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Has The Rise Of Big Tech In Finance Affected Financial Inclusion?

The Horizons Tracker

Financial inclusion has been a consistent government policy in the UK since 1997 in response to growing concerns that people lack access to services such as banking, savings, credit, and insurance. ” The post Has The Rise Of Big Tech In Finance Affected Financial Inclusion? first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

N2Growth Blog

Value-driven organizations thrive in this new economy because they promote trust, open communication, diversity and inclusion, thus making fertile ground for innovation. We can see many of these examples on the market; some even developed with Chief Innovation, Chief Impact, and Chief Sustainability Officer roles on their executive boards.

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How Developing Countries Can Benefit From Green Technologies

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According to UNCTAD’s Technology and Innovation Report 2023 , there is a risk of increased economic inequality as developed countries are likely to benefit the most from green technologies, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and electric vehicles.

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Helping SMEs Prepare For The Future

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Startups and small businesses are crucial to the smooth running of the economy and the so-called creative destruction that drives innovation. A new report from the World Economic Forum aims to better understand the future readiness of SMEs and, indeed, to explore what it takes for them to be future-ready.

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The Need For Effective Regulation Of Fintech

The Horizons Tracker

A common refrain among entrepreneurs is that regulators struggle to keep pace with the innovations that they’re working on. A recent report from Cambridge Judge Business School highlights how important regulation is to the promotion of financial inclusion and the utilization of technology to effectively manage evolving consumer risks.

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Migration Can Act As A Force For Growth

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A force for growth Each year the World Bank publishes its World Development Report , and the 2023 edition focuses on migration. Matches and motives The report examines how well the skills of migrants are matched with the needs of their respective destination countries alongside the motivations they have for moving.

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Better Management Will Help Drive Productivity Improvements

The Horizons Tracker

The research has also had a significant impact beyond the UK, with several countries using its data and insights to inform their own industrial policies, including Australia, France, and New Zealand. A fresh approach A report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Entrepreneurship (APPGE) highlights some of the flaws with the program.