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The use of digital financial services (DFS) promises to expand banking outreach and improve customer experience. Nevertheless, the investment required for launching a DFS or a digital channel can be large. This report from the International Finance Corporation and the Mastercard Foundation presents the key elements that financial institutions need to consider when putting together a financial model for a digital channel.<\/p>\n

Read the full report\u00a0\u00bb https:\/\/www.ifc.org\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/5a322011-52b6-4b52-b4d5-6175039e551d\/MFI+Longitudinal+Study_Digital_FA.pdf?MOD=AJPERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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