How to finance your first car as an immigrant in Canada
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How to finance your first car as an immigrant in Canada

Whether you’re planning to buy outright, take out a loan, or go through a dealership, there are a few things every new  immigrant in Canada should know before they sign anything or hand over a single dollar.

FCCPC regulations for digital lenders
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FCCPC regulations for digital lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC); the regulatory agency responsible for ensuring consumer protection and regulating competition in Nigeria, recently released a Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework for Digital Lending. This regulatory framework is enforceable whilst they work on a more comprehensive framework to guide the operations of digital lenders in Nigeria. The Commission […]

A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi

Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]