Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The 18 finalists have been selected based on solutions to challenges in credit access, financial literacy, cross-border payments, and personalized protection, among other areas. KaiOS empowers individuals and communities with accessible education, turning financial wellness into a sustainable reality.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 30, 2024

Allpay’s donation supports educational sessions that help adults, particularly in low-income communities, develop essential skills in employability, financial literacy, and digital literacy. This initiative aims to engage 60 participants in learning, with 25 expected to pursue further education.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 24, 2024

The post FCA: Trading Apps Must Rethink Engagement Features to Protect Users appeared first on The Fintech Times. Over the past three years, these firms have seen more than 2.47 million new accounts created, highlighting the growing influence of trading apps in the retail investment market.

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Finovate

JANUARY 5, 2024

Financial literacy is also a priority for the company. Solva has endorsed the Kazakhstan government’s Program for Improving Financial Literacy for 2020-2024 initiative. Approximately 7,000 Kazakhstanis have participated in the Solva’s financial literacy programs over the past two years.

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FICO

JULY 21, 2022

FICO-hosted panel at NAWBO’s 2022 Advocacy Days discusses how financial education impacts access to capital and business growth for small businesses. Prior to the panel, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22), was kind enough to participate in a fireside chat on women entrepreneurship (as she is an entrepreneur herself) and financial health.

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Fintech News

APRIL 8, 2024

Participants will delve into breaking barriers and fostering connections that transcend borders, facilitating cross-border trade, investments, and collaborations. Selected participants receive various benefits, including complimentary tickets, exclusive networking events, and mentoring opportunities.

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Tearsheet

MARCH 21, 2024

This trend is also evident among Gen Z women, who actively participate in financial discussions and decisions with their partners. Promoting financial awareness, in Sawhney’s perspective, can be done by embracing approaches that resonate most with Gen Z.

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Finovate

JUNE 10, 2024

Alleviating the reliance on cash and enhancing financial inclusion and digital financial literacy are among the goals of the initiative. In 2015, the number of adults with at least one financial product was approximately 35%. .

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Neopay

JUNE 24, 2024

Through the Joint Committee, the ESAs explored and monitored potential emerging risks for financial market participants and the financial system as a whole. Source : EBA The post ESAs publish Joint Annual Report for 2023 appeared first on Neopay. The full report can be found at here.

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Fintech News

JULY 3, 2024

Singapore, long known for its financial prowess and technological innovation, has emerged as an unexpected leader in cryptocurrency adoption. percent of its population owning digital assets, the city-state isn’t just participating in the crypto revolution—it’s leading it.

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FICO

APRIL 17, 2019

April is National Financial Literacy Month. Understanding credit is an important part of financial literacy, but how well do consumers understand the FICO ® Score - what factors make up the Score and how they're used by lenders? Does regular consumer access to FICO Scores influence financial knowledge?

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CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2021

The round drew participation from Sequoia Capital India, General Catalyst, Elevation Capital, and Y Combinator, among others. The company plans to launch new features, such as financial literacy games, to help teenagers learn financial terms. Want the full post? How’s the company performing?

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The Fintech Times

JULY 28, 2024

Additionally, launching educational initiatives to increase financial literacy and awareness about digital assets and their benefits can empower more individuals to participate in the financial ecosystem. ” The post What More Could Your Fintech be Doing to Bridge the Financial Accessibility Gap?

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For instance, the RBI has set up the National Centre for Financial Education and is expanding Centres for Financial Literacy (CFLs) nationwide to promote financial awareness across demographics. The CBDC pilot programme now has over five million users and includes participation from 16 banks.

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Fintech News

APRIL 3, 2024

Such firms also considered women’s limited economic participation in certain markets, their reliance on informal sources of credit, and low loan size requirements, as limiting demand for credit from women. According to Oliver Wyman, women constitute the single largest underserved group of customers in the financial services industry.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Financial inclusion Building on this momentum, Bangladesh launched its first National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2021-2026. Financial inclusion has since grown significantly, with at least half of the population now participating in the formal financial system, a leap from just 30 per cent previously.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 14, 2024

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. The post Bridging the Banking Divide: The Rise of E-wallets in the Philippines appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2020

Anton Kozlov, the company’s Russian market manager, said per the outlet, “Crisis aside, Russia has always had a monolithic banking system that is dominated by a few players, and the sentiment we get is that Russians are increasingly looking to find alternative ways to grow their earnings and participate in the financial markets.”

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Fintech News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Holistic inclusion, beyond financial inclusion Holistic inclusion is another key theme in the financial sector. Holistic inclusion goes beyond financial inclusion, focusing on participation from women, persons with disabilities, and providing opportunities across the rural and urban demographics.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

” Creating sustainable and regenerative economic practices The Paystand.org grantees use the funding, mentoring, expertise, basic financial literacy education and technology training – to build community financial services that can create sustainable and regenerative economic practices.

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Finovate

MARCH 20, 2024

Other firms participating in the fundraising were blockchain-focused outfits Digital Currency Group, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, and Alter Global. Dedicated to promoting financial inclusion, Tradelite Solutions offers a web3 financial education game called Mogaland.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These efforts focus on building foundational digital infrastructures accessible to all participants in the digital economy, from large multinational firms to MSMEs and individuals, to foster digital, financial, and green inclusion for businesses, both domestically and globally. and advancing talent.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

Sometimes eight-year-olds need $2,500 loans, and the credit unions that can provide them – thus putting young entrepreneurs on the path to future financial success – stand to win lifetime members. Approximately half of the participants return for new loans the following year, something that is especially true for high schoolers.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The solution includes collateral-free loans for migrant workers, seamless integration with InDrive for vehicle financing, affordable health insurance packages, refundable airline ticketing, and a pioneering all-women Digital Ambassador programme to promote financial literacy.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Some have adapted and gone on to post record profits. But there’s no question that the way these institutions function has shifted, pushed along especially by the financial crisis and technology trends. Most companies need help navigating the process, and investment banks participate in this service along with lawyers.

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CB Insights

MAY 15, 2019

DAX has also worked with the DBS Innovation Group (DiG) on Hack2hire, a hackathon that allows participants to code their way into a career at DBS, and the UNI.CORN management internship program. At the end of the program, startups participate in a demo day, showcasing their brands to potential investors.

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