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Crowdsourcing student loans: Student financing in Kenya with Kiva and Strathmore Univer... - 1 views

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Kiva Crowdfunding Entrepreneurs Microfinance

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  • n 2012, the micro-lending institute Kiva partnered with Kenya’s Strathmore University to offer tuition loans to low-income students. The loans were crowdfunded by Kiva and distributed by Strathmore University, who selected applicants based on the criteria of having high academic performance and coming from a low-income household, among other requirements. From 2012 to 2018, Kiva fundraised USD 762,675, which was distributed to 84 students who received an average loan of USD 9,004. The program ended in 2018 because the delinquency rate had risen to 14.65%, with many students being unable to pay back their loan owing to scarce job opportunities after graduation (Kiva, 2018).
    • hichamachir
      hichamachir on 12 Feb 21
       
      Kiva is treating a very important point in the society. It's to facilitate students loans. I think that kiva is playing it smart at this point because as we know students loans can be expensive to get and kiva found a solution for which can make the company very successful.
  • In 2012, the micro-lending institute Kiva partnered with Kenya’s Strathmore University to offer tuition loans to low-income students. The loans were crowdfunded by Kiva and distributed by Strathmore University, who selected applicants based on the criteria of having high academic performance and coming from a low-income household, among other requirements. From 2012 to 2018, Kiva fundraised USD 762,675, which was distributed to 84 students who received an average loan of USD 9,004
  • mohammed_ab on 13 Feb 21
     
    I think that Kiva is a platform that could benefit different market segments. Their main value proposition is to help entrepreneurs find funds for their business. However, as it can be seen in this article, Kiva could also serve students who have difficulties in financing their studies. I think that this is the power of crowdfunding, It can be used in many areas of life.
mehdibella

News - SU first university in SA to go cashless... - 0 views

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Fintech finance SouthAfrica snapscan

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  • ​​Stellenbosch University (SU) is the first university in South Africa to make use of the SnapScan in-app payment solutions for payments on its campuses, so that students no longer have to carry cash with them for certain payments.
  • SnapScap is a mobile application that enables cashless payments. Initially two of SnapScan's in-app payment mechanisms will be available for students to do bill payments for their student fees, as well as for pre-paid internet and printer credits. These payments previously had to be made (in cash or with card) at the University's cashiers in the central administration building
    • samiatazi
      samiatazi on 13 Feb 21
       
      I think, it is an outstanding idea to integrate this mobile payment app to SU financial system. likewise, this implementation will be beneficial for other institutions such as AUI because we as students struggles sometimes to pay when we forget carrying our cash-wallet, especially that it is the only payment instrument. I addition, we will have more control over our money in terms of choosing to spend it inside or outside the University.
  • Apart from SnapScan in-app payments, students also have an online option on the SU's website where they have the options of pre-paids (for internet, meals, washing, printing credits and rides) and bill payments (for student fees).
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  • SU is one of more than 50 000 merchants and vendors in South Africa to embrace the SnapScan technology. SnapScan integrates with the University's financial systems to ensure that less cash is in circulation on its campuses. 
  • ​​Stellenbosch University (SU) is the first university in South Africa to make use of the SnapScan in-app payment solutions for payments on its campuses, so that students no longer have to carry cash with them for certain payments.
  • “The University is constantly renewing itself by adopting smart technology to create a better, simpler and safer environment for students and the broader campus community,"
  • SU is one of more than 50 000 merchants and vendors in South Africa to embrace the SnapScan technology. SnapScan integrates with the University's financial systems to ensure that less cash is in circulation on its campuses.
  • Using the SnapScan app is quick and effortless. It is free to use, and just requires data or wifi. Students need to download the SnapScan app to their smart phones from their app store and complete a quick registration process to add their card details. Thereafter
    • mehdibella
      mehdibella on 13 Feb 21
       
      I think, it is an outstanding idea to integrate this mobile payment app to SU financial system. likewise, this implementation will be beneficial for other institutions such as AUI because we as students struggles sometimes to pay when we forget carrying our cash-wallet, especially that it is the only payment instrument. I addition, we will have more control over our money in terms of choosing to spend it inside or outside the University.
samiatazi

Donations Have Become Easier Through SnapScan | Feenix Blog | Crowdfunding for Students - 0 views

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Snapscan Feenix Innovation Donation Fintechs

