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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. However, over 40 per cent of consumers lack basic financial knowledge, like how to manage debt or build credit.

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IDEMIA secure transactions and Česká spořitelna unveil limited-edition light-up card for gamers

The Payments Association

million customers, esk spoitelna is known for its extensive branch and ATM network. A member of the Erste Group since 2000, the bank is dedicated to financial health, digital innovation, and supporting initiatives that promote financial literacy. .” Serving over 4.6

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

Fintech Finance

.” Key Benefits of the NOW Money Mastercard Partnership: Global Acceptance: The NOW Money Mastercard payment card can be used worldwide, including online, in store, and at ATMs, providing customers with unprecedented access to their funds wherever they go.

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

Fintech News

This announcement came after MAS observed some DPT service providers actively promoting their services through online and physical advertisements or the provision of physical automated teller machines (ATMs) in public areas. Tech-savvy population Singapore consistently ranks high in global financial literacy indices.

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Can Fintech Bolster Economic Development in the Maldives as Climate Crisis Threatens Tourism Income?

The Fintech Times

In fact, in 2016, only one-third of the population had access to a bank branch and less than half of the entire population had access to an ATM outside of Male. Borrowing and access to credit is also expensive in the Maldives, while financial literacy is low there, particularly in rural areas.

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IDEMIA Secure Transactions and Česká spořitelna unveil limited-edition light-up card for gamers

The Payments Association

million customers, esk spoitelna is known for its extensive branch and ATM network. A member of the Erste Group since 2000, the bank is dedicated to financial health, digital innovation, and supporting initiatives that promote financial literacy. .” Serving over 4.6

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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.