Fintech Finance

JUNE 24, 2024

The partnership with Visa is a testament to Pyypl’s mission to democratise access to financial services, its innovative business model and the large market opportunity – as well as highlighting Visa’s trust in Pyypl to accelerate financial inclusion.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

As part of this collaboration, NOW Money customers will be issued a Mastercard payment card, providing them with secure, seamless, and convenient access to their finances and enabling them to reap the benefits of the digital economy.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To promote financial inclusion and accessibility, TerraPay , a leading global money movement company, has partnered with Yape , the superapp of Peru. Diverse Functionality: Users can immediately utilize the received funds across various app features, promoting a cashless economy and fostering greater financial inclusivity.

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Center for Payments

OCTOBER 20, 2023

When recognizing Cybersecurity Month in October, it is important to consider the connection between cybersecurity, cutting-edge technology, and financial inclusion. Executives of financial institutions should have a good understanding of the importance of financial inclusion and the impact technology has on it is essential.

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Financial Inclusion Cybersecurity Innovation Online and Mobile Banking 40

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia-based payment solution provider Geidea , is joining forces with tpay , a local payment connector, in a move to offer an integrated suite of payment methods to enhance the payment experience for merchants and consumers while driving financial inclusion across the region.

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Payments Source

MARCH 2, 2021

The overwhelming success of Square’s bitcoin trading service creates new opportunities for its bank to work with underserved markets.

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Financial Inclusion Bitcoin Underserved Compliance 134

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Network International (Network) , the leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East, has announced that Zambian fintech and neobank, Lupiya , has appointed Network as their digital payments technology partner to launch a new debit card. in 2015 to 69.4% But a third of the population remains excluded.

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Product Financial Inclusion Debit Card Digital Payments 94

The Fintech Times

MAY 7, 2024

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services. Peruvian financial habits are vastly changing from what they have traditionally been.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This project, set to span five years, targets the promotion of digital financial access for 20 million people, focusing on women, smallholder farmers, and small business owners in developing regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. said Ashley Olson Onyango, Head of Financial Inclusion and AgriTech, GSMA.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Orange Middle East and Africa is strategically partnering with global payments giant Mastercard to expand access to mobile financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The post Orange Partners With Mastercard to Expand Access Mobile Financial Services Across Sub-Saharan Africa appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Visa Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking Debit Card 57

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The award recognizes JazzCash’s innovative approach, the first of its kind globally, allowing over 350,000 merchants and businesses to accept payments from contactless cards or smartphones with a simple tap on an NFC-enabled Android device. Pakistan is home to approximately 5 million MSMEs, and JazzCash aims to digitize their transactions.

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Visa Point-of-Sale (POS) Economy Digital Payments 94

PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

An Underserved Market. Turner said financial inclusion is a significant part of Mastercard’s focus, with a nod to the transformative ability of technology and data to deliver new services to a broad swath of users. It’s an expensive and limiting place to be.”. Mastercard Accelerate. Mastercard Accelerate.

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Financial Inclusion Visa Underserved Cross-Border 57

Fintech Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

du Pay , the advanced digital payment arm of du, made a significant move in advancing digital payments across the UAE by formalizing a partnership with Visa , a world leader in digital payments.

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite the rise of digital payments, the resurgence of cash use in the UK signals that physical money, supported by emerging cashtech innovations, remains an essential part of the financial ecosystem. Digital payments have dominated the fintech conversation for years.

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FinTech Financial Inclusion Alternative Payment Methods Cash Management 88

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The offering includes a variety of real-time payment mechanisms, supporting bank account destinations, a global electronic card network, and digital wallets.

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Solutions Real Time Payments 114

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This article covers the impact of COVID-19 on payment processing, supported by data and statistics that highlight the scope and scale of these changes. An Accelerated Shift to a Cashless Society The shift from cash to digital payments, which was already underway before the pandemic, was dramatically accelerated by COVID-19.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today, Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A new report by Deloitte delves into the latest developments in the cross-border payment sector in Asia-Pacific (APAC), identifying four major trends reshaping the landscape and offering significant opportunities for merchants. The digital payment revolution The first trend outlined in the report is the digital payment revolution.

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border APACS Interoperability 106

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services. How does the Argentinian digital wallet sector compare to that of the rest of the world?

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Fintech Review

JULY 24, 2024

This has significantly increased financial inclusion, empowering millions who previously had no access to banking services. In Ghana, MTN Mobile Money has become a vital financial tool. Similarly, in Southeast Asia, mobile money platforms like GCash in the Philippines are transforming the financial landscape.

