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FCA calls for era of “new enlightenment” for financial inclusion

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FCA calls for era of “new enlightenment” for financial inclusion

At the Scottish Financial Enterprise: Extending Financial Inclusion event in Glasgow this afternoon, CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Nikhil Rathi delivered a speech on how the regulator plans to implement policies to include the financially excluded in the current cost of living crisis, calling it “a new enlightenment” for financial inclusion.

Fujitsu trials gen-AI for Japanese banks

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Fujitsu trials gen-AI for Japanese banks

Japanese technology giant Fujitsu is to conduct trials into the use of generative AI (gen-AI) for banking operations.

Sibos 2023: What will a digital euro look like?

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Sibos 2023: What will a digital euro look like?

As the digital euro project comes to the end of its investigation phase, Ulrich Bindseil and Evelien Witlox from the European Central Bank provided the Sibos audience with an update on the progress made so far and what comes next.

Sibos 2023: Can CBDC replace cash?

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Sibos 2023: Can CBDC replace cash?

At Sibos 2023 in Toronto, EY’s Christopher Woolard chaired a session on how digital currencies have made a big splash over the past few years and questioned whether they will be merely a drop in the ocean.

FCA finds no proof of de-banking politicians in initial findings

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FCA finds no proof of de-banking politicians in initial findings

A report published today by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found no proof that politicians bank accounts are being closed as a result of their political views.

Credolab partners with Circulo de Credito for credit-scoring solutions

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Credolab partners with Circulo de Credito for credit-scoring solutions

Credolab has partnered with Circulo de Credito to bring more financial inclusion in Mexico by providing credit, risk, and fraud scoring solutions.

Irish fintechs bemoan lack of state support

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Irish fintechs bemoan lack of state support

Innovation within Ireland's banking sector has been hindered by a lack of government funding, claims a newly published report.

India achieves financial inclusion target in six years - G20

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India achieves financial inclusion target in six years - G20

As a result of digital payment options and uptake, India has taken just six years to reach its financial inclusion target of 80% - 41 years earlier than originally anticipated.

Inpay partners with Red Cross to reduce money transfer costs

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Inpay partners with Red Cross to reduce money transfer costs

Cross-border payments fintech Inpay has announced a partnership with the Red Cross in Denmark to enable emergency funding across more countries.

African startups raise $2.7bn in VC funding

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African startups raise $2.7bn in VC funding

Startups in Africa's fintech market have secured more than $2.7bn in venture capital (VC) funding in the last two years, according to a recently released report.

M-Pesa goes live in Ethiopia

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M-Pesa goes live in Ethiopia

Kenyan telco Safaricom has launched its ground-breaking M-Pesa mobile money service in Ethiopia.

LemFi raises $33m for immigrant-focused payments platform

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LemFi raises $33m for immigrant-focused payments platform

LemFi, a fintech platform providing international payment services for immigrants, has raised $33 million in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital.

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