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Toward financial inclusion: Shaping a national strategy for the UK

The Payments Association

With 44% of UK adults facing financial vulnerability, a national strategy seeks to close the gap through policy, innovation, and education. In December 2024, HMT announced the appointment of a Financial Inclusion Committee, tasked with advising the government on developing the first-ever National Financial Inclusion Strategy.

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Airtel Payments Bank Expands Women Business Correspondents Network to 100,000, Advancing Financial Inclusion and Empowerment

Fintech Finance

With women at the heart of this mission, the Bank ensures that women are central to driving financial inclusion across the nation. The Bank announced that it now works with over 100,000, women business correspondents, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

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ADB, Mastercard to Bridge US$2.5 Trillion MSME Financing Gap in Asia

Fintech News

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund have forged a new partnership to tackle the pressing financing challenges faced by MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific. The programme will prioritise women-led or -owned MSMEs and those engaged in climate finance. said ADB’s Vice-President for Market Solutions Bhargav Dasgupta.

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Mukuru Launches Mobile Wallet in Zimbabwe to Bolster Financial Inclusion

Fintech Finance

With a network stretching across urban and rural areas, we can reach more people than ever, providing constant cash availability and valuable digital solutions, such as the Mukuru Wallet, to the underserved communities.

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Tranglo Expands Services Across Africa

Fintech Finance

This strategic expansion aims to boost financial inclusion by providing efficient, affordable cross-border payment solutions to one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions. High remittance fees have historically hindered financial inclusion in the region. to send USD 200.

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The Evolution of Open Finance Through the Lens of CBI

The Fintech Times

As digitalisation reshapes finance, the industry is transitioning beyond traditional open banking into a comprehensive open finance model, enhancing both access and transparency for consumers. Fratini Passi, with 30 years of expertise in financial technology, strategically steers CBI’s developments.

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Embedded Finance Is Making Payments Easier for Everyone Across Asia

Fintech News

This is embedded finance at work, and it’s quietly transforming the way we interact with money – without most of us even realising it. Wait, What’s Embedded Finance? If you’ve never heard of embedded finance , don’t worry. Why Is Embedded Finance Such A Big Deal? You’re probably using it every day.