Paga - Send Money, Pay Bills, Receive Payments

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margin-left: -5px; margin-top: 8px;"> <p style="font-family:'futura-light';font-size: 22px;color:#525252;margin:23px 0 22px 25px;font-weight:500; padding-top: auto">Archive</p> </div> <ul id="press"> <li style="list-style: none;padding-left: 5px;"><a class="link-news" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news"> Featured Article </a>(1)</li> <li style="list-style: none;padding-left: 5px;"><a class="link-news" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news/press?selectedPage=_financial_1"> Financial Inclusion </a>(9)</li> <li style="list-style: none;padding-left: 5px;"><a class="link-news" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news/press?selectedPage=_banking_1"> Mobile Banking </a>(7)</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="details" class="span11"> <div class="panel contents" style="padding: 15px;"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="featured"> <div class="title" style="margin: 5px 0px;"> <h2 class="title">Featured Article</h2> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Keeping Nigeria Moving − Uber partners with Paga!" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_29"> Keeping Nigeria Moving − Uber partners with Paga! </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">January 2016</div> <div> <p> <strong>LAGOS, NIGERIA [21 January 2016]</strong>− Committed to solving payments for businesses and individuals, Paga has announced a partnership with technology company, Uber. The global company that has revolutionized the way people think about travel, which accepts payments for services via its app is looking to broaden its reach across Nigeria by making its services accessible to all commuters, irrespective of how they choose to pay. </p> </div> <ul class="links inline"> <li class="node_read_more first last"><a class="link-news" title="Read more" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_29" >Read more</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA WIN 2015 AFRICA AWARDS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP(AAE)" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_28"> PAGA WIN 2015 AFRICA AWARDS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP (AAE) </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">November 2015</div> <div> <p> <strong>Marrakesh, Morocco</strong>− Paga, the mobile payments service founded in 2009 to address the growing challenges around viable payments options in Nigeria, has been announced winner of the "<strong>Outstanding Growing Business</strong>" category at the<STRONG> 2015 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE).</STRONG> </p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Paga closes US$13 million Series B financing to expand on its lead position in mobile payments in Nigeria" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_27"> PAGA CLOSES US$13 MILLION SERIES B FINANCING TO EXPAND ON ITS LEAD POSITION IN MOBILE PAYMENTS IN NIGERIA</a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">October 2015</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong> − Paga, Nigeria's leading mobile payment company today announced the completion of a $13m Series B financing led by Adlevo Capital. Other Institutional Investors in this round include Omidyar Network, Goodwell West Africa (managed by Alitheia Capital), Acumen Fund, and Capricorn Investment Group. Also joining the list of individual investors in Paga is Jeremy Stoppelman, co-Founder and CEO of Yelp and one of the early team members at PayPal. </p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA CEO WINS "ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR" (WEST AFRICA) AT CNBC AFRICA ALL AFRICA BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_25"> PAGA CEO WINS "ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR" (WEST AFRICA) AT CNBC AFRICA ALL AFRICA BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">October 2014</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong>− Tayo Oviosu, Founder and CEO of Paga, has been announced as the "Entrepreneur of the Year" (West Africa) 2014, at the recent CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards. </p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA LAUNCHES SUITE OF PAYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_24"> PAGA LAUNCHES SUITE OF PAYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">October 2014</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong>− Paga, the #1 mobile payments service in Nigeria, today formally announced the launch of its new business focused service line − <strong><em>Paga for Business</em></strong>. Suitable for large to small businesses, <strong><em>Paga For Business</em></strong> is a one−stop−shop solution for any business looking for a smart way to collect payments from its customers in person, online, or remotely from anywhere in the world. The solution also allows businesses to disburse cash to any phone number or bank account and to disburse airtime to any phone number in real−time. </p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA SELECTED BY NIKE FOUNDATION AND THE UNREASONABLE GROUP TO THE GIRL EFFECT ACCELERATOR" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_23"> PAGA SELECTED BY NIKE FOUNDATION AND THE UNREASONABLE GROUP TO THE GIRL EFFECT ACCELERATOR </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">September 2014</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria − October 2014 − </strong> Paga, Nigeria's leading mobile payments service has been selected to participate in the <a href="http://www.girleffectaccelerator.com/"><strong>Girl Effect Accelerator</strong></a>, the world's first global accelerator dedicated to benefiting girls in poverty. The program is being launched as a partnership between<a href="http://nikeinc.com/pages/the-nike-foundation">. The <strong>Nike Foundation</strong></a> and <a href="http://unreasonablegroup.com/"><strong>Unreasonable Group</strong></a>. Beginning on October 31<sup>st</sup>, just outside of San Francisco, this exclusive 2−week program will bring together 10 companies from across the world positioned to impact the lives of millions of adolescent girls living in poverty with world−class mentors, strategic financing, and access to a global network of support. </p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA CEO WINS "ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR" (WEST AFRICA) AT CNBC