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PRESS RELEASE: Bangladesh Government joins the Better Than Cash Alliance
Aligned with the nation's Digital Bangladesh Vision 2021, the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh today announced it will accelerate its transition from cash to digital payments, marked by a new partnership with the Better Than Cash Alliance.
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PRESS RELEASE: Finance Minister launches National Financial Inclusion Strategy for Pakistan
The Federal Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, launched National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) for Pakistan at Islamabad.
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Ugandan court says mobile money illegal, but no jurisdiction
A court has pronounced that mobile money business operated by the five major telecommunication companies is illegal - a judge dismissed the case, however, because it was instituted in the wrong court.
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The inside story of Alibaba’s strategic partnership with Indian mobile wallet company Paytm
It was personal chemistry as much as business rationale that led to Alibaba's financial arm investing $500 million in Paytm.
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Kenya’s Equity Bank gets court backing to roll out thin SIM technology
After a year-long court battle, Equity Bank can finally go ahead and roll out its thin Sim technology in Kenya.
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Tanzania surpasses financial inclusion target
TANZANIA has surpassed its financial inclusion target of 50 per cent, some two years ahead of deadline in 2016, thanks to mobile transaction platform.
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With over six million mobile accounts, Easypaisa becomes third largest bank in Pakistan
Easypaisa, a leading branchless banking service, claimed to have become the country's third largest bank in terms of accounts.
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Vodafone expands Farmers Club to 4 new markets
Vodafone announced that it is launching its Farmers’ Club initiative - which offers a range of mobile services to help farmers in Turkey boost productivity - in India, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania.
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