The Fintech Times

JUNE 24, 2024

Financial inclusion is a critical issue, but simply providing access to financial products isn’t enough. True inclusion requires financial literacy, empowering individuals to make informed decisions. per cent of US families netting between $35,000 to $49,999 annually.

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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. Continuing our BaaS focus at the beginning of April, we asked industry leaders about how they’re seeing BaaS driving financial inclusion worldwide.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 19, 2021

During the past year we’ve seen some ingenious, innovative solutions addressing financial inclusion, and that will need to continue, says GPS CFO Richard Hodgson.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Payments innovation in Indonesia holds significant promise for contributing to the nation’s economy and helping bring about a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable financial system. Indonesia’s burgeoning fintech sector Indonesia’s fintech sector has grown tremendously over the past years.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Ant International , the digital payment and fintech company, has joined forces with Dock , a payments and banking technology provider in Latin America, to offer new AI-driven credit technology solutions in Brazil. “Ant International is the partner we were looking for to materialise our financial inclusion goals.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 8, 2024

Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The BENEFIT Company (BENEFIT), leading fintech company in Bahrain, and the national electronic payment infrastructure operator, to explore opportunities for collaboration in driving innovation and financial inclusion in the country’s dynamic payments ecosystem.

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Payments Source

AUGUST 7, 2020

s part of a global financial community, we must consider the long-term impact and see financial inclusion as a fundamental priority as we look to rebuild a fairer, more sustainable world, says Icon Solutions' Darren Caprehorn.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

While culturally impressive, from a financial standpoint, the country still has a way to go. We take a deep dive into its current financial ecosystem and fintech’s impact on it. To make sure more people have access to these services, the government of Papua New Guinea has been putting a focus on financial inclusion.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 30, 2024

Mastercard hosted the second annual Mastercard Ghana Fintech Forum in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders and thought leaders in the fintech industry to discuss critical developments and foster collaboration. The event highlighted the progress and innovation within Ghana’s fintech sector.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 6, 2024

Both Microsoft , the software provider, and dLocal , the payments platform, are on a mission to become more financial inclusive and drive digital transformation. The announcement was made at an event in Montevideo: Microsoft’s AI Innovation Lab. Consequently, this enhances the overall user experience. “We

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Fintech Finance

MAY 16, 2024

These initiatives are set to significantly enhance digital and financial inclusion across the country, particularly Ethiopia’s smallholder farmers. The Coopbank Mastercard offers a sophisticated, secure card management solution tailored for international travelers, promoting ease and security in global financial transactions.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 15, 2024

NOW Money , a fintech providing banking and payroll solutions to the underbanked migrant population in the Middle East, is on a mission to provide accessible and inclusive finance. As such, the fintech has announced new partnerships with Commercial Bank International (CBI) and Network International (Network).

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Oradian, a fintech firm based in Makati, Manila , has notably improved financial sector access, especially in Southeast Asia. They were key contributors in a panel at the Singapore Fintech Festival , discussing the role of profitable scalability in financial inclusion.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Thai banking sector could have a new key player in the first half of 2025 as Lighthub Asset , a Thai fintech and WeLab , a pan-Asian fintech platform submit an application for a virtual banking licence with the Bank of Thailand. Lighthub Asset and WeLab’s venture (the consortium) will improve financial inclusion in Thailand.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The FinTech Impact Report 2024 reports that the UK fintech sector has improved financial inclusion and sustainable initiatives across the country.

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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. This innovation was followed by WeChat’ s similar launch in 2014.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

Adriana Cárdenas, general manager of Visa in Colombia “For us, this opportunity represents the possibility of continuing to contribute to the development and financial inclusion of Colombia through technologies that allow for greater security and ease in payment systems,” said Adriana Cárdenas , general manager of Visa in Colombia.

