Digital disruption opens emerging markets opportunity for banks, sparks competition in developed economies

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Banks will benefit from an increased customer base as accelerated digitalization makes financial services available to unbanked populations in emerging markets. But traditional banks face competition as big tech firms impinge on payment services and central banks explore creating their own digital currencies as a defensive move.​​​​​​​

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