The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

Through three separate partnerships, Mastercard appears to be enhancing its focus on the UAE and surrounding Middle East region, with plans to simplify access to finance , enhance payment processes and bolster financial literacy.

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FICO

MAY 16, 2023

Home Blog Feed test FICO and Chelsea Football Club to Raise Financial Literacy in U.S. During the tour, Chelsea will be supporting FICO in their mission to support communities by improving financial literacy. The need is real; one in five U.S. Almost the same number say they are actively seeking more information about it.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 10, 2024

Advancing Global Economies Through Financial Inclusion Financial inclusion is reshaping the global economy by making financial services accessible to underserved populations. Education and support are crucial in building financial literacy, empowering users towards financial independence.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Furthermore, Visa expanded its partnership with Pharrell Williams to support his philanthropic ventures, Black Ambition and YELLOW, providing financial literacy resources to YELLOW students.

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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.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

But Li said that what sets Zogo apart is its realization that learning to be financially literate isn’t as immediately appealing as, say, learning to speak French. He said that while financial literacy will net one a lot of money over a lifetime in terms of dollars saved and optimized, that’s not a benefit that people feel immediately.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Despite these advancements, challenges such as financial inclusion remain. The non-banking financial sector, particularly the microfinance sector, remains underdeveloped, having been significantly impacted by the currency devaluations of 2015. per cent holding a credit card. per cent in 2021.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

That’s the thinking behind Mozper , a debit card and app focused on improving financial literacy in Latin America. As digital options grow in the region and kids’ spending habits move away from cash, Mozper has just closed a funding round in its quest to instill healthy financial habits. Focusing On Financial Inclusion .

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Faster Payments Council

APRIL 29, 2021

April is Financial Literacy Month, when the nation is focused on spreading financial literacy education to help consumers understand how to better manage money. During our Spring Conference earlier this month, we held a session called, "Faster Payments: Accelerating Financial Inclusion."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 13, 2024

Asia, a region known for its economic diversity, ranging from wealthy nations like Singapore, Japan, and South Korea to emerging powerhouses like China and India, has demonstrated notable unity in embracing financial inclusion. The post Financial Inclusion and the Rise of QR Payments in Asia appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Beyond the economic considerations, the complexity of managing and securing the free flow of financial data presents another significant hurdle. The potential benefits these initiatives can provide, such as driving innovation, increasing financial inclusion, and empowering consumers, are clear. This is not an unfounded fear.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2024

This collaboration is a significant step towards our vision of total financial inclusion, ensuring our customers have the tools they need to participate fully in the digital economy, with a financially connected world supporting and empowering everyone.”

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This milestone marked a pivotal moment for the country’s financial inclusion efforts. These pillars aim to create a robust, inclusive, and sustainable digital financial ecosystem in Indonesia. In 2024, Indonesia’s fintech scene reached new heights, with one of the top highlights being.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 29, 2024

We hear from industry experts on how embedded finance ensures the checkout experience is financially inclusive. “Taking this a step further would be customising financial offerings to meet the unique requirements of various sectors. “Promoting financial literacy and transparency is crucial.

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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. Are fewer people falling into debt?

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These include the provision of financial education resources via a mobile literacy toolkit, joint research efforts focused on financial inclusion, the digitisation of smallholder farmers and small enterprises to facilitate their use of digital financial services, and support for financial inclusion among refugees and their host communities.

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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.

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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.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

To make sure more people have access to these services, the government of Papua New Guinea has been putting a focus on financial inclusion. It was established to act as the industry’s apex organisation for coordinating, advocating and monitoring all financial inclusion activities in the country.

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

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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.

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The Paypers

APRIL 19, 2024

UK-based charity Foundation 92 (F92) has partnered with Tandem Bank to deliver financial inclusion across UK’s Greater Manchester.

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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. “A fintech for good embeds purpose into its core. “This can change.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Financial inclusion, digital and fintech While the World Bank says that at least 80 per cent of adults in the Maldives have a bank account with a traditional financial institution, the nation’s central bank, the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), says that cash remains the most popular payment method.

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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

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Parents can monitor their child’s financial activities in real-time through a separate dashboard on their own OCBC Digital app, including tracking transactions, setting limits, and receiving notifications. In addition to providing a digital banking platform, OCBC MyOwn Account aims to foster early financial literacy.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

It takes a partnership to make it work,” Orloff said. The mission-driven business vision that we share motivates starting the project.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This marks the first time a Southeast Asian regional bank is rolling out a comprehensive programme featuring branded card designs, marketing activations, and financial literacy content inspired by Disney characters. The partnership aims to help OCBC quadruple its new customer base in Southeast Asia by 2029.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In Asia Pacific, the lack of a skilled workforce and poor digital and financial literacy were also factors, however this trend can also be observed globally. The commitment to financial inclusion remains a cornerstone of the fintech value proposition.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We are committed to digital and financial inclusion, and we believe that this partnership will allow to implement digital ID-based payment infrastructure and services on a national level, thereby unlocking significant market potential.”

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

When you can start to map out what your financial picture looks like, that to us is the foundation of the financial literacy aspect of being able to begin to use these moments as teaching moments and talking moments for parents helping their kids about money,” MacDonald said. Rebuilding Accounts Around Families.

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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.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 18, 2024

After successfully raising $14million in 2023, myZoi , a UAE-based fintech focused on financial inclusion and financial literacy for the underbanked, has launched its first inclusive digital wallet. myZoi seeks to support six out of 17 UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.”

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Finovate

JUNE 10, 2024

The development is a major feather in the cap of India’s fintech industry and another great example of how countries in Latin America are embracing fintech innovation to promote financial inclusion. But now, courtesy of NPCI, the third-largest nation in South America has help.

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