The Paypers

JUNE 20, 2025

Driving development and inclusion The digital payment market in the country continues to grow, driven by the use of PromptPay, which was developed by NITMX and built on Mastercard’s RTP technology. The solution was launched eight years ago and has seen rapid adoption, with a 13% YoY increase in transaction value.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 22, 2025

Smart Data Foundry , a not-for-profit subsidiary of the University of Edinburgh using financial data to tackle societal issues, has secured 3million in funding to operate a new Financial Data Service. “However, this key aspect of economic life is often poorly measured in our research datasets or even absent. .”

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The Paypers

JUNE 19, 2025

By collaborating with enza, Mastercard seeks to enable fintech companies in Africa to deploy embedded payment capabilities more efficiently, thus fostering financial inclusion and supporting the region’s digital transformation. billion mobile wallets globally.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The growing adoption of mobile and internet technology and rising consumer expectations for instant payment experiences will drive financial inclusion forward. In my view, organizations that prioritize the end-user experience will be the ones that lift the benchmark on what is possible and will continue to drive growth.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 14, 2025

According to research from payments platform EBANX , the Peruvian e-commerce market is expected to reach $60billion by 2027, growing 20 per cent year-on-year. To ensure cross-border merchants are capitalising on this potential, EBANX has announced it will be integrated into Yape , Peru’s superapp.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Miroslav Pekrek , CPO noted: “The future of fintech powered by AI is promising, with significant advancements expected in customer service, risk management, cost, operational efficiency, and financial inclusion. At Money20/20 in Las Vegas, leaders from J.P.

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Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

Mobile-First Infrastructure: Inclusion, Innovation, and Interoperability The smartphone has become the central node of financial inclusion and fintech innovation.

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Finextra

JULY 16, 2025

Where I come from, this has a name: financial inclusion. 335 Report Share Channels /payments /financial inclusion Innovation in Financial Services A discussion of trends in innovation management within financial institutions, and the key processes, technology and cultural shifts driving innovation.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

.” Supporting Asia’s Thriving Digital Economy The digital payments market in Asia is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing smartphone penetration, rising financial inclusion, and the booming demand for digital services.

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Finextra

JULY 8, 2025

1507 Report 1 Like Share Channels /payments /financial inclusion Innovation in Financial Services A discussion of trends in innovation management within financial institutions, and the key processes, technology and cultural shifts driving innovation. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Regions like Africa are seeing digital wallets driving financial inclusion, as seen with M-Pesa, which has connected millions of unbanked individuals to financial services. Innovation comes from tech, but to develop truly innovative products, we need to invest in research and development (R&D), he tells Payments Review.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 10, 2025

The study emphasizes how revenue and customer retention are being impacted across industries by the absence of inclusive, user-friendly payment options. The report calls for a move toward greater financial inclusion as the UK’s need for easily accessible payment methods increases.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

New research commissioned by inclusive global payments platform Ecommpay found that 61% of e-commerce merchants would definitely choose a payment provider based on their commitment to ESG. Our payment solutions are inclusive and sustainable, and our new website has been designed with accessibility at its core.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 25, 2025

When deciding where to shop, consumers are no longer solely looking at price, according to new research from the Mexican buy now pay later (BNPL) and online consumer credit platform, Kueski. Financial inclusion is no longer a promise — it’s happening at the point of purchase.

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Finovate

MARCH 7, 2025

Its fair to say that traditional financial systems left many people and communities underserved, but LPMsfrom mobile wallets in Africa to RTP schemes like UPI in Indiabridge this gap, and theyre empowering billions of consumers to participate in the digital economy. At Boku, we want to be at the heart of this transformation. trillion today).

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Finovate

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“We’re proud to support Kuady in its mission to enhance financial inclusion and transform how people manage their money,” Mambu Chief Revenue Officer Mark Geneste said. “One in every two people will choose to pay this way,” Mambu’s research into digital wallets revealed.

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Finextra

JUNE 18, 2025

OnePay’s platform powers an affiliate network of over 500 partners with financial inclusion at the heart of how they support the affiliates members and workers. This includes monitoring financial activity in real time using AI-based transaction tracking to catch anomalies faster.

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Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

These schemes can be sophisticated, involving detailed research into a companys procurement processes and even insider collaboration. For businesses, these economic efficiencies can outweigh some of the current complexities or consumer adoption challenges, making stablecoins a strategic choice for optimizing financial operations.

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The Payments Association

JUNE 16, 2025

Industry Voices “This research set out to understand what it would take to make peer-to-peer offline payments work – securely, privately and at scale. Integrating Phygital data—combining physical cash and digital payments—will enrich data quality, empowering AI to deliver precise insights and enhance financial inclusion.”

