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Kueski Launches In-Store Mobile Payments to Support Underserved Banking Customers in Mexico

The Fintech Times

Kueski , the buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lender in Latin America, has launched an in-store version of Kueski Pay, which will become available to all consumers by the end of Q2 of 2024, to offer them the ability to complete transactions through the Kueski mobile app, regardless of internet connection, in physical stores.

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Who Are The Applicants for Thailand’s Virtual Banking License?

Fintech News

Thailand is moving closer to welcoming its first virtual banks, with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) currently accepting applications for the virtual banking license. With the deadline looming on the 19th of September 2024, speculations are rife for Thailand’s virtual banking license applicants.

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Mastercard and Cooperative Bank of Oromia Launch Innovative Solutions to Boost Financial Inclusion in Ethiopia

Fintech Finance

Cooperative Bank of Oromia and Mastercard have unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of the Coopbank Prepaid Mastercard and the introduction of the Community Pass technology in Ethiopia. Transactions will be effortless through a dedicated mobile application, providing efficient card management capabilities.

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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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Fintech in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

Fintech Review

These markets, often characterised by underdeveloped financial infrastructure , benefit significantly from fintech innovations. 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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Is Fintech Actually Surpassing Traditional Finance?

Clearly Payments

The Definition of Fintech vs Traditional Finance Fintech refers to financial technology, which encompasses a broad range of tech innovations and advancements applied to financial services. Overall, fintech aims to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services, often focusing on innovation, usabilty, and efficiency.

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Cybersecurity Month: Focusing on Financial Inclusion and the Innovation Impact

Center for Payments

Understanding Financial Inclusion Financial inclusion is the idea of making sure everybody has access to and uses financial services, mainly those who are not currently using banking services such as deposits, loans, and insurance. Technology has also bridged the gap between the banked and the unbanked by providing digital payment solutions.