Tag: Digital Financial Services (DFS)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on MSMEs: Indonesia report
The COVID-19 crisis has proven devastating for MSMEs in Indonesia, which have seen their revenues reduce to almost half. Our report analyzes the economic consequences of the pandemic on MSMEs, highlights their coping strategies, and provides policy recommendations to help them recover.
Jun 16, 2020
Alfa Pelupessy, Astri Sri Sulastri, Gloria Sinaga and Raunak Kapoor
DFS Customer Development Opportunities in Nigeria
The blog discusses digital finance customer development opportunities in Nigeria
Jan 29, 2018
Ideas to Increase DFS Usage in Indonesia
Digital Financial Services (DFS) is growing rapidly in Indonesia. However, agent and account activity remains low at around 20%. Further, awareness about mobile money/digital financial services is also low 8%. One of the key reason for low activity and limited uptake is that the products/services offered through digital channels do not meet the needs of […]
May 24, 2017
From OTC to Mobile Accounts: Easypaisa’s Journey
In 2009, Pakistan spearheaded the over the counter (OTC) transaction revolution. But in the summer of 2017, the digital financial services (DFS) landscape may experience a watershed moment. In June 2016, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that as of July 2017, all branchless banking players offering OTC transactions will be required to use […]
Jan 20, 2017
What lies ahead for Bangladesh’s DFS market?
The Helix Institute of Digital Finance recently concluded the second wave of Agent Network Accelerator (ANA) study in Bangladesh which found signs of growth in the digital financial services landscape in Bangladesh on all the key performance metrics*. Thsi this blog to understand why we feel that Bangladeshi market is poised for the next level of digital financial services. S
Nov 21, 2016
Fighting DFS fraud from five fronts
When it comes to fraud in digital financial services (DFS), stories from Uganda will surely arise: This blog proposes five avenues where DFS providers can step up the fight against fraud in DFS.
Nov 14, 2016