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FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Financial Literacy Financial Inclusion 105

The Fintech Times

JULY 31, 2024

SDK.finance , a white-label Lithuanian fintech platform for digital payments, has partnered with Salt Edge , the open banking solution provider, aiming to help fintechs of all sizes develop open banking-enabled financial services and applications.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These awards highlight companies and individuals whose fintech initiatives have contributed to advancing financial technology, promoting financial inclusion, and improving service delivery. Integrated with bank accounts and digital wallets in Pakistan, Hakeem provides customers with easy disbursement options.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The research points out that this diversity in views reflects the sector’s resilience, with many firms identifying opportunities for expansion, especially into underserved markets. The commitment to financial inclusion remains a cornerstone of the fintech value proposition.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The BOT aims for these new digital players to enhance financial services through the use of technology and data, improve financial inclusion, and foster healthy competition. Ant Group is a leading Chinese fintech company renowned for its flagship product Alipay, a widely popular digital payment platform.

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Online and Mobile Banking Bots Financial Inclusion Underserved 119

Fintech Finance

MAY 3, 2024

Through this collaboration, BoN will gain access to best-in-class technology and insights from NIPL, enabling the creation of a similar platform in Namibia for the digital welfare of its citizens. Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab,

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 16, 2024

As the wider world continues to rapidly embrace digital payments, access to financial services has become critical for businesses and to thrive. But for the underbanked and underserved, especially in rural areas, this access remains a major hurdle.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 9, 2024

Wink Pay , a newly-launched digital payments brand in Lebanon, has collaborated with Visa , the world leader in digital payments, and Codebase Technologies to introduce the country’s first fully-digital onboarding and instant card issuance proposition for Visa prepaid virtual cards.

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Payment APIs and Integration Technology Online and Mobile Banking API 90

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The ubiquity of smartphones, in tandem with the expansion of reliable internet connectivity, has laid the foundations for the widespread adoption of digital payment methods. Simultaneously, consumers increasingly seek convenience and speed in their transactions, creating a desire for seamless payment solutions.

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Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking Digital Currency Economy 57

Fintech News

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In APAC, financial inclusion has emerged as a driving force behind digital innovation. Many nations within the region have recognised the transformative potential of extending financial services to underserved populations. The absence of proper documentation and financial education presents significant hurdles.

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Addressing Fraud Prevention Financial Inclusion Payments 116

The Fintech Times

JULY 24, 2024

Governments are promoting digital payment systems and mobile banking to reach unbanked populations. “Regulatory frameworks are being adjusted to support fintech innovations and foster a conducive environment for financial technology growth. .” Encouraging the inclusion of nontraditional data into credit bureaus.

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Finance Micro-Entry Online and Mobile Banking Financial Inclusion 57

Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2024

3 Programmable Money: Advancing Financial Inclusion or Creating Walled Gardens, Powered by J.P. The discussion will cover key aspects such as the impact on cross-border payments, liquidity funding needs, and the broader implications for financial inclusion and the global movement of money.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The value of gross digital payments across the six largest ASEAN economies is forecasted to rise to close to US$1.2 The rapid evolution is leading to a growing need for seamless, secure, and efficient cross-border payment solutions. trillion by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum.

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Fraud Prevention Value Added Service 112

PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

Mastercard said the new agreement will support a “major” expansion of the program to more participating banks and financial institutions. According to Mastercard electronic payments help underserved consumers and small businesses participate in the formal economy.

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Visa Digital Payments Underserved Agreements 48

Fintech News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Bolstering Financial Inclusion to Unlock the Potential of MSMEs SGQR+ will enable acquirers to gain a more comprehensive view of a merchant’s cash flows, in contrast to closed-loop payment ecosystems like SGQR.

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Interoperability Cross-Border Payments Financial Inclusion 109

Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2024

3 Programmable Money: Advancing Financial Inclusion or Creating Walled Gardens, Powered by J.P. The discussion will cover key aspects such as the impact on cross-border payments, liquidity funding needs, and the broader implications for financial inclusion and the global movement of money.

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Embedded Finance APACS Financial Inclusion CBDC 90

Fintech Finance

MARCH 22, 2024

Mastercard has released a whitepaper on the state of remittances, also known as cross-border payments, in Latin America. Remittances play a key role in strengthening financial inclusion in the region, boosting economies, and alleviating poverty –often serving as an essential source of income for people in low- and middle-income communities.

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Visa Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Financial Inclusion 52

Faster Payments Council

MARCH 30, 2022

Evidence from countries that were early to adopt faster payments can provide important insights into the evolution of the US faster payments ecosystem. Attend this session to hear a discussion on financial inclusion, authentication, and consumer protections.

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