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It would have been great to say, well at least this year we saw the end of the pandemic. As I write this, we have more reasons to be optimistic that we are closer to the end, but we are still going to...
The finance industry has long been riddled with criticisms of biased lending. Studies show that minority groups often face discrimination when applying for loans. Usually, this results in higher inter...
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Fintech has a key role to play in the new age economy, and governments globally have this segment as priority. They know that Fintech’s will make the system frictionless, reduce cost of delivery, bett...
Financial inclusion is a major global challenge that can be difficult to define. However, most commentators agree that it begins with access to mainstream financial products. Jim Yong Kim, President o...
Whether you are a beginner looking for a place to start, or a veteran looking to try new things, $1000 can be a great amount for an initial investment. It’s a value big enough to yield returns in real...
The last remaining bank branch on the Isle of Scilly has announced that it is set to close in April next year, marking the end of in-person banking for the island’s residents. While the decision is du...
Did you know that the foreign exchange market is the largest market in the world? According to the 2019 Triennial Central Bank Survey of FX and OTC derivatives markets, it exceeds a daily volume of $...