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Lune: Artificial Intelligence Key to Unlocking Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times

Financial inclusion is a critical issue, but simply providing access to financial products isn’t enough. True inclusion requires financial literacy, empowering individuals to make informed decisions. per cent of US families netting between $35,000 to $49,999 annually.

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Fintech is Failing at Financial Inclusion for Women

Fintech News

The report, titled “Her Fintech Edge: Market Insights for Inclusive Growth”, explores the representation of women within fintech portfolios and the factors influencing, and examines the performance of women customers compared to overall portfolios, considering loyalty, customer lifetime value (CLV), and default rates.

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Financial Inclusion and the Rise of QR Payments in Asia

The Fintech Times

Asia, a region known for its economic diversity, ranging from wealthy nations like Singapore, Japan, and South Korea to emerging powerhouses like China and India, has demonstrated notable unity in embracing financial inclusion. However, as of 2022, about 70 per cent of hawker food vendors have adopted digital payments.

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Overcoming Huge Infrastructure and Inclusion Challenges: How Can Fintech Help Develop Timor-Leste?

The Fintech Times

Grappling with digital and financial inclusion According to the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), only one in five (20 per cent) of Timorese adults claim ownership of a current account, while only one in ten possess any kind of payment card. In fact, some key work has already begun.

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National Strategy of Papua New Guinea Focuses on Financial Inclusion as Gender Gap Remains

The Fintech Times

To make sure more people have access to these services, the government of Papua New Guinea has been putting a focus on financial inclusion. It was established to act as the industry’s apex organisation for coordinating, advocating and monitoring all financial inclusion activities in the country.

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OCBC Bank to Offer Digital Bank Accounts for Children Aged 7-15 from October

Fintech News

Parents can monitor their child’s financial activities in real-time through a separate dashboard on their own OCBC Digital app, including tracking transactions, setting limits, and receiving notifications. In addition to providing a digital banking platform, OCBC MyOwn Account aims to foster early financial literacy.

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More Than Half the Fintech Industry Seeing Growth from Strong Consumer Demand

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billion in 2022, plus a further plunge to US$39 billion in 2023, as per CB Insights — has seen fintechs in certain regions noting the poor funding outlook as a hindrance to better growth. The commitment to financial inclusion remains a cornerstone of the fintech value proposition. billion in 2021 to US$77.5

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