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  • Thanks to SnapScan the Feenix community can now make a monthly contribution to fund students.Feenix allows everyday people and businesses to donate what they can so students can graduate and actively participate in our economy. We believe that access to education should not be dependent on wealth. Driven by our community’s commitment to combat student-debt we were inspired to find the safest, easiest and most convenient way for the community to make donations on a monthly basis.  As a result, we have partnered with SnapScan! The innovative mobile payment application that allows funders to make donations quickly. Launched in 2013, SnapScan has changed the way we make payments-one snap at a time!With the snap of the unique Feenix QR code you can make an immediate donation. By scanning the code, you will be given the option to not only make a once-off donation, but also set up a recurring donation from as little as the cost of two coffees, the amount is up to you! Scan Now to start donating monthly.
  • These recurring SnapScan donations go into the Feenix Pool Fund, the collective fund made up of donations from different funders which is then allocated to students according to the B-BBEE scorecard. Preference is also given to students who are active and involved with Feenix. All funds are paid directly to the applicable universities on a semiannual basis or at the Trustees discretion.You can make a difference today! No need for cash, cards or EFTs. SnapScan enables you to make a simple and safe donation that will alleviate the impact of financial stress on students. The benefit of SnapScan donations means that you can make a donation from wherever you find yourself. You’ll be able to view your recurring donations on the SnapScan app and are free to cancel your monthly donation at any time ensuring that you have control over your contributions.So #JOINTHECROWD and make your donation today. When you donate to the Feenix Pool Fund, you support the vision for a society in which all are able to fulfil their potential regardless of wealth.
    • samiatazi
      samiatazi on 13 Feb 21
       
      Feenix partnered with SnapScan to make donating to students simpler. With a QR code snap, a contribution to the Feenix Pool Fund may be made automatically. the contribution can be as small as the price of 2 cups of coffee. Both funds go directly to involved and Feenix interested students. I find that Contributing to students wellfare is amazing by this parternship.
chaimaa-rachid

Kiva Lets You Fund a Student's Education, $25 at a Time - 0 views

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students education loans

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  • The idea to expand to higher educational micro-loans was gradual and evolved mostly with feedback from the field.
  • chaimaa-rachid on 13 Feb 21
     
    Kiva has chosen an important point which is facilitating student loans. As we know, most of the time, students struggle to get financial services or loans. Besides, the company can be very successful since it has found a solution to one of the big problems that students may face.
chaimaa-rachid

About | Kiva - 0 views

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life improve people

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  • We do this by crowdfunding loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world. Through Kiva's work, students can pay for tuition, women can start businesses, farmers are able to invest in equipment and families can afford needed emergency care.
  • We do this by crowdfunding loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world. Through Kiva's work, students can pay for tuition, women can start businesses, farmers are able to invest in equipment and families can afford needed emergency care.
    • aminej
      aminej on 11 Feb 21
       
      Kiva is an interesting platform that offers very interesting funding access to people in different areas of the world. It would enable them to either start a new business or improve theirs. There are already 1.9 million lenders which is quite huge and a repayment rate of 95.9% so I believe that it is really developped.
  • We do this by crowdfunding loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world. Through Kiva's work, students can pay for tuition, women can start businesses, farmers are able to invest in equipment and families can afford needed emergency care.
    • kaoutarchennoufi
      kaoutarchennoufi on 12 Feb 21
       
      Kiva is a very impactful organization since it financially helps students and women who want to start their own business. It is well known that these two categories usually face difficulties to contract loans or get any financial service. We need more organizations like Kiva all around Africa.
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  • Kiva started as a pioneer in crowdfunding in 2005, and is constantly innovating to meet people’s diverse lending needs. Whether it’s reinventing microfinance with more flexible terms, supporting community-wide projects or lowering costs to borrowers, we are always testing and learning.
  • We envision a financially inclusive world where all people hold the power to improve their lives.
  • hichamachir on 07 Feb 21
     
    I love the concept of Kiva where you can see technology helping people in their lives. The company aims to link borrowers with lender in order to improve the lifestyle of the people interested in this service. I just like the way Fintech plays a big role in improving our life and Kiva is just a good example of it.
  • chaimaa-rachid on 13 Feb 21
     
    Kiva provides attractive access to funding individuals to improve their lives.
hindelquarrouti

WorldRemit Review, Rates & Fees 2021 | Save Today | MoneyTransfers.com - 2 views

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Worldremit Money Transfer Fintech

