In 2017 the world surpassed 5 billion unique mobile subscribers. This figure will reach almost 6 billion by 2025. Whilst high saturation levels have been achieved across numerous developed countries, [ … ]
Category: Mobile money
Think small for big change: Financial inclusion through client centricity
For the billions of unbanked or underbanked people in the developing world, the key to poverty alleviation lies in economic empowerment and inclusion. Increasingly, research is showing that client centricity [ … ]
Transforming cross-border payments
In our increasingly globalised world, technology has broken down many of the obstacles created by geography. One such technology is HomeSend. A joint venture of Mastercard, eServGlobal and BICS, HomeSend [ … ]
Mobile money delivers support for families in Iraq
Over 12,000 farmers in Iraq will receive funds to restart or expand agricultural activities via a new mobile money transfer program, says the UN food agency, FAO (Food and Agriculture [ … ]
Software development kits for app integration
‘‘Hundreds of thousands of app publishers are building millions of apps, with the crucial support of 3rd party mobile SDKs that provide their apps with advanced analytics, engagement, monetization, social [ … ]
Cryptocurrency: where to next?
Its been a bumpy ride since bitcoin first emerged in 2009, however during that time the cryptocurrency market has undergone substantial growth. And while there are many new entrants, bitcoin continues [ … ]
Companion cards for mobile money solutions
In 2016 the GSMA released a report outlining the success of companion cards and mobile money accounts. “Mobile money service providers who have embraced companion cards cite the ability to fast track [ … ]
Mobile money boosts Sustainable Development Goals in Africa
The GSMA has recently published a report addressing the impact of mobile money, mobile connectivity and IoT on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN last year. Below [ … ]
International Remittances via Mobile Money
The GSMA recently released an infographic showing the importance of international remittance and the potential of mobile money for these transactions. “International Remittances: The fastest growing mobile money product by volume – up [ … ]
Six in ten subscribe to mobile services in Asia Pacific
“At the end of 2015, 62% of the population in Asia Pacific (2.5 billion individuals) subscribed to mobile services” according to the latest GSMA mobile economy report. The four dominant [ … ]
