The Fintech Times

APRIL 9, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

Financial Inclusion 121

Financial Inclusion Underserved Non-Bank Embedded Finance 121

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

So, while still in college, Li started building a solution that today is known as Zogo — an early stage startup that’s already attracted roughly 50,000 users who have collectively completed 1 million financial-education modules. Gamifying Financial Education. What’s Next?

Financial Literacy 105

Financial Literacy Push-to-Card Credit Union Consumer 105

Fintech Review

MARCH 25, 2025

In recent years, fintech apps have become pivotal in shaping financial literacy among Millennials and Gen Z. These innovative platforms, often mobile-first and user-friendly, simplify complex financial topics. Traditional methods of financial education often failed to engage younger audiences effectively.

Financial Literacy 66

Financial Literacy FinTech Financial Inclusion Automation 66

Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

It means our product strategy consistently aligns with key challenges and opportunities in Africa, addressing issues like financial literacy, seamless and safe transacting, fragmented payment systems, and the high cost of infrastructure upgrades in traditional banking.

Finance 52

Finance Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Acquirers 52

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Despite these advancements, challenges such as financial inclusion remain. The growing fintech sector is helping to drive transformation across the financial sector. Among the many fintech companies in Armenia is FinNow, which empowers users to manage their finances and make behaviourally informed financial decisions.

FinTech 69

FinTech Central Bank Financial Literacy Online and Mobile Banking 69

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Visa is collaborating with the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation to launch the Digital Finance for All (DFA) initiative. Ashley Olson Onyango “Mobile money can play a transformative role in advancing financial inclusion and resilience for the nearly 2 billion people who remain unbanked globally.

Financial Inclusion 99

Financial Inclusion Finance Financial Literacy Underserved 99

The Fintech Times

APRIL 29, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. As the space rapidly develops, we look to highlight the latest developments, initiatives and challenges embedded finance has to offer and overcome across the globe.

Embedded Finance 64

Embedded Finance Financial Inclusion Finance Alternative Payment Methods 64

Fintech News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This milestone marked a pivotal moment for the country’s financial inclusion efforts. Superbank plans to use this funding to expand inclusive financial services, focusing on Indonesias underbanked communities and MSMEs, said Tigor M Siahaan, the President Director of Superbank.

FinTech 114

FinTech Law Enforcement Financial Literacy Innovation 114

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. “Financial education and literacy tools will have the most profound impact on financial well-being by 2025.

FinTech 64

FinTech Financial Literacy Cross-Border Online and Mobile Banking 64

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2019

April is Financial Literacy Month , a congressionally-backed effort to educate Americans about healthy financial practices and habits. At first glance, these consumers wouldn’t seem to be struggling financially, which is further proof of income and academic education being no substitute for financial literacy.

Financial Literacy 68

Financial Literacy Consumer Credit Cards Finance 68

Fintech Finance

JULY 2, 2024

Today, Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, is calling for whoever wins the UK General Election to prioritise financial inclusion in the national curriculum, following survey results showing many UK young adults think mastering money terms is harder than learning to speak a new language.

Financial Literacy 98

Financial Literacy Financial Inclusion AI Payment Networks 98

Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

NOW Money , one of the leading inclusive digital payroll and banking platform for migrant workers, today announced its new strategic partnership with Mastercard , a global technology company in the payments industry. Customers can handle payments, transfers, and other financial operations directly from their mobile phones.

Visa 98

Visa Financial Inclusion Fraud Detection Financial Literacy 98

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Throughout January, The Fintech Times has been exploring the theme of ‘fintech for good,’ focusing on how fintech solutions support financial inclusion. McKenna shared how FinTech Scotland aims to create economic and social impact through financial inclusion initiatives.

FinTech 59

FinTech Financial Inclusion Research Governance 59

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Louise is a pioneer in the card and payments sector, having co-founded global fintech company GoHenry, the prepaid debit card and financial education app with a simple mission to make every kid smart with money.

Debit Card 98

Debit Card Financial Literacy Non-Bank Financial Inclusion 98

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

World Economic Forum and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance The Driving Forces Behind Fintech Industry Rise Central to the fintech narrative is the remarkable surge in consumer demand for digital financial services. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth.

FinTech 142

FinTech Consumer Financial Inclusion On-Demand 142

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This achievement highlights the program’s substantial impact on financial inclusion for women across the state. We are dedicated to enhancing financial literacy and access for women across Maharashtra. Among these, 3.57 lakh accounts are linked to the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, with 2.75

Accounts 95

Accounts Financial Literacy Correspondent Enrollments 95

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This first-of-its-kind account in Singapore allows children aged seven to 15 to manage their finances digitally via the OCBC Digital app, under parental supervision. The OCBC MyOwn Account aims to fill this gap by providing a platform where children can manage their finances within boundaries set by their parents.

Accounts 117

Accounts Financial Literacy Freeze Account Debit Card 117

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Access to finance There are four major commercial banks operating in the country, however, the Bank of South Pacific is by far and away the most dominant in the market. To make sure more people have access to these services, the government of Papua New Guinea has been putting a focus on financial inclusion.

