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Bridging the Banking Divide: The Rise of E-wallets in the Philippines

The Fintech Times

Not so many years ago, Filipinos had to visit bank branches or ATMs to transfer money and manage their accounts. A complex set of geographic and institutional barriers, including the fragmentation of Filipinos across over 7,000 islands, and low levels of financial literacy, are also hampering the use of financial services.

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Industry Favourites: Emerging Ethical Fintech Solutions

The Fintech Times

The terms ethical finance and ethical banking often go hand in hand with climate awareness and focusing on net zero. Platforms like Provenance and Everledger utilise blockchain to ensure the authenticity and ethical sourcing of products. Centsai , a US-based financial literacy startup founded by a diverse team, is a standout example.

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Why ‘Mobile-First’ Must Mean ‘Trust-Always’

PYMNTS

In the banking world, amid the continued shift to digital services, the mobile device might just be the fulcrum. In other words, the central point that will help financial services become truly omnichannel. The goal for financial services, then, is a unified service model. Trust At The Beginning.

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How Have the Finovate Best of Show Winners Fared?

Fintech Labs Insights

Tuum: Raised $48M for its modular banking technology, gaining traction with banks and financial institutions across Europe. Mahalo Banking: Raised $21M for its banking software; successfully launched new features, experiencing strong growth in client base. QuickFi : Reported a 45% increase in loan volume.

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Step Aside, Millennials — Why Fintechs Are Targeting Baby Boomers & Retirees

CB Insights

While many Boomers and senior citizens may not be aware of the wide variety of fintech services available to them, such as digital banking, a number of tools exist that aim to raise awareness. . There are also nonprofits with the sole focus of improving financial literacy among the public. Source: Capital One.

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Watch 27 Fintech Demos Named “Best of Show” at Finovate in the Past Year (June 2020)

Fintech Labs Insights

iProov Product : Biometric online authentication. W.UP Product : Banking personalization platform. Amber Labs Product : Global Bitcoin Bank. efigence Product : EFI4 Digital Banking Platform. Amber Labs Product : Global Bitcoin Bank. efigence Product : EFI4 Digital Banking Platform.

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What More Could Your Fintech be Doing to Bridge the Financial Accessibility Gap?

The Fintech Times

Additionally, launching educational initiatives to increase financial literacy and awareness about digital assets and their benefits can empower more individuals to participate in the financial ecosystem. Following this, they must then tailor education towards them.

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