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Fintech in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

Fintech Review

In emerging markets, fintech is profoundly transforming financial services. These markets, often characterised by underdeveloped financial infrastructure , benefit significantly from fintech innovations. This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions.

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

Fintech News

The fintech industry, having navigated through the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, has demonstrated not only resilience but also a robust capacity for growth. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth. However, the fintech sector’s journey is not without its challenges.

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Money20/20 Asia 2024: Leading Fintech Show Makes Debut in Thailand

Fintech News

Money20/20, a prominent fintech show, will be holding its first Thai edition in Bangkok this year, coming to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from April 23 to 25, 2024 for a multiple event centered around the future of finance. Integration, a cornerstone of fintech advancement, will be spotlighted.

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Singapore is A Global Leader in Crypto Adoption – Here’s Why

Fintech News

This isn’t merely a tale of numbers and percentages; it’s a story of how a nation is reshaping its financial landscape for the digital age. From the bustling streets of Marina Bay to the fintech hubs in the Central Business District, cryptocurrency has woven itself into the fabric of Singaporean life.

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ESAs publish Joint Annual Report for 2023

Neopay

Through the Joint Committee, the ESAs explored and monitored potential emerging risks for financial market participants and the financial system as a whole. Consumer Protection and Financial Innovation Consumer protection remained central to cross-sectoral work in 2023.

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

The Fintech Times

While culturally impressive, from a financial standpoint, the country still has a way to go. We take a deep dive into its current financial ecosystem and fintech’s impact on it. This includes promoting literacy, eliminating poverty and promoting vibrant financial institutional operations in Papua New Guinea.

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Consumer Duty Predictions With Quadient, Fujitsu, Weavr, Provenir, Eligible, Currensea, Zuto, Cardlytics, Fuse

The Fintech Times

It’s a time of reflection and anticipation at The Fintech Times throughout December, as we look back at developments and trends over the last 12 months and forward to the year ahead. Consumer Duty, a set of rules aimed at enhancing consumer protection in the financial services sector, came into force in July 2023.

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