AFRICA ALL AFRICA BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_26"> OVER 3 MILLION NIGERIAN'S PAY WITH PAGA</a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">June 2014</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong>− Tayo Oviosu, Founder and CEO of Paga, has been announced as the "Entrepreneur of the Year" (West Africa) 2014, at the recent CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards. </p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="JIM O'NEILL, FORMER CHIEF ECONOMIST OF GOLDMAN SACHS, INVESTS IN PAGA" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_22"> JIM O'NEILL, FORMER CHIEF ECONOMIST OF GOLDMAN SACHS, INVESTS IN PAGA </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">April 2014</div> <div> <p>Lagos, Nigeria − As Paga, Nigeria's leading Mobile Payments service celebrates its 5th anniversary, founder & CEO Tayo Oviosu made the announcement that the company had acquired a new private investor − former Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Chief Economist, Jim O'Neill.</p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Western Union Expands Mobile Money Transfer Network in Nigeria in Collaboration with Paga" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_21"> Western Union Expands Mobile Money Transfer Network in Nigeria in Collaboration with Paga </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">March 2014</div> <div> <p>New Relationship Gives More than 1.2 Million Paga Subscribers Access to Western Union Services</p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Paga Is Now Available On Etisalat SIM Cards" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_20"> Paga Is Now Available On Etisalat SIM Cards </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">December 2013</div> <div> <p>Lagos, Nigeria − Paga, Nigeria's number 1 way to pay and get paid today announced it was now available to 16 million Etisalat customers on their SIM cards through Etisalat Easy Wallet.</p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA ACHIEVES ONE MILLION USER MILESTONE" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_19"> PAGA ACHIEVES ONE MILLION USER MILESTONE </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">November 2013</div> <div> <p> Lagos, Nigeria −Today, Paga announced it has reached one million users &excl; This achievement is a historic one as Paga is the first mobile payment company in Nigeria to achieve the one million user milestone. </p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="JUMIA PARTNERS WITH PAGA TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE PAYMENT OPTIONS" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_18"> JUMIA PARTNERS WITH PAGA TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE PAYMENT OPTIONS </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">November 2013</div> <div> <p>Lagos, Nigeria −Today, Paga Nigeria's #1 mobile payment service announced its partnership with Nigeria's largest online retailer, Jumia.</p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA PARTNERS WITH BUS.COM.NG TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OPTIONS" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_17"> PAGA PARTNERS WITH BUS.COM.NG TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OPTIONS </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">SEPTEMBER 2013</div> <div> <p>Lagos, Nigeria −Paga, the #1 mobile payments company in the country announced its partnership with Nigeria's leading online bus ticket pre-booking engine − Bus.com.ng to provide alternative ticket payment channels.</p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA ANNOUNCES NEW ‘DEPOSIT TO BANK’ FEATURE " href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_16"> PAGA ANNOUNCES NEW 'DEPOSIT TO BANK' FEATURE </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">SEPTEMBER 2013</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong> − Paga, the market leader in mobile payments and branchless financial services today announced its latest service offering towards providing Nigerians with access to their cash anywhere, anytime − 'Deposit to Bank' </p> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="MEDPLUS JOINS PAGA'S NATIONWIDE AGENT NETWORK " href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_14"> MEDPLUS JOINS PAGA'S NATIONWIDE AGENT NETWORK </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">May, 2013</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong> − Paga, Nigeria's #1 mobile payments company and Medplus, a market leader in the Nigerian health and beauty service industry, today announced a strategic alliance, which will see both organisations combining the scale and reach of their respective business lines to provide consumers with unprecedented access to all Paga services and cashless payment options at all Medplus locations nationwide. </p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA Celebrates 4th Anniversary" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_13"> PAGA Celebrates 4th Anniversary </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">April 25, 2013</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong> − Today, Paga, the #1 mobile payments service in Nigeria, celebrates its 4th year of providing an efficient payment system and financial access to all Nigerians. </p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA PARTNERS WITH biNu TO DELIVER ACCESSIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS " href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_15"> PAGA PARTNERS WITH biNu TO DELIVER ACCESSIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">February, 2013</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong> − Paga, Nigeria's #1 mobile payments company today announced its partnership with biNu, a leading global mobile social platform dedicated to overcoming the digital divide by providing fast and low−cost access to mobile internet services, such as Facebook, Twitter, and more than 100 other channels, to any mobile phone. </p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="PAGA SHORTLISTED FOR FINANCIAL TIMES ARCELORMITTAL &quote;BOLDNESS IN BUSINESS&quote; AWARDS 2013" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_12"> PAGA SHORTLISTED FOR FINANCIAL TIMES ARCELORMITTAL "BOLDNESS IN BUSINESS" AWARDS 2013 </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">February 19, 2013</div> <div> <p> <strong>Lagos, Nigeria</strong> − Today, Paga, Nigeria's leading money transfer service, announced it was shortlisted by the Financial Times and ArcelorMittal for its "Boldness in Business" Awards 2013 in the Technology category. The Financial Times is one of the worlds leading business newspapers based in the United Kingdom and ArcelorMittal is the worlds largest steel company. </p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Paga further enables cashless Nigeria" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_11"> Paga Secures New Investments to Scale Money Transfer Service Nationwide </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">July 2, 2012</div> <div> <p>Paga, Nigeria’s leading money transfer service launched in February 2011, today announced it has secured new investments from Adlevo Capital, Omidyar Network, Acumen Fund, Capricorn Investment Group, and current investors Goodwell West Africa Microfinance Development Company.