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 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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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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Visa Financial Inclusion Fraud Detection Financial Literacy 98

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

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. Despite these advancements, about 30 per cent of the adult population remains underserved in financial services.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

These services aim to support businesses of all sizes, particularly small and micro-sized enterprises (SMEs), in their digital transformation and financial inclusion efforts. Alipay+, Ant Internationals cross-border payment platform, connects over 90 million merchants in 66 markets to 1.6

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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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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 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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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

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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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 97

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 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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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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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 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

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 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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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 Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Additionally, founders and owners may lack the financial tools and expertise needed to manage cash flow effectively, further complicating their growth potential. Despite their significant contributions to GDP and employment, SMEs in emerging markets remain underserved by traditional banking.

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FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

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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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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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

JANUARY 18, 2024

Paytm Bank: India’s pioneer in digital payments Paytm Bank, a household name in India, started as a digital wallet offering easy digital payments. It quickly became synonymous with digital payments in India , even before introducing the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

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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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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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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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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As this mode of payment becomes more prevalent, it necessitates the creation of regulatory frameworks that ensure the security and privacy of customer data. Moreover, open banking payments contribute to financial inclusivity, enabling underserved populations to access the formal financial system.

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Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Revolutionizing ePayments: Fintechs as Catalysts for Financial Inclusion June 26, 2024, 11:00 MYT Embracing the digital transformation holds significant promise for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia.

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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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