Trinidad and Tobago IFC’s Post

📈 Unlocking Success for NBFIs in a Challenging Market 📉 Since May 2022, rising interest rates and economic uncertainties have hit fintech and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) hard, with listed NBFIs in Australia trading at significantly lower valuations. At GCI, we've funded over 25 early-stage NBFIs and identified four critical success factors: a compelling customer value proposition, efficient and differentiated distribution channels, robust credit underwriting, and a sustainable capital structure. These elements are vital for attracting both debt and equity support. Co-authored by Henry Stewart, Managing Director, and Sunny Xu, Investment Analyst, our latest article, Show Me The Equity – the Winning Formula for Non-Bank Lenders, delves deeper into these themes. https://lnkd.in/gN4tyPg8 #GCI #transformationalcredit #assetbackedfinance #NonBankLenders #privatedebt #privatecredit #realestate #strategiccapital #scaleupfinance #resourcesandrenewables #fintech

💡 These survey results are a welcome contribution to the ongoing discussions around #financialinclusion in the #Caribbean region—a topic I am deeply passionate about and currently working on. While we've made strides, there's still significant work ahead to ensure that no one is left behind or excluded as our economies advance and prosper. Financial inclusion isn't just about access; it's about empowerment, resilience, and unlocking opportunities for every individual, business, and community. Let's continue to collaborate, innovate, and advocate for solutions that bring meaningful change to the lives of the underserved. #FinancialInclusion #CaribbeanDevelopment #EconomicEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth #InnovationForImpact

MASSY 👉🏾 EMONEY IN T&T 🇹🇹 Financial Technology  #FINTECH is necessary for financial inclusion and the advancement of the financial sector in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹  Pay attention as this unfolds🔎 #money #emoney #fintech  #finance  #personalfinance Phil The Gap 👉🏽 Information To Empower ‼️

Check out "Streamlining Access: Why the Industry Needs Faster RTGS Onboarding" by George Iddenden in Payments Intelligence. 🔍 Key Insights: BoE Modernisation: Enhancing resilience, fostering innovation, and improving cross-border payment efficiency. Access Improvements: Extending RTGS operating hours and simplifying access for non-bank entities and foreign banks. 💡 Why It Matters: Faster and more streamlined RTGS onboarding can fuel innovation and provide a level playing field for non-bank financial institutions. Additional insights from Natalie Lewis, a partner at Travers Smith and Russ Albert, CertPAY, product lead at PEXA UK. 📖 Read More: https://lnkd.in/eFF-rNcc #RTGS #Payments #Fintech #Banking #Innovation #BoE #PaymentsIntelligence

AFI member institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are leading the way in advancing #financialinclusion across the region. To find out more, check out the AFI Financial Inclusion for Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC) newsletter: 👉 bit.ly/3LAOIiV #LeaveNoOneBehind #FinancialServices #AccessToFinance #Fintech

Today is the 5th day at #CIB_Summer_Intership_2024 in Round 8. This day is special because I started to know what #Awareness for young people about the importance of financial inclusion. 1- Financial inclusion is important for citizens. Implementing financial inclusion means that all segments of society have appropriate opportunities to manage their money and savings in a sound and safe manner. To ensure that the majority does not resort to informal means, which are not subject to any control and supervision. 2- Financial inclusion ensures that citizens are not exposed to fraudulent cases or are charged exaggerated fees, because they use their money through legitimate means such as banks, banks, post offices, and NGOs. 3- Financial inclusion is a major reason for the country’s economic growth, and it works to achieve financial stability. The country’s economic situation will not improve, in light of the presence of a large number of individuals and institutions who are financially excluded from the formal financial sector. Finally, thanks alot #CIB Thanks Farida Elsefary #CIB_Summer_Intership_2024 #competition #Financial_inclusion

It's now LIVE! The GSMA Mobile Money Programme have launched the State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2024!   After two decades of remarkable expansion, mobile money is now a trillion-dollar industry that continues to evolve and expand, driving financial inclusion and economic growth.    Download it now for cutting-edge insights based on exclusive data and learn more about how mobile money is driving businesses, building economies, and improving financial inclusion: www.gsma.com/sotir     #SOTIR2024 #finclusion #MobileMoney

It's now LIVE! The GSMA Mobile Money Programme have launched the State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2024!   After two decades of remarkable expansion, mobile money is now a trillion-dollar industry that continues to evolve and expand, driving financial inclusion and economic growth. Download it now for cutting-edge insights based on exclusive data and learn more about how mobile money is driving businesses, building economies, and improving financial inclusion: www.gsma.com/sotir #SOTIR2024 #finclusion #MobileMoney

Looking forward to the Investor and Analyst panel at GovFin 2024, where myself and two incredible analysts, Triet Nguyen of DPC DATA Inc. and Jamie Richardson from Fidelity Investments will discuss how access to information about municipalities could change with implementation of #FDTA, and the implications for #muniland. Also can't wait for panels on #structureddata's promise and challenges for large issuers, small issuers, and professional service providers, and perspectives from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), XBRL US, Inc., and many others. #publicfinance #municipalbonds https://lnkd.in/e3FwqRiv

At CGAP Karina Broens Nielsen and Emilio Hernandez-Hernandez set out the new approach exploring ways in which digitized data on customer outcomes and their financial transactions along with innovative research methodologies can be leveraged to better understand factors that drive the diverse impact of financial services. "Improving our understanding of the impact of financial inclusion is not easy, and will require our collective effort and collaboration. However, we are convinced it is a crucial step needed to create strategies and interventions that truly make a difference. CGAP's efforts rely on close partnerships with leading method and research experts, visionary financial service providers, government agencies such as central banks, and funders. We hope that the research and tools from this project will help close key knowledge gaps about the impact of financial services, including micro-credit, as well as inspire and enable the financial inclusion community to carry on research that continues to shed light on what works, when, and for whom, so that we can jointly pave the way for greater and more inclusive development outcomes." Read the blog post for full details: https://lnkd.in/gqiBpv47