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Explore how mobile money technology revolutionizes payments in Africa, providing financial inclusion to the underbanked & offering ample opportunities for FinTech and crowdfunding platforms.

As businesses seek innovative means of obtaining capital, the alternative finance sector is undergoing substantial expansion. In order to enhance comprehension of this dynamic market, we have compiled a compilation of the ten most influential trends in alternative finance that are profoundly affecting businesses of various scales.

Investing in real estate has traditionally been reserved for those with significant capital and experience in the industry. However, with the advent of real estate crowdfunding and real estate investment trusts (REITs), investing in the property market has become more accessible to a wider range of investors. In this article, we will provide a checklist for platforms to help investors make informed decisions when considering investing in real estate crowdfunding or REITs.

The advancement of technology and its effect on finance has led to an increase in the use of digital currencies and a move towards cashless and touch-free payment options. As a result, numerous banks are investigating the potential benefits of central bank digital currencies (CBDC). The Saudi Arabian Central Bank is no different, especially given its prior experience developing a CBDC.

Explore the biggest crowdfunding platforms in terms of investor quantity and discover their current audience size. Learn about innovative growth strategies to increase reach and success rates for your crowdfunding platform.

Find out ways to improve investor onboarding with crowdfunding software and strategies to attract retail and institutional investors.

The ECSP transition period was extended for one more year, with a new deadline set on November 10, 2023. We review the platforms that already got the license and why ESMA decided to extend the transition period.

Impact investing is a growing trend that has lots of grey areas. Learn about the key metrics of impact investing and find out how it generates returns.

Embedded finance and open banking are the hot trend for 2022. Find out how the technology works for different industries and what benefits it gives for crowdfunding platforms.

Requirements for the appropriateness test in different jurisdictions, examples of the tests and a potential solution to implement one in your investing platform.