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Published on Oct 8, 2026

Emrald Securities Enters Cameroon’s Crowded Microfinance Market With ESS Finance

Cameroonian financial services and investment group Emrald Securities Services (ESS) announced on October 5, 2026, its entry into the country’s microfinance market with ESS Finance, a subsidiary dedicated to microfinance activities. The move positions the …

Source: Business in Cameroon - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Rwanda is Testing Digital Platform to Get Small Farmers Loans in 48 Hours

2 Irish potato farmers in Northern Province, Rwanda, applying fertilizer. Next yeat, these farmers may be able to simply log onto their phones and geta much-needed loan in a single day KIGALI — Rwanda has begun testing a digital lending platform that aims …

Source: KT Press Rwanda - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Pakistan’s housing program wins 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan’s Punjab provincial government program providing interest-free loans to low-income families to build homes has received the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour for expanding access to adequate and affordable housing. The …

Source: Muslim Network TV - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

US backs Kenya’s money laundering crackdown

US Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns Kenya has received a major vote of confidence from the United States in its campaign to clean up illicit financial flows as the country fights to exit the grey list. Speaking at a press briefing at the US Embassy in Nairobi …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Oct 7, 2026

Five housing initiatives recognized with the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award

Muscat, 5 October 2026 — UN-Habitat today presented the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award to five winners from Brazil, Myanmar, Pakistan, Tunisia and the United Kingdom at the global observance of World Habitat Day in Muscat, Oman. The ceremony was …

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Published on Sep 25, 2026

Africa Has More Than $4 Trillion in Domestic Capital. Why Isn’t It Financing Growth?

FSD Africa leaders and partners launch the Making Financial Markets Work for Africa report at the third Sustainable Capital Markets Conference in Nairobi. From left: Mark Napier, Hikmet Abdalla, Jemima Gathumi, Dr Evans Osano and Greta Bull. Photo credit: …

Source: AfricaBusiness.com - Pending
Published on Sep 22, 2026

Cashflow lending’s potential to revolutionise SME finance in Africa

Stringent collateral requirements, limited financial records and the cost of underwriting small loans all contribute to the financing shortfall. The International Finance Corporation estimates unmet financing demand among MSMEs in sub-Saharan Africa at $ …

Source: Euromoney - Neutral
Published on Oct 1, 2026

BCEAO: list of 175 participants authorized to open PI-SPI services to the public as of September 30, 2026

The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) published, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the new list of participants authorized to open the Platform for Interoperable Instant Payment System (PI-SPI) services to the public. In total, 175 institutions …

Source: Kapital Afrik - Pending
Published on Sep 29, 2026

YNaija’s New Establishment 100

The people, companies, and moments that built something in Nigerian culture, January 2025 to September 2026. 1. AwaDoc AwaDoc is a WhatsApp-based AI health assistant co-founded by medical doctor and health communicator Chinonso Fidelis Egemba, popularly …

Source: Y Naija - Left-wing
Published on Sep 28, 2026

Peru: President Fujimori announces invitation from Bukele to visit El Salvador

The Head of State made the announcement during a livestream on her social media accounts on Sunday evening. Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa took part in the broadcast and confirmed the news. The Head of State described the announcement as "great …

Source: Andina - Pro-Government
Published on Sep 26, 2026

Finovate Global Cambodia: Partnerships in Fraud Fighting and Innovations in Payments

This week’s edition of Finovate Global features fintech news from Cambodia. Cambodia and the UK partner to fight online scams The UK and Cambodia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) declaring their intent to work together to combat networks of …

Source: Finovate - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Optasia to soon offer electricity lending through Finergi acquisition

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Fintech operator Optasia has begun work to offer electricity lending products, a market that is virtually untapped in the …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Sep 13, 2026

The case for emerging market private credit strengthens

Emerging-market private credit has quietly moved from the fringes to enter a new phase of growth. Despite remaining a relatively small part of the global private credit market, the asset class attracted a record $22.3 billion in deployment in 2025, nearly …

Source: Moneyweb - Neutral

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 07:32 GMT

Beyon Connect Develops AML Referral Programme with AMAN as First Referral Partner

New initiative under development will connect organisations with specialist expertise, beginning with financial crime prevention and compliance services. MANAMA, BAHRAIN, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

InNova Global Fund Opens Reg D 506(c) Offering to Fund Microlending in Kenya

Clovis, CA, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InNova Global Fund today opened its Regulation D Rule 506(c) offering to verified accredited investors. Money raised through the offering funds microlending in Kenya, where borrowers take out microloans …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 11:50 GMT

Influential Women Acknowledges Madam Ola Kukoyi: Advancing Health Equity And Empowering New American Communities

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Public Health Professional and Community Leader Dedicated to Cultural Competency, Inclusion, and Meaningful Community Engagement Denver, Colorado – Madam Ola Kukoyi is the …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 06:01 GMT

Five housing initiatives recognized with the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award

Muscat, 5 October 2026 — UN-Habitat today presented the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award to five winners from Brazil, Myanmar, Pakistan, Tunisia and the United Kingdom at the global observance of World Habitat Day in Muscat, Oman. The ceremony was …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

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 29, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Froda expands to France with Shine to bring fast and fair financing to small businesses

PARIS, FRANCE, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Froda, the Swedish embedded financing platform serving Europe's smallest businesses, today announced its launch in France in partnership with Shine. The launch marks Froda’s eighth …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 22:36 GMT

USBCI Programs at the 2026 Utah Risk Management Summit

The Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) took center stage as a key sponsor and contributor at the 2026 Utah Risk Management Summit, hosted on September 15 by the ProSight RMA Mountain States Chapter at the Zions Technology Center in Midvale. …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 15:11 GMT