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The Paypers

JUNE 16, 2025

Subscribe News | Interviews | Voice of the Industry | Watch & Learn | Reports | Cross Border Ecommerce Research | Company Database | Events News Pix launches Pix Automático in Brazil Monday 16 June 2025 10:17 CET | News Pix , a Brazil-based instant payment system, has today launched Automático, a new recurring payment method.

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Finextra

JULY 8, 2025

1179 Report Share Channels /payments /financial inclusion Innovation in Financial Services A discussion of trends in innovation management within financial institutions, and the key processes, technology and cultural shifts driving innovation. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

The firm claimed its funds were screened to exclude bond issuers with activities in the likes of fossil fuels, although the Australian Securities and Investments Commission found that as much as 74 per cent of the securities in the fund (by market value) were not researched or screened against applicable ESG criteria.

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Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

These methods have already shown substantial lift: AdviceRobo’s research reveals a 20–30% increase in acceptance rates among thin-file customers, while reducing defaults with 20% through better predictive power. But even the most advanced algorithms are only as scalable as the systems supporting them.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These experts covered some of the industry’s hottest trends and most urging issues, including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, digital assets, next-generation transactions, and financial inclusion. It aims to accelerate digital transformation and advance financial inclusion.

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Finextra

JUNE 2, 2025

Even financial inclusion got a boost – lenders began using alternative data via open banking to underwrite those with thin credit files, and mobile apps brought services to those who were previously underserved.

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Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

420 Report Share Channels /payments /financial inclusion Comments: (0) Sign in to comment Willem Wellinghoff Chief Compliance Officer Ecommpay Member since 27 Jan Location London Followers 2 Following 0 Opinions 2 Follow Unfollow UK Government vs FCA: A Public Clash, But What’s the Endgame?

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 17, 2025

As Greeces economy thrives, and the need for greater financial inclusion grows, Snappi is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its clients.” Our journey is driven by our commitment to continuous improvement, and we will evolve alongside the needs of our customers.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 27, 2025

Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay , is breaking through the noisy payments services marketplace with its unwavering commitment to being a Next Gen PSP 2.0. Underpinned by its clear focus on financial inclusivity, Ecommpay has grown transaction volume by 19% and processing volume by a remarkable 25% year-on-year.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2025

Valued at $28.93billion in 2024 and set to hit $49.18billion in 2025, according to The Business Research Company , the blockchain market is thriving. In fact, according to findings from Grand View Research , the global AI markets value has skyrocketed by $400billion in just two years to reach $600billion.

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Neopay

MAY 28, 2025

The visionaries workstream is conducting research on new digital euro use cases and how they could help address societal challenges, such as digital financial inclusion. Pioneers will summarise their findings in a report, which the ECB will review thoroughly to inform its work on the digital euro project.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 17, 2025

While this is a great success, there is still a lot that can be done to further make official financial services more accessible, especially in developing economies. That’s why real financial inclusion isn’t just about infrastructure; it’s about trust, familiarity, and giving people the confidence to take that first step.”

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Plend , the B Corp-certified consumer lender, has published its fourth ‘Annual Financial Inclusion Report’, the current financial system is failing millions, as 11 per cent of UK adults are now weighing up turning to loan sharks and 64 per cent are failing to meet their buy now pay later (BNPL) repayments on time.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 13, 2025

While the payment industry and financial institutions are uniquely positioned to tackle financial crime, current regulations don’t go far enough to fully eliminate the risk of illicit financial flows – and consumers are starting to take notice.

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Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

These schemes can be sophisticated, involving detailed research into a companys procurement processes and even insider collaboration. For businesses, these economic efficiencies can outweigh some of the current complexities or consumer adoption challenges, making stablecoins a strategic choice for optimizing financial operations.

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Finextra

JULY 2, 2025

1327 Report Share Channels /payments /financial inclusion Comments: (1) Ketharaman Swaminathan Founder and CEO at GTM360 Marketing Solutions 18 mins IMO, Invention is a new thing. External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

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Finextra

JUNE 6, 2025

Bug bounty programs that incentivize security researchers. Encryption standards for data transmission and storage. Regular penetration testing with published results. Wallet security architecture (multi-signature requirements). External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra.

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Fintech News

JUNE 9, 2025

The move marks a strategic step in the company’s regional expansion and its aim to support financial institutions in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Indonesia’s fintech sector continues to grow rapidly, driven by strong digital adoption and government support for financial inclusion.

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