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How is Banking-as-a-Service Driving Financial Inclusion Across the Globe?

The Fintech Times

As BaaS evolves, it is helping fintech innovation reach new markets and underserved communities; which has the potential to greatly improve financial inclusion across the globe. BaaS means these businesses can focus on what makes them unique and inclusive.”

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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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Financial Inclusion Initiatives: A Key to Global Economic Empowerment

The Payments Association

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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How Fintech Apps Are Improving Financial Literacy Among Young People

Fintech Review

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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Exploring How Faster Payments Can Support Financial Inclusion

Faster Payments Council

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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NOW Money Partners with Mastercard to Empower Customers with Enhanced Financial Access

Fintech Finance

This move aligns with NOW Money’s mission to offer inclusive financial solutions to underserved communities and improve the financial well-being of its users across the GCC. Customers can handle payments, transfers, and other financial operations directly from their mobile phones.

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Creating Real-world Solutions for Africa’s Digital Finance Future

Fintech Finance

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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