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  • WorldRemit, like other money transfer companies, has its upsides and downsides. However, based on customer experience and forum reviews, the pros outweigh the cons. Pros Easy to Use -It takes approximately 5 minutes to sign up for an account on WorldRemit and make a transfer.Extensive Global Reach -You can send money to 150 countries on the WorldRemit platform. Irrespective of where your loved ones are, you can rely on WorldRemit to deliver the money to them in 30,000+ agent locations globally.Reasonable Fees -Compared to other money transfer services, WorldRemit charges fair transfer fees. It allows you to independently handle third party fees thereby, giving you control of your transfer.Flexible Payment Options-You can choose to pay for your transfer using a credit card, a debit card or a bank transfer.Multiple Delivery Channels-The beneficiary can receive money through bank deposits, cash pickup or mobile money.
  • Founded in 2010 in the United Kingdom by Ismail Ahmed, an economics student at the University of London, WorldRemit has grown its geographical coverage quite fast. You can now send to 150 countries around the world with thousands of well-placed payout locations. However, the company still has ground to cover in terms of partnerships with financial institutions and mobile money companies to strengthen its global footprint.
    • samielbaqqali
      samielbaqqali on 12 Feb 21
       
      WorldRemit is a good example of how a digitalized service should be quick and effective. The versatility of the service lets us realize that digitalization is in safe hands for the future, even though, of course, there is still a way to enhance the service.
  • WorldRemit is an online money transfer service that allows people to transfer money to their families in a secure, fast and affordable way.
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  • Sending money to Somaliland Ismail’s home country was difficult. Most money transfer companies and banks charged exorbitant rates and took longer to complete transfers. Convinced that technology would help cut transaction costs and send money faster, Ismail started WorldRemit. General Payment Options Supported Currencies Support
  • hichamachir on 10 Feb 21
     
    I believe that WorldRemit is a good example of how fast and efficient a digitalized service should be. The flexibility of the service makes us understand that the future is in safe hands with digitalization even though there's always a way to improve the service of course.
  • hindelquarrouti on 13 Feb 21
     
    Worldremit is known for providing its users with affordable money transfers with fees that are often lower than average, yet the transfer is secure affordable and rapid. The main components that made the company successful
kenza_abdelhaq

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SnapScan South Africa Payments Service

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  • SnapScan only works with most ecommerce enabled debit or credit cards from any South African bank, as well as most international credit cards. 
    • kenza_abdelhaq
      kenza_abdelhaq on 13 Feb 21
       
      Unlike other companies focusing on financial inclusion, SnapScan needs the presence of a bank account as well as a debit or credit card from any South African bank.
  • kenza_abdelhaq on 13 Feb 21
     
    "SnapScan only works with most ecommerce enabled debit or credit cards from any South African bank, as well as most international credit cards. "
kenza_abdelhaq

Peer-to-Peer Lending: Best Websites of February 2021 - 0 views

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Fintech Strategy Peer-to-Peer Lending Lending

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  • If you can’t or don’t want to borrow money from a brick-and-mortar bank or a conventional online lender, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is an option worth exploring. P2P lending works differently from the financing you may have received in the past. You are not borrowing from a financial institution but rather from an individual or group of individuals who are willing to loan money to qualified applicants. P2P lending websites connect borrowers directly to investors, as these lenders are called. Each website sets the rates and the terms (sometimes with investor input) and enables the transaction. P2P has only existed since 2005, but the crowd of competing sites is already considerable. While they all operate the same basic way, they vary quite a bit in their eligibility criteria, loan rates, amounts, and tenures, as well as their target clientele. To jump-start your search, we scoured the online P2P marketplace and came up with these top six platforms, depending on your exact financial situation.
    • nouhaila_zaki
      nouhaila_zaki on 13 Feb 21
       
      P2P lending could be a strategy pursued by the eligible fintech companies that we have this semester. P2P lending means that the company would not be borrowing money from a financial institution but rather from an individual or group of people that are willing to lend money to qualified applicants/organizations. This article enumerates the most prominent platforms for P2P lending.
  • Types of Loans Available Through Peer-to-Peer Lending P2P loans can be used for many of the same purposes as personal loans. Here are a few of the loan types you may find on popular P2P websites.  Personal LoansHome Improvement LoansAuto LoansStudent LoansMedical LoansBusiness Loans
    • kenza_abdelhaq
      kenza_abdelhaq on 13 Feb 21
       
