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Primary focus of G20 is exchange of ideas on interoperability of fast payment systems, says FM

Primary focus of G20 is exchange of ideas on interoperability of fast payment systems, says FM

New Delhi, Sep 5, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the primary focus for G20 is prioritising the exchange of information regarding national experiences and international efforts related to the interoperability of fast payment systems. This is aimed at improving cross-border payments, she said during her address at the Global Fintech Fest 2023 in Mumbai. "We’re talking about responsible financial ecosystem today when globalisation is being questioned. Globalisation has helped remove poverty. Disparity is not just in wealth, but also in well-being, demography, access to resources, digital literacy globally," she said further. Sitharaman further noted that the income…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman admitted to AIIMS

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman admitted to AIIMS

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Monday, said a source. The Minister has been admitted into the private ward. However, more details are awaited.
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