Financial Inclusion 52

Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Government Governance 52

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. Financial literacy also poses a challenge. This can lead to misuse and mistrust of digital financial services.

FinTech 105

FinTech Online and Mobile Banking Financial Literacy Financial Inclusion 105

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Grappling with digital and financial inclusion According to the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), only one in five (20 per cent) of Timorese adults claim ownership of a current account, while only one in ten possess any kind of payment card. In fact, some key work has already begun.

Financial Inclusion 101

Financial Inclusion FinTech Credit Union Financial Literacy 101

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 13, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. “This is precisely why blockchain and decentralised finance (or DeFi) matter so much.

FinTech 59

FinTech Financial Inclusion Underserved Blockchain 59

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.

Financial Literacy 52

Financial Literacy Finance Financial Inclusion Economy 52

Fintech News

AUGUST 12, 2024

These trends include ecosystem banking, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and embedded finance, a new report by PwC India and ASSOCHAM says. This collaboration allows financial institutions to access to new customer segments, leading to increased customer acquisitions and improved engagements. billion by then.

Embedded Finance 111

Embedded Finance FinTech Non-Bank Cross-Border 111

Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The 2024 Hackcelerator, themed “Improving Financial Health,” aims to foster solutions that help individuals and businesses manage their finances more effectively. The Vitto app improves financial health by helping users manage their personal finance through automated expense tracking, personalised budgeting, and financial insights.

FinTech 114

FinTech Financial Literacy Cross-Border Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) 114

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Measuring success Mary Beighton , director of people and culture at car finance company Zuto , explains firms need to carefully plan out their efforts to do good, to ensure they meet measurable goals and dont mislead customers. How can we ensure fintechs are as ethical and ‘good’ as they claim to be?

FinTech 64

FinTech Audit Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy 64

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In September, The Economic Times reported Google is gearing up to develop a website in India , dubbed Bharat Saves, offering consumers information on financial planning. According to a report , Google wants the Bharat Saves website aligned with the government’s financial inclusion scheme, Jan Dhan Yojana.

Financial Literacy 66

Financial Literacy Financial Inclusion Debit Card Credit Cards 66

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 9, 2024

Initiating programs for financial literacy and digital inclusion. The post Visa announces strategic collaboration with TECH5 to Advance Digital Government Ecosystems appeared first on Fintech Finance. Developing a roadmap to expand card acceptance for government disbursements and payment programs across all platforms.

Governance 98

Governance Government Financial Literacy Cross-Border 98

The Fintech Times

JULY 28, 2024

“SteelWave Digital can further bridge the financial accessibility gap by expanding its strategic partnerships with global liquidity providers to enhance capital flows into underserved markets. “In the world of finance, technology should and can serve people. . These technologies need to be modern, not outdated.

FinTech 92

FinTech Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking Financial Literacy 92

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

With new mobile app Revolut Junior, global finance platform Revolut wants to get children into the money business, according to a press release. Revolut Junior will be targeted at children from the ages of 7 to 17, and will aim to teach them about finances, saving money and more. The program is supported by Visa.

Financial Literacy 84

Financial Literacy Online and Mobile Banking Venmo Finance 84

Fintech News

APRIL 8, 2024

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. Virtualization, heralding the future of finance, will take center stage.

FinTech 114

FinTech Cross-Border APACS Participant 114

Fintech Review

DECEMBER 31, 2024

They encourage innovation, attract investment, and increase financial inclusion. Enhancing Financial Literacy: Invest in consumer education to build trust in digital financial services. Supportive regulations can drive innovation, attract investment, and enhance financial inclusion.

FinTech 111

FinTech Regulations Best Practices Central Bank 111

FICO

JULY 21, 2022

In June, I had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussing credit access and financial education for women small business owners at the National Association of Women Business Owners ( NAWBO ) Advocacy Day events in DC. Your personal credit and financial history matters. Financial Inclusion Using Analytics.

Small Business 98

Small Business Continuity Financial Literacy Participant 98

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Back in 2012, Sri Lanka had the highest financial inclusion rate in South Asia with two-thirds of its population having access to formal financial accounts. It has the technical and financial assistance of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.

Economy 96

Economy Online and Mobile Banking Central Bank Financial Inclusion 96

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. Walee Financial Services Hakeem is a cutting-edge digital financing app designed to facilitate seamless B2C financing in Pakistan.

AI 105

AI FinTech Innovation Payment APIs and Integration 105

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 28, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. To find out, we reached out to fintech experts.

Service Provider 59

Service Provider FinTech Underserved Innovation 59

Fintech News

JUNE 18, 2024

UOB also promotes financial literacy and inclusion through its UOB Heartbeat programme, which focuses on financial education, skills training, and entrepreneurship support to aid economic and social development in the region. These services promote financial inclusion and support economic growth in the region.

Financial Inclusion 103

Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Cross-Border Economy 103

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

According to a report by The Economic Times , Google wants the Bharat Saves website aligned with the government’s financial inclusion scheme, Jan Dhan Yojana. A senior finance ministry official told Economic Times off the record that Google is currently talking to the Indian government, and its proposal is being looked at.

Financial Literacy 40

Financial Literacy Financial Inclusion Governance Government 40