Building borrower trust in markets with loan sharks and scams
Borrower information

Building borrower trust in markets with loan sharks and scams

This article explores the facts behind borrower behavior, highlights where lenders often fail, and sets out ways to close the gap.

Why Nigerian banks will never win the consumer credit game
Credit Laws

Why Nigerian banks will never win the consumer credit game

Nigerian banks have never been equipped to win the consumer credit game. Their rigid lending practices, heavy collateral requirements, and deep-rooted aversion to retail risk keep everyday borrowers locked out. Fintechs are filling the gap with faster, more flexible solutions, while banks remain stuck in outdated models. Now that we know how important consumer credit is and why it matters, why are banks so ill-qualified to solve the problem?

A cultural view of loan defaults in Zambia
Industry Information

A cultural view of loan defaults in Zambia

This report analyzes loan defaults in Zambia from 2019 to 2024 through a cultural lens, focusing on personal and consumer lending.