Bandhan Bank: Paving the way for financial inclusion in India
Bandhan Bank: Paving the way for financial inclusion in India Two weeks ago, I had an opportunity to visit Bandhan Bank, a banking and financial services company headquartered in Kolkata, India. I thank my good friend, Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, for his gracious invitation to their 8th year-anniversary celebration. My friendship with Chandra, Bandhan Bank’s […]
How will embedded finance revolutionize industries in Southeast Asia?
How will embedded finance revolutionize industries in Southeast Asia? There is a game-changing shift that is empowering the next stage of growth for the region’s industries. Embedded finance (EmFi) — or the integration of financial services (FS) into nonfinancial platforms to incorporate these into core activities in which customers are already engaged in — is […]
South-East Asian SMEs are missing out on the digital revolution. Here’s how to get them on board
South-East Asian SMEs are missing out on the digital revolution. Here’s how to get them on board Major economies in South-East Asia have been hit hard by the pandemic and are still navigating the path to recovery amid renewed outbreaks, new virus variants and an uneven vaccine roll-out. Yet as devastating as lockdown restrictions have […]
How Financial Institutions Can Help SMEs in Southeast Asia Grow
How Financial Institutions Can Help SMEs in Southeast Asia Grow Like all businesses hit by the pandemic, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia have had to adapt to survive the unexpected disruption. From retailers to food outlets, many moved to online channels, while others looked to digital technologies to better optimize operations and […]
Filipino microentrepreneurs use digital solutions to make their businesses future-ready
Filipino microentrepreneurs use digital solutions to make their businesses future-ready Microentrepreneurs who were at risk of losing their businesses upgrade to digital platforms to keep their businesses going MANILA, Philippines — The last thing Angelita Dagoc wanted to do during the pandemic was lay off her employees. Her business, Ferangeli Guitar and Souvenirs in […]