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What’s Fueling Southeast Asia Fintech Golden Age?

Fintech News

Southeast Asias fintech industry is flourishing, driven by soaring adoption of digital payments, alternative lending, and wealthtech. It notes that while COVID-19 accelerated the digital shift, Asia-Pacific (APAC) still face significant financial inclusion challenges with 820 million unbanked and 1.8

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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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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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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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Kenyan Fintech Leja Processes $2 Billion in Business Transactions in 2024

Fintech Finance

Kenyan fintech startup Leja has achieved remarkable growth, processing $2 billion in B2B payments since launching its B2B payments service in Kenya earlier this year. The rapid adoption of the Leja App over the past year highlights the power of local solutions tailored to underserved markets.

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Fintech Solutions for SMEs: Unlocking Growth Potential

Fintech Review

Yet, they often face financial challenges, struggling to access credit, manage cash flow, and navigate complex financial systems. Fintech solutions are changing this landscape, offering SMEs tailored tools to overcome these barriers. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

The fintech unicorns in Asia are moving to reshape the very fabric of how people and businesses interact with money. From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation.

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