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Reserve Bank of New Zealand calls for increased efforts in financial inclusion
Reserve Bank of New Zealand calls for increased efforts in financial inclusion
According to the World Bank, around 50,000 New Zealanders remain unbanked.
New Zealand's credit and charge card payments market to reach $39.6b by 2028
This is thanks to the consumer shift towards electronic payments.
New Zealand’s card payments market to rebound 10.3% in 2021
The market is expected to top $83.2b in four years’ time.
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