Leveling up the global economy: Why credit lending matters for financial inclusion
We all require access to affordable, useful financial products and services. This, in essence, is the core purpose of financial inclusion – to ensure that access to financial services is not a barrier to economic development. However, despite services such as mobile money driving an increase in global account ownership, millions of people still lack access to essential financial […]
Economic downturns: the importance of credit, and how Ezra can help
As the threat of global recession lingers on the horizon, what role can lending providers play in easing economic pain – and even turning the tide – particularly in developing markets? Read on to learn how Ezra’s approach to credit solutions is helping financial service providers and their consumers during these challenging times. Economic downturn: […]
Ezra Announces the Appointment of its Chief Risk Officer
The appointment is a key milestone in Ezra’s ambitious expansion plan to support the financially underserved in emerging economies. Ezra, the microlending fintech which provides ‘easy and rapid’ credit solutions across Africa and emerging markets, has announced the appointment of Andrew Goodrich as its Chief Risk Officer. This appointment is a key milestone in Ezra’s ambitious expansion […]
How to make Africa’s mobile money boom work for your business
In many emerging markets, mobile money has become the most popular method for conducting financial transactions. Africa leads this trend, with mobile money playing a significant role in shaping economies across the continent. In this article we explore the continued rise of mobile money in Africa, and examine its impact on the region – as […]
Ezra – Supporting partners to increase financial inclusion across the world
For too long, financial credit services have been inaccessible and overcomplicated, especially for people living in underbanked and financially underserved countries. Ezra has created a solution that provides businesses across the world with the ability to offer their customers simple, easy and rapid access to loans as well as other solutions, such as working capital […]
Financial inclusion: how credit scoring can help level the playing field
Digital technology is powering a more interconnected world. However, lack of access to credit solutions remains a pressing issue for many, particularly those in financially underserved and excluded regions. But what can be done to address this imbalance? In this article, we explore how Ezra is empowering its partners to provide financial freedom to more […]
Five reasons why Ezra is your credit solution gamechanger
In the current economic climate, selecting the right credit solution partner is especially important. The potential financial uncertainties and challenges that lie ahead require a strategic partnership that may cushion – or even stem – the impact of any economic downturns, or other adverse financial consequences. So, how can you be sure that you’re investing […]