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Uzum Partners With Mastercard to Boost Financial Literacy in Uzbekistan

Fintech Finance

Uzum , the leading fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in Uzbekistan, has partnered with Mastercard on an education project to improve financial literacy in Central Asia’s most populous country. Free online courses help users understand the intricacies of using bank cards and teach them how to identify fraudulent schemes.

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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. Eighty-six per cent of Americans know how to protect themselves and their personal information online.

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Fintech in the Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan & Georgia

The Fintech Times

Armenia Population: +2,967,000 Capital, financial hub and largest city: Yerevan Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita: +$8,500 Access to a formal financial account (adults): 52.3 per cent Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) Armenia’s growth has been driven in part by its young, tech-savvy population.

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Uzum Launches New Education Initiative With Mastercard to Improve Financial Literacy in Uzbekistan

The Fintech Times

Uzum , the fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in Uzbekistan, is joining forces with payments giant Mastercard to launch a new education project to improve financial literacy across the country. Meanwhile, the share of cashless payments sits at only 33 per cent, according to estimates by KPMG and the World Bank. per cent in 2022.

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Teach Your Children: Mozper Takes Financial Literacy To LATAM

PYMNTS

That’s the thinking behind Mozper , a debit card and app focused on improving financial literacy in Latin America. As digital options grow in the region and kids’ spending habits move away from cash, Mozper has just closed a funding round in its quest to instill healthy financial habits.

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Top 10 Indian Fintechs: Innovation, Growth, and Global Ambition

Fintech Review

Driven by mobile adoption, digital identity initiatives, and regulatory reforms, the Indian fintech ecosystem is reshaping financial services not only at home but increasingly abroad. Founded in 2010, Paytm started as a mobile recharge platform but evolved into a sprawling digital financial ecosystem.

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Fintech in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

Fintech Review

This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions. We will explore success stories, the pivotal role of mobile money , and the unique challenges faced. The Role of Mobile Money Mobile money is a cornerstone of fintech in emerging markets.

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