

AFRACA-NIRSAL Masterclass Opens in Lagos, Builds Financial Institutions’ Capacity AI-Driven Agricultural Finance

August 23, (THEWILL) — The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), in collaboration with NIRSAL Plc and other partners, has convened finance-sector professionals from across Africa in Lagos for the AFRACA Masterclass on Inclusive …

Source: The Will - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

AFRACA-NIRSAL Masterclass Opens in Lagos, Builds Financial Institutions’ Capacity

The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), in collaboration with NIRSAL Plc and other partners, has convened finance-sector professionals from across Africa in Lagos for the AFRACA Masterclass on Inclusive Finance for Climate …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 20, 2026

AFRACA-NIRSAL Masterclass builds capacity for climate, AI-driven agricultural finance

Tech THE African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), in collaboration with NIRSAL Plc and partners, has commenced a masterclass on climate resilience and artificial intelligence in agricultural finance. The week-long programme, holding in …

Source: Realnews Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 20, 2026

NIRSAL approves N100bn credit guarantee

NIRSAL Plc has disclosed that it approved Credit Risk Guarantees for agricultural loans worth more than N100 billion in 2025, with the value of guaranteed loans already surpassing the previous year’s figure in 2026. The disclosure was made as the African …

Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 20, 2026

AFRACA-NIRSAL Masterclass Opens in Lagos, Builds Financial Institutions’ Capacity for Climate, AI-Driven Agricultural ...

T he African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), in collaboration with NIRSAL Plc and other partners, has convened finance-sector professionals from across Africa in Lagos for the AFRACA Masterclass on Inclusive Finance for Climate …

Source: Fresh Angle - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Why Elon Musk Should be Boycotted – As Seen From South Africa

What should be done about the world’s richest man, and all that he represents? Here in South Africa, it is tempting to contrast Elon Musk to our other most famous recent personality, Nelson Mandela, a symbol of freedom, justice and political equality for …

Source: Znetwork - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

World’s housing crisis impacts nearly half of humanity

The United Nations World Cities Report 2026: The Global Housing Crisis: Pathways to Action may lay claim to be the most important housing report ever produced. It finds that the scale of global housing inadequacy affects around 42 percent of humanity. This …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing

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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 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 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 August 25, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Qfin Holdings Announces Second Quarter and Interim 2026 Unaudited Financial Results and Declares Semi-Annual Dividend

SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qfin Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN; HKEx: 3660) (“Qfin Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading AI-empowered Credit-Tech platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 10:10 GMT

Sparkle Security Makes Philippine Debut as Cybersecurity Partner at WFIS 2026, Bringing AI-First SDLC Innovation to BFSI

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence accelerates how financial institutions build, deploy and scale digital products, the security function is facing a new mandate: move at the same speed as …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

Centergy Solutions Names Soosh Amin Chief Revenue Officer

Amin will lead the company’s sales organization and build a more scalable engine for revenue growth. HARAHAN, LA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Centergy Solutions today announced that financial technology sales leader Soosh Amin …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 17:22 GMT

Krown Announces Final Development and Planned Production of EXCALIBUR, the World’s First Quantum-Secured Cold Wallet

Quantum eMotion's QRNG2 technology will support a dedicated self-custody device combining quantum randomness, native QwickAuth and biometric authentication. Quantum eMotion (AMEX:QNCCF) MONROE, LA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire. …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on September 9, 2026 - 17:18 GMT

Exdion Strengthens Data Security for AI-Driven Policy Checking with Exdion MASK

Exdion strengthens AI-driven policy checking with Exdion MASK, helping agencies protect data, reduce E&O risk, and work faster. PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exdion today announced the strengthening of its …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on September 9, 2026 - 17:09 GMT

Foundation for the Carolinas’ Fundholders Grant More Than $150 Million to Nonprofits in Second Quarter of 2026

Foundation for the Carolinas fundholders awarded more than $150 million through 3,700 grants to nonprofits in Q2 2026, bringing year-to-date giving to $350M. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Foundation for …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

LAURIE M. CLARK INDUCTED INTO WXN HALL OF FAME

Fourth Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ win recognizes sustained leadership across finance, technology, entrepreneurship and governance TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian entrepreneur, finance executive, …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:53 GMT

Benchmark Electric Selected to Install 500kW Cummins Diesel Generator at Frontdoor, Inc. National Headquarters

Cordova-based electrical contractor and top Cummins dealer to provide mission-critical backup power for the nation's largest home service plan provider CORDOVA, TN, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benchmark Electric, …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

AS NEW YORKERS FEEL THE SQUEEZE, HARLEM LEADER SHARON JOSEPH ASKS: 'HOW DO YOU MAKE A DOLLAR OUT OF FIFTEEN CENTS?'

