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Mastercard And The Future Of Financial Inclusion

PYMNTS

One of them is that too many people in the world are denied access to banking and financial services of any kind. That this lack of financial inclusion excludes them from participating in most of the payments and commerce activities that most of those reading this take for granted. The second?

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Concerns Over Financial Inclusion Gap in Rural Areas Amid More Bank Closures

The Fintech Times

Money, said: “While the decision to shut any form of bank branch is a commercial one for individual firms to take, Lloyds’ decision is particularly disappointing given these vans were meant to serve rural areas with limited branch coverage. When banking institutions pivot and reset, there’s an impact to the end user.

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Can Nepal Continue Building Fintech Foundations to Support Economic Development and Growth?

The Fintech Times

In 2019, the central bank then introduced the ‘Payment and Settlement Act’, which provided the legal basis for the development, promotion, expansion, monitoring, and regulation of payments, settlement and clearing systems in the country. Nepal saw significant growth in mobile banking, QR payments and wider cashless solutions.

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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

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. It operates the SFC-licensed HashKey Exchange, offering a safe and regulated platform for digital asset trading.

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Cybersecurity Month: Focusing on Financial Inclusion and the Innovation Impact

Center for Payments

When recognizing Cybersecurity Month in October, it is important to consider the connection between cybersecurity, cutting-edge technology, and financial inclusion. Executives of financial institutions should have a good understanding of the importance of financial inclusion and the impact technology has on it is essential.

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Paymentology’s predictions for 2025

The Payments Association

The growing adoption of mobile and internet technology and rising consumer expectations for instant payment experiences will drive financial inclusion forward. As contactless mobile payment systems gain widespread adoption, they gradually replace traditional cards, offering a more accessible and portable alternative.

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Kenya Moves To Regulate Digital Lending

PYMNTS

After adopting a mobile money system that allows people to make payments and transfers through their cell phones, Kenya has become a leader in financial inclusion. To ensure that lenders are fair to their customers, the country’s finance ministry has drafted a financial regulation bill that includes digital lenders.