Financial inclusion has always been a cornerstone of global development, yet billions of people still lack access to basic financial services. For decades, traditional banks struggled to close this ...

In his short time as Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Rodney Hood has cut a distinctive profile within the Trump administration: emphasizing the need for broader financial inclusion even as the ...

Financial inclusion is a no-brainer. Done right, good work in this space can unlock economic growth and help consumers build wealth. That’s part of why the idea has strong support from well-placed ...

Speakers at the Side Event on Self-Reliance and Inclusion. From left to right: Ricardo Garcia Tafur (IFC), Rooh Savar (Welcome Place), Alejandro Davalos (Ecuador’s Vice-Minister for Human Mobility), ...

Financial services are a powerful driver of human well-being, enabling businesses to operate and raise capital and households to save, manage economic shocks, and invest in essential needs like ...

India’s digital economy has been nothing short of remarkable; UPI transactions crossed 16.99 billion in January 2025 alone, fintech startups are flourishing, and banking is now more mobile than ever.

In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, data-driven insights are crucial for fostering financial inclusion and accelerating economic growth. The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has taken a ...

Discover how a visionary fintech leader leverages AI to redefine financial inclusion, empowering underserved populations and setting transformative industry standards. Learn how these innovations are ...

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Financial inclusion is easy to preach, but harder to make progress on. What Egypt has managed to do over the last few years is remarkable. As the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) 2022-25 Financial ...

With macroeconomic stabilization taking hold, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is shifting its focus toward broader financial sector reforms, with financial inclusion as a key priority. The Deputy ...