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There is a very real opportunity now to narrow the income inequality gap by helping lower-income groups to better manage their money.
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Income inequality is widening across the world with rapidly ageing populations and the pandemic exacerbating the situation.
Low-income groups tend to be highly dependent on deposit savings, which leaves them vulnerable to inflation, especially when interest rates are low.