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 ...

Financial inclusion has been a fintech buzzword for years, yet 2025 appears to be the one year where we finally see real momentum… or maybe not. As governments, banks, and fintechs try out various ...

Growing uncertainty in global financial markets and trade policy is causing disruption globally, with low-income people and small business owners facing the most severe consequences. This disruption ...

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 ...

For much of modern human history, the majority of people have lived in conditions of severe poverty. In 1820, almost 80% of the global population lived in extreme poverty, according to Our World in ...

National Strategy for Financial Inclusion: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday released a national strategy aimed to deepen financial inclusion over the next five years. The 'National ...

Nigeria’s financial sector is undergoing a digital renaissance, driven by collaboration between commercial banks and Fintechs to expand access through digital platforms. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s ...

Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director. As Namibia gathers under the auspices of the inaugural Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum, it is fitting to reflect on what financial ...

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 ...