financial inclusion
Mastercard Launches SME Resilience Program Across Middle East
Mastercard launches Built Small. Moving Strong, a regional SME resilience program supporting small businesses across the Middle East with financial tools, policy alignment and digital enablement to navigate supply chain disruptions and financial challenges.
Mobile Money Transactions Surpass $2 Trillion in 2025, GSMA Report Finds
Mobile money transactions surpassed $2 trillion in 2025, with active accounts growing 15% year-on-year to 593 million, according to the GSMA’s latest annual report.
Study Estimates AdaKami Fintech Lending Platform Contributed Up to $649 Million to Indonesia’s GDP
A University of Indonesia study estimates that AdaKami’s loan disbursements contributed up to $649 million to Indonesia’s GDP in 2024, supporting employment for up to 78,000 people across 17 sectors.
Ericsson and Mastercard Launch Collaboration for Global Money Movement
Ericsson and Mastercard collaborate to integrate fintech platforms for easier money movement. The deal targets unbanked populations starting in the Middle East.
e& money Secures Finance Company License to Expand Financial Inclusion in UAE
e& money obtains Finance Company license from UAE Central Bank, expanding beyond payments into AI-driven lending services for over two million customers.