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Sri Lanka On the Road to Recovery: Fintech’s Impact on the Economy

The Fintech Times

In the last five years, Sri Lanka’s economy has struggled greatly. Not all doom and gloom: fintech is on the horizon Despite the outbreak of the pandemic, in 2020 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) launched its regulatory sandbox in an effort to boost its fintech sector and innovation.

Economy 84
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Fintech’s Role in Accelerating South Korea’s Booming Economy

The Fintech Times

Over the past 75 years, South Korea’s economy has boomed, undergoing rapid industrialisation with a growth rate of seven per cent annually, according to the International Monetary Fund. Having earned its spot as one of the Four Asian Tigers, we explore what is propelling South Korea’s economy and fintech ecosystem.

Economy 63
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A List of Digital Banks in Asia

Fintech News

Are digital first banks in Asia poised to lead a disruptive charge against well-entrenched, established commercial banks? In the traditional banking sphere globally, but especially true in Asia, there is a considerable proportion of unbanked and underbanked populations who lack complete or any access to banking services.

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Tracking The Trends That Shaped 2020’s The Digital-First Economy

PYMNTS

Digital-First Banking. Banks will need to seriously revamp their in-branch experiences to accommodate the new normal as customers are growing used to the unparalleled convenience and speed that mobile banking has to offer. The year-over-year increase in cross-border online sales was even more dramatic in other regions.

Economy 103
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The Long Term Impact of COVID on the Payments Market

Clearly Payments

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped industries and economies worldwide. in 2020, reaching $4.28 Cash Usage Decline : The World Bank reported that cash usage in advanced economies declined by nearly 50% during the pandemic, with consumers opting for digital and contactless payment methods instead. billion in 2019.

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Life After the USSR: the Impact of Fintech in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan

The Fintech Times

Furthermore, none have excelled when it comes to mobile and internet adoption and accessibility. In fact, all their economies would be considered low-middle income based on gross domestic product (GDP), excluding Turkmenistan. Nonetheless, the advent of fintech could prove fruitful for all four countries. In October 2024, O!

FinTech 71
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The Year In Data: Measuring 2020’s Payments Innovation

PYMNTS

Key Data Points: Consumers are performing 12 percent more activities at home in 2020 than they did in 2019 and making purchases during 12 percent of those activities, on average. percent made purchases via mobile in the last 24 hours. 31 percent bank via app. percent made purchases via mobile in the last 24 hours.