Key providers for lenders in Uganda: Credit scoring, KYC, and payment
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Key providers for lenders in Uganda: Credit scoring, KYC, and payment

Credit bureaus, credit scoring systems, Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols and payment providers form the core of any sustainable lending operation in Uganda. Why are these tools essential? Let’s look at some numbers.

How to get started as a lender in South Africa
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How to get started as a lender in South Africa

Thabo noticed a troubling pattern in his community. People were stuck in a relentless cycle of debt, borrowing from mashonisas (Local name for unregistered lenders) ) at crippling interest rates. Despite their sky-high fees, the residents had little choice. Formal credit options were scarce, and when cash ran low, shady lenders seemed to be the […]

What you need to know about Nigeria’s Open Banking
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What you need to know about Nigeria’s Open Banking

Two years after the first Open Banking framework circular was released, the CBN issued operational guidelines for Open Banking on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, heralding a start for what many anticipated would bring about a much-needed change in financial services.