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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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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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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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Indonesia Hosts Second Highest Number of Fintech Unicorns in Southeast Asia

Fintech News

The startup’s last round was a US$200 million investment from Japanese megabank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group announced in December 2022. Dana raised US$250 million in VC funding in August 2022 from local conglomerates Sinar Has and Alibaba Group’s Lazada Group to expand in its home country. billion to US$15 billion.

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5 Key Trends Shaping Fintech in India, According to PwC

Fintech News

between fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2029, and reach US$21.12 Holistic inclusion, beyond financial inclusion Holistic inclusion is another key theme in the financial sector. Revenue from embedded finance in India is expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 30.4% billion by then.

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

Fintech News

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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Continuous Financial Education for Women Small Business Owners

FICO

Continuous Financial Education for Women Small Business Owners. FICO-hosted panel at NAWBO’s 2022 Advocacy Days discusses how financial education impacts access to capital and business growth for small businesses. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 15:30. Financial Inclusion Using Analytics. Tue, 02/18/2020 - 14:57.