Financial and Monetary Systems

How fintech is setting Southeast Asia's SMEs free

The Metro Manila skyline is seen during smog on the first break of dawn of the New Year in Antipolo City, Rizal province, Philippines, January 1, 2019

Many SMEs in the Philippines suffer from poor access to credit - could fintech be the answer? Image: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Benedict Carandang
Vice President, First Circle
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Poor levels of financial inclusion are an issue across Southeast Asia
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