Tag "World Economic Forum"
IFC, MAS, and WEF Sign MOU to Boost Digital Inclusion in Emerging Economies
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and the World Economic Forum have committed to a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming to enhance digital inclusion in emerging and developing economies. This initiative seeks to address the disparities faced
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ABC Technology Recognised as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
ABC Technology today announced its recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It is one of just 15 Asian companies to receive this prestigious award. Selected from hundreds of candidates, they said they have set itself
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Banks should be more concerned about Regulation and the growing power of big cloud firms, rather than fintech startups: WEF report
Fintechs have materially changed the basis of competition in financial services, but have not yet materially changed the competitive landscape, according to a new report released on Aug 22 by the World Economic Forum with support from Deloitte Consulting. The
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What Asia Can Learn From Africa To Succeed in Fintech For Unbanked?
Facebook is currently considering acquiring mobile money giant M-Pesa in Kenya. One month ago Visa payments network introduced a mobile-phone application to enable cashless transactions in Kenya too. The mVisa app will initially facilitate transactions for people with accounts at
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