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21 Feb 2026
5:54PM
Financial access isn’t enough: Three billion still lack credit
Financial inclusion has expanded rapidly in recent years, but access alone is proving to be a shallow measure of progress. Around three billion people worldwide still lack access to formal credit — a critical tool for long-term economic security and growth.
5 Feb 2026
7:26AM
Tala, CIMB seal $100-M deal to expand digital credit in Vietnam
Building on its growth in the Philippines, financial infrastructure company Tala has announced a $100-million partnership with ASEAN banking group CIMB to accelerate its expansion into Vietnam, marking a major step in strengthening its Southeast Asia presence.
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