UK Banks Complete First Interbank Transactions Using Tokenised Deposits
Britain’s banking industry has taken a significant step toward the use of digital money in mainstream financial transactions after major...
Digital Finance
IFC Highlights How Data and AI Are Expanding Small-Business Finance in Mexico
Mexico City, September 12, 2026: Small businesses are an important source of employment and economic activity, but limited access to...
African Development Bank and AXIAN Launch Digital Finance Initiative to Help 34,000 Women-Led Businesses Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group and pan-African technology company AXIAN have launched a new digital finance programme designed to expand...
Women’s Financial Inclusion Surges in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, but Gender Gap Remains
Women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have made remarkable progress in gaining access to formal financial services over the...
ASEAN Expands Cross-Border QR Payments to Build a More Connected Digital Economy
Southeast Asia is taking another significant step toward regional economic integration through the expansion of cross-border QR payment connectivity. As...
Digital Finance: Unlocking Economic Opportunity Through Innovation
Digital finance is increasingly being recognized as a key driver of inclusive economic growth, and global institutions are working to...
