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Philippines: QR Code Transactions Near P1 Billion

The value of transactions using the QR (quick response) technology via the national QR code standard reached almost P1 billion as of end-May, as more Filipinos embrace digital channels amid the pandemic.

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World Bank Approves $450 Million Loan to Help Morocco Improve Access to Financial Services

The financing is part of a program that supports policy measures to enable the rollout of the country’s social protection program, including the creation of digital IDs and cashless payments as part of cash transfer programs.

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Vietnam: Virtual Events Scheduled to Mark Cashless Day

Data from the State Bank of Vietnam shows that the number of non-cash transactions has been on a rise in Vietnam during the pandemic.

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Mobile Money Adoption Increased During the Pandemic by 4 Percent: Karandaaz Survey on COVID-19’s Impact on Financial Behavior

Survey findings on the impact of COVID-19 on financial behavior show that while financial inclusion in Pakistan increased from 21 percent of adults pre-pandemic to 25 percent in late 2020, the change was driven entirely by mobile money adoption.

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Jamaica Plans to Launch Central Bank Digital Currency in 2022

The government views the accelerated transition to a digital society and economy as vital to economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Growth of Digital Wallets and Contactless Payments Set to Explode

A new study has found that total spend through digital wallets will exceed $10 trillion in 2025, up from $5.5 trillion in 2020.

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ACI Worldwide and InComm Payments Partner to Digitize Cash Payments, Driving Financial Inclusion Amid the Pandemic

ACI Worldwide and InComm Payments announced a partnership that will digitize cash payments through the use of a barcode payment token.

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Discover the European Microfinance Week 2020 Conference Report

Delve into the extensive summaries plus full recording of the EMW2020 sessions covering key topics such as the impact of & response to COVID-19, effective & inclusive savings, digital finance, climate change, client protection and more.

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Pandemic Gives Extra Momentum to Cashless Drive in Japan

With more people avoiding physical cash amid the COVID-19 pandemic, digital payments are becoming more popular in Japan.