      If a company does not want to borrow from conventional banks or a fintech company want to offer this service, Peer-to-Peer lending is a great alternative.
mehdibella

Standard Bank snaps up major stake in SnapScan maker | Fin24 - 1 views

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Fintech finance SouthAfrica snapscan

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  • The company will continue to develop and expand its offering to provide a range of product development and payments services.Kobus Ehlers, Firepay CEO, said: “Our team is looking forward to building out our payments platform to solve the real-world payments problems we have always focused on, and to provide customers with the best experience possible. We’re excited to work with Standard Bank in our mission to achieve this both in South Africa and across the continent.”
  • “We are excited about working more closely with the Firepay team and think that there is an excellent strategic fit between their capabilities and Standard Bank’s vision for a truly universal bank, both in South Africa and throughout the African continent,” said Wendy Pienaar, SBSA Head of Emerging Payments.“Firepay’s experienced team and industry know-how will be used to bolster Standard Bank’s emerging payments strategy,” she added.In addition to SnapScan, the Firepay team’s technology platform already enables payments for several clients, including WeChat and Masterpass.
    • samielbaqqali
      samielbaqqali on 12 Feb 21
       
      SnapScan's plan for expansion seems very important to me. They will accomplish enormous things on the African continent with the financial aid of Standard Bank and the special service that SnapScan offers.
  • “We are excited about working more closely with the Firepay team and think that there is an excellent strategic fit between their capabilities and Standard Bank’s vision for a truly universal bank, both in South Africa and throughout the African continent,” said Wendy Pienaar, SBSA Head of Emerging Payments.“Firepay’s experienced team and industry know-how will be used to bolster Standard Bank’s emerging payments strategy,” she added.In addition to SnapScan, the Firepay team’s technology platform already enables payments for several clients, including WeChat and Masterpass.
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  • Johannesburg - South African financial services provider Standard Bank has acquired a majority share of Firepay, the company behind the quick response code payment app SnapScan.
  • Firepay launched the SnapScan app in partnership with Standard Bank in 2014 and today has 32 000 physical and online merchants.The app, which is connected to a bank account or mobile wallet, allows users to make payments from their mobile device by scanning a QR (quick response) code.
  • “We are excited about working more closely with the Firepay team and think that there is an excellent strategic fit between their capabilities and Standard Bank’s vision for a truly universal bank, both in South Africa and throughout the African continent,” said Wendy Pienaar, SBSA Head of Emerging Payments.
    • mehdibella
      mehdibella on 13 Feb 21
       
      I find that Contributing to students wellfare is amazing by this parternship.
  • hichamachir on 11 Feb 21
     
    SnapScan expansion strategy seems quite interesting for me. With the financial help of Standard Bank and the unique service that SnapScan provides, they can achieve huge things in the African continent.
aminej

EthioPay | Contact Us - 0 views

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Fintech E-payments Financial Inclusion Ethiopia Smartphone E-bills

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    • aminej
      aminej on 08 Feb 21
       
      In this article we can note that the different services that EthioPay offers are electricity bills, health Insurance, pay telecom, school fees and utility fees. We can also deduct from its name that it is located in Ethiopia and it was founded by Minas Yohannes and Daniel Hadgu in 2018.Also, their customer target are any Ethiopian who have a smartphone and wants to use it to pay their bills in a convenient way mostly households and students.
  • Send payments back home in an easy and secure way. Taking care of your loved ones back home does not need to be complicated. EthioPay makes it easy to send money without having to worry whether the money will reach your loved ones. Our secure platform uses bank-grade encryption meaning when you send money, your loved ones are guaranteed to receive it. You also never have to worry about your payment methods being compromised. Use our one-time payment system or set an ongoing schedule. We know that sending money home depends on multiple factors. Sometimes you will want to send a one-time amount, other times you will want recurrent payments. Ethiopay caters for both instances by offering you flexible payment options that you can adjust to your needs. This helps you ensure that you never miss a payment when it's needed. Avoid the headaches of keeping track of payments. You want to keep track of payments you make for your personal records. This can be a challenge when using other platforms. The Ethiopay User Account Dashboard offers a unified and detailed view of all the transactions you have made on the platform. Each entry shows the date and time stamp, amount, recipient and transaction status of every payment made. Pay education & utility bills back home with Ethiopay Paying utility and school fees is an important way of empowering your loved ones back home. Whether you are in North America or Europe, Ethiopay offers an easy and reliable way to do this. In addition, you can opt to set up scheduled payments so the payments are made at the beginning of each school term or any other time frame your choose.
  • aminej on 08 Feb 21
     
