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Wire · operational-macro

Mastercard and World Bank Group launch $500 million global risk facility to expand financial access

9 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

9 September 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

Emerging Markets

◆ Source

Read at fintechgate.net →

◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Mastercard and the World Bank Group's IFC have launched a $500 million global risk facility to help financial institutions in emerging markets access Mastercard's payment network, aiming to expand digital payment services and formal economic participation for underserved populations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your access to financial services in emerging markets just gained a boost as this risk facility lowers barriers for banks and fintechs to join Mastercard’s global network. This opens new pathways to scale digital payments for underserved customers and small businesses.

◆ Coverage

1 source · 9 Sep 2026

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