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Mexico in Focus: Open Banking and Financial Inclusion

Open Banking Excellence

Mexico in Focus: Open Banking and Financial Inclusion A briefing for banks and fintechs, with key insights and details of the opportunities available in LatAm’s third-largest nation. Open Banking represents an important possibility for both financial institutions and the Mexican population.

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Laos’ Path to Financial Inclusion: Mobile Money, Digital Payments, and Future Growth

The Fintech Times

The country is focusing on fintech solutions like mobile payments and cross-border systems to boost financial inclusion and economic growth. Economic reforms in the 1980s, known as the ‘New Economic Mechanism,’ helped shift the country from a centrally-planned to a market-oriented economy.

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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. AI’s ability to revolutionise money management is undeniable.

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Paymentology Supports Diamond Trust Bank to Drive Financial Inclusion in Kenya

The Fintech Times

Paymentology , the global issuer-processor, has joined forces with Diamond Trust Bank , a tier-one East African commercial bank, in a move hoping to help drive financial inclusion in Kenya through the embedding of financial services, and deployment of Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS).

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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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How can Fintech Improve Financial Inclusion in the Pacific Island Countries?

The Fintech Times

In fact, according to the Lowy Institute ‘s Pacific Aid Map , no other economy in the world was as impacted by development assistance. In fact, according to the Lowy Institute ‘s Pacific Aid Map , no other economy in the world was as impacted by development assistance. This is due in large part to tourism.

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The Rise of Fintech in Cambodia: Driving Growth and Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times

Cambodia is leveraging fintech innovations and strategic reforms to boost economic growth, financial inclusion and international partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in the Southeast Asian digital economy. Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.8 The country’s GDP now stands at nearly $1,760.