Explore how Namma Yatri is advancing digital financial inclusion in India through a zero-commission, worker-owned ride-hailing model that empowers gig workers.

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MCEC presented results from the Clean Energy Advantage loan pilot: 866 applications, 633 funded loans (73% funding rate), a default rate below 1%, $7.1M financed and estimated annual savings of about 1.63M kWh; staff and stakeholders urged protections to route eligible limited‑income households to DHCD grants first.

Speakers described tokenization as creating blockchain-based representations of assets (stocks, bonds, funds, real property) that can increase inclusion, liquidity and reduce collateral needs for settlement, but cautioned that many projects remain experimental and may not suit every use case.

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An analyst explores the findings from e-MFP's “Financial Inclusion Compass 2026,” a survey of key sector trends, risks and priorities.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 (Bernama) — The country’s insurance and takaful industry continues to increase efforts to promote financial inclusion through the launch of MyCoverageOKU, a digital platform that provides easier access to information for persons with disabilities (PwD). Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said MyCoverageOKU is a microsite developed through a collaboration between BNM, the Financial Education Network (FEN) and industry players to help PwD access information about insurance and takaful products more easily. “MyCoverageOKU brings together information on protection options relevant to PwD. The microsite serves as a central reference point for them, […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia has retained its position as the world’s most developed Islamic finance market in the 2026 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) report for the 14th consecutive year, amid nine per cent growth in the global Islamic finance market to US$6.5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.07). Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the achievement reflects four decades of sustained efforts in building a comprehensive and progressive Islamic financial ecosystem. “As we move forward, Bank Negara Malaysia remains committed to continuing to work with the industry and our partners to advance innovation with […]

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