
New mobile money propositions have the potential to reduce the world’s unbanked population by more t
The mobile phone could draw an extra 607 million into the financial mainstream – but access to mobile money is just the first step in achieving true financial inclusion. Oslo, Norway (March 28, 2019) – A new report from Mastercard confirms the power of mobile technology to improve financial inclusion. The research shows that 15 countries account for over 60% of the global unbanked population, where 607 million people have a mobile phone, but do not yet have a bank account. Mo


Join a public debate on the regulatory trends concerning blockchain, 1 May in London
Blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation has evolved over the past few years from outright prohibition and cautionary guidance to emerging rules to encourage innovation while addressing known risks and maintaining alignment with relevant legislation on impacted areas of application. A spectrum of regulatory approaches appears to be emerging. At one end, perhaps typified most strongly by Malta – ambitious, greenfield rule-sets giving both promoters and backers of new initiativ