Credit Season Launches Transparent Short-Term Loan Comparison Platform in South Africa

New independent platform lets consumers compare published loan ranges from registered providers, with clear focus on regulatory compliance and cost transparency JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Credit Season …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Prime North Scottsdale Office Location Opens Under Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Continued expansion creates new opportunities for high-caliber agents and the clients they serve SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Realty Executives Arizona Territory is pleased to announce the opening of its …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Dark Horse CPAs Announces Hiring of Jay-Anne Mandingin as Associate Principal

Mandingin Joins Principal Accelerator Program to Build an Accounting and CFO Advisory Practice Focused on Growing Businesses CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a leading accounting and …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:36 GMT

Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth

The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s future LISBON, PORTUGAL, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Portugal …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:23 GMT

JR Wealth Management Founder Jonathane Ricci Publishes Article on What Multigenerational Wealth Durability Requires

A written governance system, deliberate education for heirs, and structure built to withstand taxation, litigation and family disputes. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JR Wealth Management today announced the …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Pervaziv AI Brings Continuous, Coordinated Work to Cortex, Extending Enterprise AI Across Time and Tools

Cortex Pulse, workflow automation, multi agent worktrees, long horizon execution and browser interaction create a more persistent Enterprise AI experience. SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pervaziv AI …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

KlaymanToskes Files FINRA Claim Seeking Up to $1 Million Against LPL Financial and Principal Securities

Claim Alleges Speculative Biotech and Meme Stock Recommendations, Unsuitable Covered Call Trading, Excessive Trading, and Failure to Supervise Amarin Corporation PLC (NASDAQ:AMRN) EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

KlaymanToskes Files Strategic Financial Alliance FINRA Claim Seeking Up to $500k Over Inland DST Losses

Claim Alleges Matthew Brennan and Aaron Clarke Recommended Concentrated, Illiquid 1031 Exchange Investments in Inland Self-Storage Portfolio III DST and NLP24 RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

MARS FX INVESTOR ALERT: KlaymanToskes Investigates Potential FINRA Claims Following Fund Collapse

Investors who purchased Mars FX through financial advisors may have separate claims against the brokerage firms that recommended the investment. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Prestige Auto Spa NJ Celebrates Five Years of Growth and Nearly $1 Million in Improvements in Toms River, NJ

Prestige Auto Spa NJ celebrates five years under current ownership, nearly $1 million in improvements, and expansion into Wayne, NJ. TOM’S RIVER, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prestige Auto Spa NJ, a family-owned, …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 12:34 GMT

Lecker & Associates Secures Precedent-Setting Court of Appeal Victory for Building Services Employee

Toronto employment law firm successfully defended a $78,925 severance judgment based on 10 months' reasonable notice, plus damages for lost benefits. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lecker & Associates, a …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. Announces Auction of Landmark Mixed-Use Investment Property in Union, New Jersey

Institutional-Quality Asset Featuring 43 Luxury Apartments and Over 25,000 Square Feet of Commercial Space to be Sold at Auction in 2 Parcels UNION, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 11:58 GMT

Bajaj Finance Highlights Key Considerations for Borrowers Before Taking a Gold Loan

A simple look at how the Bajaj Finance Gold Loan interest rate works, how gold is valued, and what else borrowers should check before they pledge their gold. PUNE, INDIA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gold can be more than an asset kept …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

Human Focus Launches DSE Risk Assessment System to Make Office and Hybrid Workstations More Comfortable

The integrated system combines AI video analysis, corrective-action management, employee guidance and assessor training. REIGATE, SURREY, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Human Focus has launched an AI-powered Display Screen …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 10:43 GMT

Patrick Ray, CPA Launches With Accounting & Advisory for East Texas Businesses

The practice provides Accounting and Advisory only, promising to work alongside clients’ existing tax preparer and auditor. WHITEHOUSE, TX, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patrick Ray, a Texas-registered Certified Public …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Modern Widows Club® Receives $5,000 Gift from New York Life Utah Walk-A-Thon

Employees at New York Life's Utah office raise $5,000 through a charity walk to support Modern Widows Club's nonprofit mission. WINTER PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modern Widows Club® | The Movement for Widow …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 09:30 GMT

The Hidden Costs of Buying Business Equipment

Provide Capital identifies costs beyond the purchase price across six industries SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A business can afford the equipment and still underestimate what it will cost to put that equipment …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 09:18 GMT

Curity appoints Simon Pearce as Chief Executive Officer

With extensive international leadership experience in cybersecurity and enterprise software, Pearce will lead Curity's next phase of growth. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Curity, a leading provider of identity and …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 09:14 GMT

PBI Global Wealth Awards 2026 winners revealed

Private banks, wealth managers and individuals recognised for the strategies and propositions shaping global wealth SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The winners of the PBI Global Wealth Awards 2026 have been revealed, …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 09:05 GMT

Iberdrola surpasses NextEra to become the world's largest private electric utility by market capitalization

Iberdrola reaches €141.604 billion and overtakes NextEra (€141.577 billion) in the October 6, 2026 trading session. SPAIN, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iberdrola surpassed NextEra in market capitalization during Tuesday's trading …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 08:20 GMT

Meilleurs PER 2026 : Finance Héros distingue 10 plans d'épargne retraite selon le profil de chaque épargnant

PER Awards 2026 : gestion libre, gestion pilotée, écoresponsable, fonds en euros. Le classement Finance Héros retient 10 PER sur 75 analysés. FRANCE, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finance Héros, comparateur indépendant de produits d'épargne …

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