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Open banking and financial inclusion in South Africa

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  • Lwanga Elizabeth Nanziri
  • Paul Terna Gbahabo
  • Daniel Ofori-Sasu

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This study examines the effect of open banking on financial inclusion in South Africa.

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  • Lwanga Elizabeth Nanziri & Paul Terna Gbahabo & Daniel Ofori-Sasu, 2026. "Open banking and financial inclusion in South Africa," Working Papers 11100, South African Reserve Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbz:wpaper:11100
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