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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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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Hakbah , the Saudi-based fintech savings platform, is addressing a gap in the insurance market as it partners with Tawuniya , the national insurance company in Saudi Arabia. Key benefits of the partnership include extensive insurance coverage, enhanced financial security, and alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

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Finovate

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Before that, we were talking about Ireland’s Central Bank and its search for top fintech talent, new investment in mobile payments in the Philippines , and the pace of digital transformation in India’s financial services sector. This supports demand for modern digital financial services. Why Uzbekistan?

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Exploring the rich possibilities within Africa’s fintech ecosystem, The Fintech Times delves into Visa ‘s inaugural fintech accelerator, dedicated to nurturing the evolving fintech sector in Africa. The fintech startup scene in Africa is growing at an exceptional rate, with the overall number up 125.2

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Finextra

MAY 8, 2024

Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The BENEFIT Company (BENEFIT), leading fintech company in Bahrain, and the national electronic payment infrastructure operator, to explore opportunities for collaboration in driving innovation and financial inclusion in the country’s dynamic payments ecosystem.

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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. Fintechs are in a prime position to make the e-commerce and checkout experience easy and accessible.

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Fintech News

JULY 8, 2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) have opened nominations for the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) Fintech Excellence Awards 2024. The post Nominations Now Open for SFF 2024 Fintech Excellence Awards appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Hibret Bank , in collaboration with Mastercard , has announced the launch of the Prepaid Hibir Mastercard services, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards financial digitization in Ethiopia. This service is more than just a payment solution; it is a bridge for Ethiopians to access the global market with ease and security.”

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 12, 2024

“This partnership with Nequi is an important milestone for us in Colombia, as we aim to lead the global payments industry into the future and help make the financial services landscape more inclusive. At Nequi, we strive to make people’s lives easier, which is why we celebrate partnerships like this one with Yuno.

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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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Finovate

MARCH 26, 2024

Over the past few weeks, Greg Palmer and the Finovate Podcast have hosted some of the most interesting innovators in fintech. Greg Palmer interviews Alan Bekker , co-founder and CEO of customer engagement innovator, eSelf. is creating opportunities and challenges for fintechs and financial services companies alike.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 16, 2024

Episode Six (E6), a leading global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and ledger infrastructure, has today announced a partnership with Loop , a major e-Money institution (EMI), to power its Fintech-as-a-Service offering in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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Fintech Review

JULY 16, 2024

Open banking is transforming the financial landscape by fostering innovation , competition, and improved customer experiences. It involves sharing financial data through secure application programming interfaces (APIs). These include budgeting tools, personalised financial advice, and streamlined loan applications.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 8, 2024

the oldest bank in Rwanda and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda , and Network International (Network) have partnered to improve financial inclusion in the country. The post Rwandan Financial Inclusivity Bolstered by I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc & Network International Partnership appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 28, 2024

Mastercard has announced the launch of two innovative payment cards in collaboration with Zenith Bank , the Mastercard Naija Card and the World Elite Credit Card, designed to address the diverse financial needs of Nigerians. million as of 2023.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The banking landscape in India has undergone a major transformation, driven by significant investments in digital infrastructure and innovations by both incumbents banks and new fintech entrants, a new analysis by the Digital Fifth, a fintech consulting and advisory firm in India, says.

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Fintech Review

JULY 24, 2024

In emerging markets, fintech is profoundly transforming financial services. These markets, often characterised by underdeveloped financial infrastructure , benefit significantly from fintech innovations. This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2024

Latin America (LatAm) has established itself as one of the best regions when it comes to fintech innovation, with many other countries and regions looking to emulate its success. The campaign aims to promote freedom of payment choice popular with locals – ensuring financial inclusion.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 11, 2024

Ambar Sur , founder and CEO at TerraPay Ambar Sur , founder and CEO at TerraPay, explained: “Our partnership with DDF marks a significant milestone in our journey to enable financial inclusion at a large scale.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In an effort to expand access to financial institutions (FIs), the Central Bank of Nigeria is planning to license more payment providers, Bloomberg reported on Saturday (Nov. The goal is to improve Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate by 20 percent, bringing it to 80 percent by the end of 2020.

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