The Story Of Sultana The famed University Road in Sargodha, Pakistan is where the city’s major commercial activity happens. It’s a location where any local business would spend anything to
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FINCA Impact Finance announces Global Star 2019
The Global Star Award has become a proud tradition at FINCA Impact Finance (FIF). Given annually, the award recognizes excellence in the workplace and celebrates employees who embody the brand values that guide our organization.
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Digital solutions help expand financial inclusion in Tajikistan
FINCA Tajikistan rolled out an initiative that uses Digital Field Automation (DFA) to make applying for a loan easier for rural residents. DFA is a tablet-based tool that enables Client Relationship Officers (CROs) to conduct the loan application process in the field – in the customer’s home or at their place of work.
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Responsible financial services provide bridge to success in Georgia
Success did not happen for Tamar and Goderdzi overnight, nor did it come easily. Their business achievements are the fruits of their hard work, perseverance and multiple FINCA business loans.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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
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White Paper: Fintech Innovation Paving the Way to Financial Inclusion
New FIF White Paper looks at successful efforts by FINCA DRC to create new products and delivery channels that emphasize outreach and efficiency. FINCA DRC is building even closer relationships with clients while increasingly utilizing digital channels.
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Andrée Simon: Psychometric Credit Scoring Helps Reach Unbanked
Fintech and digital financial services have made banking possible for more people around the world. But while bank accounts and digital payments are more available, for many entrepreneurs in low-income countries, getting a loan is more difficult. Psychometric credit scoring can help.
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New Video Highlights How FIF is Investing in People
Fintech innovation is changing finance around the world. That is impacting how FINCA Impact Finance (FIF) develops and trains its workforce. To stay on the industry’s cutting edge, we offer professional development opportunities at all career stages and leverage digital learning to reach more than 10,000 employees in 20 countries.