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A Fine Balance: Regulation & Greater Economic Opportunity in the Case of Payment Gateways for Merchants

Opening new payment gateways for merchants presents risks but much greater opportunities. Striking the right balance between fostering innovative services and managing risk is crucial.

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“Botón PSE has changed the payment landscape in Colombia”

Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
© © Pagos Digitales Peruanos (PDP)
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Driving to Scale: Bim’s Journey to Digital Financial Inclusion in Peru

Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
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Exchanging notes on one of the biggest ‘digital’ conditional cash transfer programs

Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…
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New United Nations Study Shines Spotlight on Peru’s Progress on Digital Finance

As McKinsey Global Institute reveals a potential $3.7 trillion GDP boost in emerging economies, the report outlines how Peru can continue to advance its digital finance agenda …
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Mexico’s route to financial inclusion begins with commitment to reduce the use of cash

One of the largest economies in Latin America keeps growth momentum going by joining the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to foster a financially inclusive economy
© © United Nations Foundation
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Uruguay makes great strides toward the universalization of access to financial services

The government joins the United Nations-based alliance of governments, companies and international organizations that works to accelerate the move toward digitization of payments…
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Grupo Bimbo joins the Better Than Cash Alliance to help small businesses in Mexico boost profits

Through Red Qiubo, Grupo Bimbo provides small businesses with the necessary technology to accept digital payments in their operations.
© ©Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/Frederic Courbet
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Toward a cash-free world with the Global Findex

Development Research Group When the Better Than Cash Alliance (BTCA) was formed almost three years ago, about half of the world’s adult population had some type of bank account. Last week th…
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Digitization of payments in Mexico saves billions

The Mexican government is saving an estimated US$ 1.27 billion per year, or 3.3 percent of its total expenditure, on wages, pensions and social transfers. How? By digitizing and centralizing…
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Build on progress made in Colombia’s shift to electronic payments, says Better Than Cash study

Building an inclusive financial ecosystem is critical to accelerating the shift away from cash in Colombia and Latin America…
© © Visa Mexico City
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Digitization Helps Small Merchants Keep Jobs and Profits in Mexico

Guest post by Alicia Rendon Contro, Grupo Bimbo
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Towards a Stronger Digital Financial Ecosystem in Peru

The Better Than Cash Alliance supports a unique initiative of the Peruvian Banker’s Association (ASBANC) that brings together banks and major telecom operators…
© ©Colin Crowley, Creative Commons
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Is Cash the Enemy of Financial Inclusion?

The Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by UNCDF, gathered with colleagues at the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) Council of Governors Annual Meeting last month in Urubamba, Peru….