    This can help in : Improving security in payments. Encouraging more people to use digital money since it is safer mostly in countries where there is high level of crime. People now use their phone more than anything so it would facilitate many task for people (innovative)
  • mohammed_ab on 08 Feb 21
     
    During the Covid lockdown, we became aware of the need for such a platform. Having the possibility to send money back to your country to help your family in a secure way just by using your phone is amazing. The different security features that EthioPay offers to its customers are crucial in our time where cybercrimes keep on growing.
nouhaila_zaki

EthioPay | Welcome - 0 views

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Ethiopay Ethiopia Mission

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  • Ethiopay operates a flexible, tightly regulated, global payout platform. This enables you to automate your user payments flow, pay less for your transactions, access flexible online reports, guarantee the integrity of all your payment traffic, ensure your payments go through as planned….the list goes on.
    • sawsanenn
      sawsanenn on 08 Feb 21
       
      Ethiopay is a centralized global payout platform that currently enables users a simple and convenient way to transfer and/or purchase cross border bill pay, money transfer, mobile data, and mobile minutes between anywhere around the world and Ethiopia. Ethiopay is an emerging FinTech solution to address the social and economic gaps left by established payment solutions.
  • Ethiopay operates a flexible, tightly regulated, global payout platform. This enables you to automate your user payments flow, pay less for your transactions, access flexible online reports, guarantee the integrity of all your payment traffic, ensure your payments go through as planned….the list goes on.
  • Paying utility and school fees is an important way of empowering your loved ones back home. Whether you are in North America or Europe, Ethiopay offers an easy and reliable way to do this. In addition, you can opt to set up scheduled payments so the payments are made at the beginning of each school term or any other time frame your choose.
    • sawsanenn
      sawsanenn on 13 Feb 21
       
      Ethiopay encourages students to believe and start work with e-payments platforms, and we can see that they are making it so easy for everybody which encourage all Ethiopians to switch to digital platforms and trust them.
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  • While other platforms are a one-size-fits-all, Ethiopay isn’t. We support the unique payment needs of Ethiopians including payments for school fees, telecom, utility bills and other needs that are close to your heart. Our vision is a future where Ethiopians in the the diaspora touch the lives of those back home through easy, secure and seamless payments. To achieve this, we are on a mission to build the most reliable payments platform serving Ethiopians in the world. We want to make it so easy for you to send money home that your loved ones will feel as though you were right there with them.
    • nouhaila_zaki
      nouhaila_zaki on 13 Feb 21
       
      This excerpt is important because it introduces the mission statement and vision of Ethiopia. The mission of the company is to ensure the most reliable payments platform for Ethiopians around the world. The vision, on the other hand, is a future where Ethiopian diaspora can help their families back home through easy, secure and seemless payments ensured by Ethiopay.
  • nouhaila_zaki on 13 Feb 21
     
    "We support the unique payment needs of Ethiopians including payments for school fees, telecom, utility bills and other needs that are close to your heart. O"
kenzabenessalah

EthioPay: About | LinkedIn - 1 views

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Payment Needs Utility bills Other services

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  • While other platforms are a one-size-fits-all, Ethiopay isn’t. We support the unique payment needs of Ethiopians including payments for school fees, telecom, utility bills and other needs that are close to your heart.
    • kenzabenessalah
      kenzabenessalah on 11 Feb 21
       
      Not all e-payment services contain multiple services, but EthioPay is one of the platforms that does. Not only does it help with utility bills, but it also facilitates school payments, etc.
  • aminej on 11 Feb 21
     
    Ethiopay offers a variety of services that individuals require on a daily basis so I consider it as really innovative to regroup all these services in one platform. Their customer target can be households who need to pay their utilities fees or students who need to pay their fees.
  • aminej on 12 Feb 21
     
    This is very innovative for the Ethiopian population since it will facilitate many things for them. Most of the popuation lives in rural areas where they can't access important services such as paying school fees or utilities because they are very far. Now, only through your phone you can pay all of these services from anywhere in the world.
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