Harlem Commonwealth Council CEO to lead free Sept. 12 workshop offering practical strategies to stretch income, manage money and begin building wealth. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When rent, groceries, …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:31 GMT

Not All Four-Year Degrees Pay Off Equally, New American College ROI Index Finds

U.S. Career Institute analysis reveals wide disparities in the financial return of a four-year education FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the cost of higher education continues to shape how Americans …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:29 GMT

Multi-Gigawatt Campuses and AI Partnerships Accelerate U.S. Data Center Growth

August developments highlight large-scale campus expansion, power agreements, and AI infrastructure growth across major U.S. markets. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aterio, a provider of continuously …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:19 GMT

PE Gate Completes Two Acquisitions in the Design Industry in a Single Week

PE Gate LP acquires Naylor Design Inc. and Kramer Design Associates in back-to-back closings, expanding its portfolio into architecture and wayfinding design. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PE Gate LP (PE Gate), a …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

For Over 30 Years Bail Bond Girl Provides Fast, Reliable Bail Assistance Nationwide

Celebrating more than 30 years of trusted service, Bail Bond Girl helps families bring their loved ones home from an arrest quickly & without judgement. MODESTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garcia Family Bail …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

R.F. Lafferty Acts as Sole Book-Running Manager for DeFi Development Corp.’s $11 Million CHAD Offering

First-of-its-kind SOL-backed Digital Credit offering underscores R.F. Lafferty’s capabilities in executing innovative capital markets transactions NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- R. F. Lafferty & Co., Inc …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:06 GMT

SHUFFLRR LAUNCHES AI BLOB: THE PRESENTATION THAT FOLLOWS THE CONVERSATION

New category of real-time AI surfaces the right slides as live meetings unfolds - no generated content, no hallucination risk, and full enterprise governance TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shufflrr is introducing a new …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Puyallup Diamond and Gold Buyers Named Gold Buyer of the Year

Puyallup Diamond and Gold Buyers has been named Gold Buyer of the Year by the Consumer Ratings Institute for fair, transparent evaluations. PUYALLUP, WA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Puyallup Diamond and Gold Buyers, a …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Meet Canada's Boldest Women: WXN Media Unveils the 2026 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners

WXN Media and its partners today announced the 2026 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners, recognizing 104 exceptional women. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WXN Media and its partners today …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

Vieira Real Estate Associates Reaches 115 Five-Star Halton Reviews

Vieira Real Estate Associates, a Top 1% Halton real estate team, has reached 115 five-star client reviews from Oakville, Burlington and Milton homeowners. OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vieira Real Estate …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

TMC Greater Simcoe Charity Golf Tournament Raises $11,584 for CMHA Simcoe County

The Drive for Mental Health Open, hosted by TMC Greater Simcoe at Tangle Creek, drew 144 players in support of CMHA Simcoe County mental health services. BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Drive for Mental …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

BrainCX AI Launches Interpreterly, an AI Phone Interpreter for Spanish-Speaking Callers

Language barriers cost you customers. BrainCX AI launches interpreterly.com, a proven solution with 40% more bilingual bookings and 99% accuracy. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About 45 million people …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:07 GMT

Mississauga Real Estate Agent Joe Battaglia Named 2026 Readers' Choice Nominee

Joe Battaglia of REMAX Realty Specialists advances to public voting in the Best Real Estate Agent in Mississauga category of the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joe Battaglia …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:06 GMT

Nimble Launches AI Sequences, Turning One Prompt Into a Complete Follow-Up of Emails, Calls, and Human Touches

One prompt writes the whole play — steps, timing, copy, and the human touches most tools skip — in the user's voice, included in every seat at no extra charge. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nimble, The Team …

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