India’s financial landscape has had a monumental transformation in recent years. The implementation of the country’s digital public infrastructure, which includes Adhaar (digital ID system), Unified Payments Interface (fast payments system) and DigiLocker (digital document wallet) has not only revolutionised the financial inclusion landscape in India; it has captivated global interest and adoption.
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Following the success of OMFIF’s inaugural China forum in 2022, this year’s event is a pivotal platform for examining and developing areas of mutual economic benefit to China and the UK.
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This report draws upon the insights gained from a roundtable held by OMFIF and Visa, which explored the potential of digital currencies to strengthen payments systems and improve the efficiency of wholesale settlements.