Credit-as-a-Service: Connecting customers and lenders to drive value

whitePaper | December 11, 2021

Financial inclusion is a well-recognized global issue: 1.7 billion people are “unbanked” – lacking an account at a financial institution or mobilemoney provider – according to the World Bank.1 Meanwhile, many small- and medium-sized businesses face challenges in realizing benefits from the current financial system. Individuals and small businesses may not be able to access financial services; if they can, those services may not be of high quality, suitable or affordable. The World Bank defines financial inclusion as the ability of individuals and businesses to access “useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs”.2 Financial inclusion is a complex global problem that existing systems and offerings have so far failed to solve.

whitePaper | August 2, 2022

The open banking initiative “connects banks, third-parties and technical providers – enabling them to simply and securely exchange data to their customers’ benefit.”1 These benefits include improved choice for customers, new payment services, as well as more convenient ways to manage their finances online. A core use of the technology is providing digital proof for a future transaction. This can range from proof of funds to proof that debt is being serviced.

whitePaper | September 29, 2022

While it may seem like common sense alone would influence end users to adopt the superior FSC tools that you are rolling out, we see many clients underestimate end user resistance.

whitePaper | December 14, 2022

The rapid pace of change brought on by the current market dynamics has put a spotlight on the communication of business information. Many financial leaders are hampered by an inability to gather and disseminate that business-critical information to the necessary stakeholders at the necessary speed to cope with the rapidly changing business environment.

whitePaper | September 26, 2022

Fintech Notes offer practical advice from IMF staff members to policymakers on important issues. The views expressed in Fintech Notes are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.

whitePaper | August 31, 2022

Digital evolution in the banking sector has seen significant positive movement over the last decade and continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As per reports, more than half of all banking transactions were within the bank’s network about 15 years ago. The number has fallen to less than 10% in 2020.