Canada and African Development Bank sign CAD 133 million gender lens Climate Fund for Africa
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The government of Canada and the African Development Bank last month signed an agreement formalizing the Canada–African Development Bank Climate Fund.
Indonesia: Pluang, a Savings and Investment App, Raises $20M in Pre-Series B Funding
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Pluang, an Indonesian based fintech, announced it has raised $20 million in pre-Series B funding.
Payments and Remittance Platform Afriex Raises $1.2M Seed to Scale Across Africa
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Afriex, a YC-backed payments and remittance platform, is raising $1.2 million in seed funding to expand across Africa.
Tingo International Holding Inc. partners Stanbic IBTC to close the financial inclusion gap in Nigeria
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Tingo International Holding Inc. is launching its payment system, Tingo Pay, to the Nigerian public.
Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Programme is Open for Applications
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BFA Global's managed Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Programme has opened applications for its latest internship cohort. Deadline is 15th of April, 2021.
Collapse of Australia's first licensed neobank, Xinja, is a 'successful failure', says Byres
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Australia's banking regulation boss, Wayne Byres, said the demise of Xinja was a 'successful failure' because all deposits were returned.
Saudi Arabia: Sarie, the recently launched instant payment system by Saudi's Central Bank
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The new IPS allows customers to send and receive low-value local remittances 24 hours a day.
Apple Pay is now available in South Africa
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Apple Pay is now available in South Africa according to several South African banks customers.
