how-banks-are-using-technologies-to-help-underserved-communities 
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The murder of George Floyd last May ignited many things in the United States last year — one of which that was perhaps unexpected: a rise in the number of digital banks targeting the Black community. It was beyond clear to me that the solutions Black America needs must be financially-focused and developed within our community.”.
TechCrunch
APRIL 27, 2023
The microfinancing platform connects investors with small businesses using mudarabah, a shariah-compliant profit-sharing agreement. Shariah law calls for a different approach to financial services, and conventional banks are also launching products for Muslim customers. enabling people to buy Bitcoin. enabling people to buy Bitcoin.
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Cross-border remittances — when people living and working abroad send money back home to friends and family — continues to be a huge part of how those living in developing countries, off the global financial grid, can be helped. “Remittances is one of the most sensitive things a person buys.
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
One startup is developing financial products targeted toward this segment of the population, with the goal of helping them build credit, save money, access funds and plan for the future. We’ve seen firsthand how the system has been designed for underprivileged Americans to fail,” said Jim McGinley, co-founder and CEO of SeedFi.
Cloudera
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Financial inclusion, defined as the availability and accessibility of financial services to underserved communities, is a critical issue facing the banking industry today. According to the World Bank, 1.7 Access to financial services and credit can help lift individuals and entire underserved communities out of poverty.
Capgemini
JUNE 10, 2020
These crises have exposed the challenges facing underserved communities that live on the margins or outside of the digital world and the importance of the internet as a socio-economic equalizer. Our ambition is to help make the digital revolution an opportunity for all and provide a bridge between technology and society.
Capgemini
JUNE 16, 2023
Focusing on the future and the need to evolve Krishnakumar Shanmugasundaram 30 May 2023 Facebook Twitter Linkedin The financial services industry is changing all around us. The trend started in the property and casualty insurance (P&C) industry and rolled into banking. At Retiretech 2.0: And, let’s be honest, it was a necessity.
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