Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services (CariCRIS)

KYC, AML, and CDD are important parts of responsible lending, helping lenders verify who their borrowers are, understand their financial activities, and identify potential risks. This guide explains what each process means, how they work together, and why they matter for preventing fraud, financial crime, and other risks in lending.

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.

This article breaks down the questions that come up when lenders start taking productive credit more seriously.