Duppla Drives Financial Inclusion in Colombia with Begini’s Behavioural Data Technology 

Duppla Drives Financial Inclusion in Colombia with Begini’s Behavioural Data Technology One-day integration, 93% application completion, and deeper customer insights redefine underwriting for underserved markets  Duppla, a leading Colombian PropTech startup on a mission to unlock homeownership for underserved families, has successfully deployed Begini’s behavioural data technology to accelerate its inclusive rent-to-own model. By integrating […]

Microsmart and Begini partner to boost microfinance access for Greek MSMEs 

Microsmart and Begini partner to boost microfinance access for Greek MSMEs London, UK | 27 May 2025 – Microsmart SA, Greece’s first decentralized microfinance institution, has partnered with alternative data fintech Begini to unlock fast, fair, and accessible financing for micro and small businesses across the country. With MSMEs making up 99% of all Greek […]

Begini and Bank of Punjab join forces on SME credit access initiative in Pakistan

Begini and Bank of Punjab join forces on SME credit access initiative in Pakistan London, UK | 1 May 2025 – Begini, a global provider of behavioural and data analytics for financial decisioning, has launched a strategic partnership with the Bank of Punjab (BOP), one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, to support the […]

What is Alternative Data and how can it improve credit scoring? 

What is Alternative Data and how can it improve credit scoring? For decades, traditional credit scoring models have relied on a narrow set of financial data – primarily past loan repayments, credit card usage, and banking history. But in emerging markets, where millions lack access to formal financial services, these models leave many individuals and […]

How FinTech can help lenders reach the unbanked

How FinTech can help lenders reach the unbanked Access to fair and reliable financial services is a key driver of personal and economic growth, yet 1.4 billion adults worldwide remain excluded from the formal financial system. In emerging markets, where traditional credit models rely on historical data, millions of people face systemic barriers to obtaining […]

Financial Inclusion Week 2024

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Financial Inclusion Week 2024 The future of finance is open.  Unlocking financial inclusion through open finance technologies.  Financial Inclusion isn’t just about providing access to banking services—it’s about fair access to opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive. It’s about social equity and stable financial systems. Begini has been chosen to take part in the […]

Begini & Mifos Program

Credit Inclusion program Giving credit where it’s due through modern alternative data and behavioural analytics Mifos and Begini are pleased to launch the Credit Inclusion Program.  Lenders are invited to take part in this initiative to advance credit responsibility and community financial health.   Criteria Currently lending or looking to launch soon Able to commit […]

Begini & Mifos Webinar

Webinar: Tuesday 16 April1pm UTC Credit where it’s due Credit inclusion through modern alternative data.  Attend SPEAKERS Ed Cable CEO, Mifos David Higgins Director of Programs, Mifos James Hume CEO, Begini James Florence CTO, Begini Access to fair financial services means access to opportunity. However, legacy financial services are not meeting the needs of individuals, […]

Empowering Financial Inclusion in Vietnam

The role of next-gen credit models In the bustling streets of Hanoi, where vendors hawk their goods and entrepreneurs dream of scaling their businesses, lies a tale of untapped potential. Vietnam, with its vibrant economy and dynamic population, holds promise for growth and prosperity. Yet, for many, accessing financial services remains a challenge, hindered by […]

A history of credit scores

The ways of working out who to trust in the world of credit have changed with over the years. Let’s look at the history of credit scores.