The Potential of Fast Payments with the World Bank

Season 1 Episode 1

In the first episode of the new Financial Inclusion Unlocked podcast, Jack met with Thomas Yann Piveteau, Financial Sector Specialist at The World Bank, to learn about Project FASTT.

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In the first episode of the new Financial Inclusion Unlocked podcast, Jack met with Thomas Yann Piveteau, Financial Sector Specialist at The World Bank, to learn about Project FASTT. Thomas explained the objectives of the project, which aims to develop fast payment systems globally. The discussion covers the benefits of these systems, the role of central banks, implementation challenges, and the comparison between fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Thomas also highlights the global adoption of fast payment systems and future trends in the payment landscape.

Check out the article mentioned in the episode on Fast Payment Systems vs CBDCs by World Bank and BIS

Financial Inclusion Unlocked is a podcast on a journey to learn how we can unlock the potential of financial inclusion as an enabler for the 17 UN SDGs. This show is produced by SIJ Media, and Series 1 is sponsored by SCBF

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