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Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) play a vital role in expanding access to credit where traditional finance falls short. This article explores how DFIs deploy capital, share risk with lenders, and strengthen financial systems to scale inclusive finance for underserved individuals, small businesses, and emerging markets around the world.

The Mastercard Foundation is helping expand access to finance across Africa by deploying credit capital through partnerships with financial institutions, governments, and development organizations. This article explores how the Foundation’s financing approach supports small businesses, young entrepreneurs, and underserved communities while strengthening local lending ecosystems across multiple markets.

Understanding Canada’s lending regulations starts with knowing the difference between federal and provincial oversight. While federally regulated financial institutions operate under national laws, many lenders are governed by provincial legislation that varies across jurisdictions. This article explains how these two regulatory frameworks differ, who they apply to, and what lenders need to know to stay compliant when operating in the Canadian lending market.