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Rwanda to Join Better Than Cash Alliance

Authoritative guidance on “risk-based” banking

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global standard setter for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other threats to the financial system. Their [Risk-based Approach…

Small-scale Kenyan farmers use mobile money to turn remittances into farm profits

A study has found that Kenyan farmers who use mobile money have 35% higher profits per acre of banana production than non-users. Mobile money also increased household income by 40% and contr…

Government of Rwanda Joins the Better Than Cash Alliance

Rwanda aims for 80% financial inclusion by joining the Better Than Cash Alliance.

What Apple Pay Adds to the Electronic Payments Landscape

Guest post by Marcos Bader…

Every dollar spent on Syrian refugees generates $2.13 in local Lebanese markets

Towards a Stronger Digital Financial Ecosystem in Peru

The Better Than Cash Alliance supports a unique initiative of the Peruvian Banker’s Association (ASBANC) that brings together banks and major telecom operators…

Forum Highlights Global Standards For Responsible Digital Finance

Forum Highlights Global Standards For Responsible Digital Finance…

BTCA Supports a Stronger Digital Financial Ecosystem in Peru

The Alliance is supporting ASBANC to help launch the platform as soon as possible with the endorsement of the National Financial Inclusion Commission.

World Bank Report: Digital payments vital to economic growth

Gates Foundation and Better Than Cash Alliance urge governments to embrace digital financial services, offers concrete action steps

Paving the Way for Responsible Digital Finance

By Beth Porter, Policy Advisor, Financial Inclusion, UNCDF, Advisor, Better Than Cash Alliance

Seeing the Benefits of Electronic Aid Delivery Up Close in Rwanda

Earlier this year, we shared the story of the World Food Programme (WFP) introducing cash transfers on mobile phones at the Gihembe refugee camp in northern Rwanda. …

In Learning Exchange with Kenya, Nigerian and Malawian Banks Focus on Reaching Women With Cashless Solutions

Guest post by Allegra Palmer, Women’s World Banking…

IMF Fiscal Transparency Code aligns with BTCA goals

World Bank Report: Digital Payments Vital to Economic Growth

Digital payments can promote broader development goals of the G20 countries, according to a new report by the World Bank Development Research Group.

New Digital Business Model Opportunity for Remittances as Banks Close MTO Accounts?

The World Bank expects people to send USD$581 billion in remittances in 2014, through a network of banks and money transfer operators.

USAID ePayments Toolkit Toolkit

A Toolkit for USAID Implementing Partners and Development Organizations

Digitizing merchant payments in Bangladesh

Better placement of marketing materials can help boost usage of digital payments in small merchants. What are some other ways to drive usage? Read this IFC report that is based on feedback and learnings from early adopters of bKash in Bangladesh.

New Digital Business Model Opportunity for Remittances as Banks Close MTO Accounts?

Banks are closing MTO accounts as risks increase amid a shifting regulatory environment.

The Financial Action Task Force cautions on the use of virtual currencies