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Monthly Archives: August 2015
As excited about alternative data?
As you might remember, I wrote two blogs about alternative data, as an effective way to better score people with no or only a small credit history. One was “Psychometrics in credit Analysis – threat or promise?” where I reflect on … Continue reading
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The 2015 Financial and Digital Inclusion Project Report – Are commitments enough?
We all know that an increasing number of developing countries are committing towards clear goals with regards to financial inclusion. For example, in May 2015, 54 institutions across 61 countries have signed the Maya Declaration on Financial Inclusion proving their recognition … Continue reading
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Bitcoin – What is it and if yes, how many?
I normally write about microfinance, but I guess we have to go with new trends and new developments. Bitcoin is definitely one very new, innovative, and potentially even tension-generating development in the global payment industry. This is primarily an introduction … Continue reading
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My contribution to the MicroSave Blog on Digital Finance in DRC:
Please find below a blog which I wrote for the MicroSave blog on digital financial Services (DFS) in the DRC. I was and still am very excited to have been offered the opportunity to contribute to the MicroSave blog which I … Continue reading