Economic benefits of financial inclusion, meaning a broadening access of the population to financial services, have been ...

They have set the stage for what is now called embedded finance—financial instruments or services directly integrated into ...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury financial inclusion strategy outlines five objectives for improving financial literacy and wellness for Americans, especially in underserved communities. These ...

In a recent conversation at the Policy Research Institute, we asked a junior office assistant earning roughly USD 200 a month where he would turn for a loan to meet an urgent economic need.

Digital payments are often presented as a way to bring more people into the financial system. Mobile wallets, online transfers and app-based payment systems are now central to how governments, banks ...

Strong economic growth and future prosperity hinges on the ability of everyone in society to access financial services, writes Thomas Warsop, of ACI Worldwide. Financial inclusion stands at a critical ...

The prevailing narrative in the financial technology industry has centered around one central concept: access. The promise of fintech “revolutionizing” financial services has led many to celebrate the ...

Bangladesh’s agent banking sector has emerged as one of the most transformative financial inclusion initiatives in South Asia. What began in 2013 as a visionary effort to reach unbanked rural ...

Overview Bitcoin can improve financial access, but price volatility makes daily use risky for low-income users.High energy use from mining can raise power costs ...

Economic growth naturally drives financial inclusion by generating jobs and opportunities, as highlighted by Chief Economic ...