A cultural view of loan defaults in the Philippines
The cultural bedrock of family and community in the Philippines suggests that, for better or worse, social norms will continue to shape how loans are taken and repaid.
Why many finance execs turn to entrepreneurship after retirement
Retirement looks different these days. For people in their late 50s and 60s, stepping away from a corporate role doesn't automatically mean leisure and grandkids.
How automated underwriting systems speed up loan approvals without raising risk
Loan approvals have always depended on how quickly lenders can understand an applicant’s financial story. The work is demanding because the volumes keep rising, the customer expectations get sharper every year, and regulators watch every detail. Many lenders in Africa also operate in markets where data gaps still exist, so there is constant pressure to […]