World Bank

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Development Association.

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Deep Dive: How Digital ID Eases Access To Government Services In Africa And Asia
Deep Dive: How Digital ID Eases Access To Government Services In Africa And Asia
October 08, 2019  |  Authentication

The World Bank estimates that there are approximately 1.1 billion individuals worldwide without basic ID credentials — a significant obstacle when attempting to access essential...

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World Bank Lands $33M For Australian Blockchain Bond
World Bank Lands $33M For Australian Blockchain Bond
August 23, 2019  |  Investments

The World Bank announced it has raised $33 million from investors for its blockchain-based “Kangaroo” bond, Bond-i. The bond, which is due August 2020, is...

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Deep Dive: Why Cross-Border Payments Need Transparency Overhaul
Deep Dive: Why Cross-Border Payments Need Transparency Overhaul
August 16, 2019  |  Smarter Payments

FIs and enterprises are facing increased pressure to make cross-border payments fast and seamless as consumers grow used to such products in other sectors. The...

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World Bank, IMF Debut Private Blockchain And ‘Quasi-Cryptocurrency’
World Bank, IMF Debut Private Blockchain And ‘Quasi-Cryptocurrency’
April 15, 2019  |  Blockchain

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are partnering up to launch a private blockchain and “quasi-cryptocurrency.” The asset, “Learning Coin,” will be...

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ENOC Taps Into Mobile Payments, Samsung Pay Comes To Australian Commuters
ENOC Taps Into Mobile Payments, Samsung Pay Comes To Australian Commuters
April 10, 2019  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes the U.A.E.’s ENOC’s launch of a mobile option for...

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Cross-Border Payment Efforts Look To Blockchain And Beyond
Cross-Border Payment Efforts Look To Blockchain And Beyond
April 03, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Banks and FinTechs have set their sights on cross-border payments, looking toward speeding up consumer and B2B payments while lowering costs. From Thailand to Canada,...

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Deep Dive: The Road To Seamless Multichannel Authentication
Deep Dive: The Road To Seamless Multichannel Authentication
March 22, 2019  |  Authentication

Consumers who are accessing multiple connected devices want to enjoy seamless authentication experiences across them — they want their data and online activities synchronized regardless...

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The Chart That Sparked A Debate On Global Poverty
The Chart That Sparked A Debate On Global Poverty
February 14, 2019  |  Financial Inclusion

A well-made chart can be good for a lot of things, like breaking down a complex problem into an accessible visual, illustrating a point or...

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Why JUMO Is Expanding From Africa Into Asia With Its Financial Services Platform
Why JUMO Is Expanding From Africa Into Asia With Its Financial Services Platform
December 18, 2018  |  Financial Inclusion

While underbanked and unbanked customers in the developed world exist — and face a myriad of difficulties in securing access to financial products — the...

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