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Paga CEO, Tayo Oviosu, kicks off Ndani TV's Young CEO series" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_10"> Paga CEO, Tayo Oviosu, kicks off Ndani TV's Young CEO series </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">May 30, 2012</div> <div> <p>LAGOS, NIGERIA − GTBank‘s Ndani TV kicks off its Young CEO series with an interview with Paga CEO, Tayo Oviosu. Mr. Oviosu shares his inspiration behind founding Paga and the challenges and rewards of starting and running a business in Nigeria. Powered by GTBank, Ndani TV‘s Young CEO series showcases young African entrepreneurs to a global audience and Mr. Oviosu is honoured to lead the way in this promising series.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Paga further enables cashless Nigeria" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_financial_1_10"> A money man‘s transfer to Nigeria By Xan Rice </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">May 30, 2012</div> <div> <p>Paga founder and CEO, Tayo Oviosu, featured in the London Financial Times</p> <p>LAGOS, NIGERIA − Paga Founder & CEO Tayo Oviosu was featured in the Financial Times‘ May 22nd print edition.  Mr. Oviosu was featured as part of the FT‘s ongoing series highlighting successful entrepreneurs. Mr. Oviosu‘s feature is a testament to the great strides Paga is making in the industry and establishing itself as the market leader.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Paga further enables cashless Nigeria" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_article_1_0"> PAGA RECIEVES US$2m GRANT FROM EFInA TO BRING LOW COST FINANCIAL SERVICES TO EVERY COMMUNITY IN NIGERIA </a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">March 8, 2012</div> <div> <p>Lagos, Nigeria − Today, Paga, an innovative financial services platform, announces a US$2 million grant from EFInA to develop and deliver low cost financial products through Paga's nationwide agent network. EFInA is an independent, professional and non−profit organization funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID). The organization was set up in late 2007 with a purpose to promote pro-poor financial sector development and financial inclusion in Nigeria.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Diamond bank selects paga to deliver branchless financial services" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_banking_1_9">Paga further enables cashless Nigeria by allowing people use MasterCard or Verve to transfer money to anyone banked or un-banked.</a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">January 5, 2012</div> <div> <p>Lagos, January 5th - Today, Paga, an innovative financial services platform has unveiled a new way for customers to transfer money to any Nigerian by using a MasterCard, Verve or Interswitch debit card.</p> <p>Paga is the easiest to use money transfer service in Nigeria, launched in February 2011 and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The company's initial set of products are delivered to meet critical needs of the Nigerian public: ability to transfer money fast and reliably to anyone, pay bills, top-up airtime or pay merchants safely. Paga delivers these services via a nationwide network of agents, the mobile phone, and internet.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Diamond bank selects paga to deliver branchless financial services" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_banking_1_8">DIAMOND BANK SELECTS PAGA TO DELIVER BRANCHLESS FINANCIAL SERVICES</a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">October 18, 2011</div> <div> <p>Lagos, Nigeria - Paga, an innovative financial services company has been selected by Diamond Bank to deliver branchless financial services to their customers.</p> <p>Through the partnership Diamond Bank customers will be able to link their bank accounts to their Paga accounts - permitting them to perform transactions on Paga directly from their bank account. Customers will be able to perform a variety of transactions including money transfers and bill payments. Over time Diamond Bank will leverage Paga's agent network to offer its banking products to the un-banked.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <a class="field-content link-news" title="Paga Pilot is Live!" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_banking_1_0">Paga rolls out Nigeria&#39s easiest to use money transfer service</a> </div> <div class="views-field-created">September 05, 2011</div> <div> <p>Lagos, Nigeria - With the issuance of its full operating license from the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN"), Paga, an innovative financial services platform is now set to offer all Nigerians an easy-to-use and secure money transfer service. Paga enables Nigerians to transfer money to anyone via their mobile phone or Internet connected device, or by visiting any retail agent in Paga's nationwide network.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="Paga Pilot is Live!" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_banking_1_3">Paga Pilot is Live!</a> </span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">Sep 28, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>On Thursday September 23rd we launched the pilot of our mobile payments service, Paga. Paga is ready to launch nationwide once regulatory approvals are issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. In preparation for our nationwide launch, we kicked off a closed loop pilot in Lagos. This pilot gives early access to a group of individuals who will give us valuable feedback on the platform and service.