The partnership aims to empower Barq’s customers through Mastercard Gateway by enhancing the payment acceptance capabilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF) has joined the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code) initiative, coordinated by We-Fi, a global alliance housed in the World Bank, which aims to boost financing for women-led or women-owned businesses.

The forum offers an incredible opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and discover new ways to drive positive social and environmental change.

Ant International will enhance the credit management capability and infrastructure efficiency for Dock clients, comprising of financial institutions, retailers, and fintech start-ups.

The conference highlighted the need for a national regulatory framework for savings groups and the establishment of an Apex organization to support them.

The loan will have a five-year tenor and a three-year grace period, helping Banco BICE increase and diversify its long-term financing to support the housing portfolio growth.

To boost the contribution of small businesses and empower them to unlock their full potential, Mastercard pledged to bring 50 million SMMEs worldwide into the digital economy by 2025.

Financial Inclusion Grants direct funding to organizations serving minority populations in policy areas covered by the report: affordable housing, business ownership, childcare, education, employment, and health access and outcomes.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are urging labor and employer sector leaders to transition to digital wage payments, highlighting the benefits of safe and efficient payroll solutions.

The event underscored Mastercard’s commitment to advancing economic growth through innovative digital payment solutions and strategic collaborations in the country.