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Singapore is A Global Leader in Crypto Adoption – Here’s Why

Fintech News

These amendments, implemented in phases, aim to encompass a broader range of payment services under MAS oversight and introduce new user protection and financial stability requirements for DPT providers. Tech-savvy population Singapore consistently ranks high in global financial literacy indices.

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Tuition, Digital Disbursements And The Paper Chase

PYMNTS

It’s an upside-down situation, as accredited institutions are under legal mandate to issue grants and aid in the form of paper checks, even though most have the option of disbursing via automated clearing house (ACH) transfer. Postal Service for the foreseeable future. So, it pays to know your options. Learning Patience.

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ETA Releases Annual Report on Advancing Economic Inclusion – Empowering Underserved Communities with Fintech

Electronic Transactions Association

OPEN FINANCE Open Finance, an extension of Open Banking, enables consumers and businesses to securely share their financial data with accredited third parties, allowing for improved access to financial services.

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Monzo, Bunq and Caixabank: Creating a Domino Effect to Foster Greater Inclusivity in Fintech

The Fintech Times

Monzo , the UK challenger bank, has partnered with SignLive , an online interpreting service for British Sign Language (BSL), to improve inclusivity for users who rely on BSL, enabling them to communicate with the bank’s customer support team through a fully-accredited interpreter, in real-time.

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