In a recent article published on Forbes.com, FINCA Impact Finance CEO Andrée Simon cautions that the ease of access to finance that fintech provides can also exacerbate indebtedness among borrowers in certain unbanked and under-banked communities.
FINCA Impact Finance CEO Andrée Simon featured in Forbes
In a recent online article published by Forbes, FINCA Impact Finance CEO Andrée Simon discusses financial inclusion and how the company seeks to balance the utility of fintech innovation with social impact.
Gender on the Agenda: Approaching diversity and inclusion with an eye towards the future
In 2018, FIF launched a diversity and inclusion (DI) strategy outlining 5 key pillars of focus for the company. These pillars emphasize an inclusive workplace, equal representation, equal opportunity, equal pay and increased outreach to women through specially-designed products and services.
Podcast: When Fintech and Social Impact Converge
FINCA Impact Finance President and CEO Andrée Simon speaks with Jason Pereira, an award-winning financial planner, university lecturer and writer on his latest podcast ‘Fintech Impact’.
Fintech innovation comes to rural Armenia
In May, FINCA Armenia updated its popular Online (OLA) platform, making it even easier for clients to apply for loans. The new features not only make it more convenient to apply for loans but make loan processing times more efficient.
FINTECH Innovation Starts with People
As a core part of its planning strategy, the Falcon program aims to identity and develop high-potential employees at FINCA Impact Finance.
Andrée Simon: How is fintech innovation transforming financial services today?
Writing in CEO World Magazine, Andrée Simon discusses the correlation between digital fintech innovation and increased financial inclusion
Keeping the Promise of Financial Inclusion for Women
FINCA Impact Finance (FIF) subsidiaries are demonstrating that serving women can be a sound business strategy based on high-quality loans, lower costs and opportunities for sustainable growth. Recent innovations in products and service-delivery are building on FIF’s legacy of women-centered finance. Women have proven that they are responsible borrowers, diligent businesspeople and loyal customers.
Work and Meaning – Women Rocking Wallstreet with Andree Simon
On the latest episode of the financial podcast “Women Rocking Wall Street”, FINCA Impact Finance President & CEO Andree Simon had the chance to discuss the firm’s new women-centered ventures
Engaging with the private sector to empower women: What to Measure and How to Build the Business Case for Change
FINCA Afghanistan’s women-only bank branch is featured as a business case in a brief developed by the Arab Women’s Enterprise Fund (AWEF) for their AWEF Learning Series in partnership with The SEEP Network.
Collaboration is Key : Positive results come when FinTechs and financial institutions work together
FIF Vice President and COO discusses for ValueWalk the how fintechs and financial institution can make a bigger impact in financial inclusion through outstanding partnerships