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Uzum Partners With Mastercard to Boost Financial Literacy in Uzbekistan

Fintech Finance

Uzum , the leading fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in Uzbekistan, has partnered with Mastercard on an education project to improve financial literacy in Central Asia’s most populous country. Free online courses help users understand the intricacies of using bank cards and teach them how to identify fraudulent schemes.

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Uzum Launches New Education Initiative With Mastercard to Improve Financial Literacy in Uzbekistan

The Fintech Times

Uzum , the fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in Uzbekistan, is joining forces with payments giant Mastercard to launch a new education project to improve financial literacy across the country. Meanwhile, the share of cashless payments sits at only 33 per cent, according to estimates by KPMG and the World Bank. per cent in 2022.

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Capital One Uncovers Extent of US Consumers’ Digital and Financial Literacy 

The Fintech Times

New research has been released by Capital One Insights Center , the research facility for the America-based bank, revealing the extent of consumers’ digital and financial literacy. Eighty-six per cent of Americans know how to protect themselves and their personal information online.

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Teach Your Children: Mozper Takes Financial Literacy To LATAM

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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.

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Fintech in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

Fintech Review

This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions. We will explore success stories, the pivotal role of mobile money , and the unique challenges faced. The Role of Mobile Money Mobile money is a cornerstone of fintech in emerging markets.

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

Fintech Finance

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.

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Bridging the Banking Divide: The Rise of E-wallets in the Philippines

The Fintech Times

Not so many years ago, Filipinos had to visit bank branches or ATMs to transfer money and manage their accounts. A complex set of geographic and institutional barriers, including the fragmentation of Filipinos across over 7,000 islands, and low levels of financial literacy, are also hampering the use of financial services.