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Turning Towards Less Traditional Banking: "Banker Ladies"

In some immigrant communities, women have turned away from traditional banks and have seen experienced participation on savings clubs - called tandas. These tandas allow the members to invest and contribute to the larger pool, eventually receiving lump sums.
Source:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54035099
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