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-2 views-row-even"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="Pagatech participates in the Entrepreneurs Ecosystem" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_financial_1_4">Pagatech participates in the Entrepreneurs Ecosystem</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">Aug 27, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p> The <a href="http://entrepreneursecosystem.org/">Entrepreneurs Ecosystem</a> is a new organisation in Nigeria created to foster an enabling environment for entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The Ecosystem was created by <a href="http://www.thealitheia.com/">Alitheia Capital</a> to “improve the chances of survival and maximize the potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.“ </p> <p>Events are held through the year in various parts of the country. These events will range from small group morning coffee sessions, to training events, and an annual conference.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-3 views-row-odd"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="Unlocking Mobile Payments - Tech4Africa" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_financial_1_5">Unlocking Mobile Payments - Tech4Africa</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">Aug 20, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>Tech4Africa is a new conference about web, mobile, and emerging technology in Africa. The inaugural conference was held August 12th–13th in Johannesburg, South Africa. Pagatect‘s CEO, Tayo Oviosu, was invited to speak on a panel on “Unlocking Mobile Payment”.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-4 views-row-even"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="Pagatech CEO speaks at Lafferty Retail Finance Convention" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_financial_1_6">Pagatech CEO speaks at Lafferty Retail Finance Convention</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">May 06, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>Pagatech's CEO, Tayo Oviosu, was on a panel discussing Mobile Money and impact to retail banking</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-5 views-row-odd"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="Pagatech Management Interviewed by Mobile Money Africa" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_banking_1_4">Pagatech Management Interviewed by Mobile Money Africa</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">May 05, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>The Pagatech Management was recently interviewed by Mobile Money Africa Magazine.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-6 views-row-even"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="Adoption Drivers of Mobile Money for the Unbanked" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_banking_1_5">Adoption Drivers of Mobile Money for the Unbanked</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">Mar 12, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>Brief notes on the adoption drivers of mobile money by Paul Leishman of GSMA that we think are worth a read.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-7 views-row-odd"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="The Hype Cycle and Mobile Banking" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_banking_1_6">The Hype Cycle and Mobile Banking</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">Mar 10, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>New technologies go through a hype cycle. In lay mans terms this means there are various stages in the introduction of a new technology and its wide acceptance and actual value to society. Typically it starts out with inflated expectations and when those expectations are not immediately met there is dissolution, but usually (and we stress usually), the technology offering comes out of this and becomes valuable to society. Jim Rosenberg of CGAP penned down his thoughts on the hype cycle for mobile banking post the 2009 Mobile Money Summit.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-8 views-row-even"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="The G-20 eyes Financial Inclusion using Mobile Phones, other ICTs" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_financial_1_7">The G-20 eyes Financial Inclusion using Mobile Phones, other ICTs</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">Mar 10, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>The G-20 has recently issued a communiqué placing a policy priority on financial inclusion. This was done after the third Global Leadership Seminar for high-level policymakers and regulators who set policy for branchless banking, including mobile banking.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-9 views-row-odd"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="CGAP – Mobile Money Takes off" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_banking_1_7">CGAP – Mobile Money Takes off</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">Mar 10, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>We‘ve been following CGAP for over a year now and I must say this is probably one of our favourite blog postings from them. As with most articles on mobile money the focus is around mobile operator led services – though for once we get an admission into why – the GSM Association (GSMA) which is the industry group representing mobile network operators has been the primary driving force in raising awareness for mobile money globally. This one knock aside, there are still many great insights in this article, two salient ones are:</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-row views-row-10 views-row-even views-row-last"> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content link-news"><a title="Boosting domestic savings in Africa" href="/paga-web/customer/static/company/news?selectedPage=_financial_1_8">Boosting domestic savings in Africa</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">Mar 10, 2010</span> </div> <div class="views-field-teaser"> <div class="field-content"> <p>The October 2008 edition of Africa Renewal Magazine asked some questions we think all Africans should seriously ponder –</p> <p>“What if wealthy Africans decided to invest their earnings in Africa instead of overseas? And if the 80% of Africans now without bank accounts got access to formal financial services? 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