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

February is Black History Month in the US, a time to celebrate progress and highlight positive changes, including those happening within the financial industry. While we honor the achievements of ...

Fintech has long been viewed negatively in certain circles. This is primarily because companies in the payments, money transfer and investing space are often seen as focused on the tech instead of the ...

Digital payments are often presented as a way to bring more people into the financial system. Mobile wallets, online ...

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 ...

Scaling digital financial services in the African region is critical to enable and achieve economic and social development, driving access for those that remain unbanked and underserved. In this ...

Financial inclusion guarantees an individual or business access to useful affordable financial services. This is relevant in supporting economies throughout the world. Regardless of being crucial, the ...

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 ...

Credit has long been the passport to economic opportunity. Yet over 26 million Americans have no credit history, limiting their access to mainstream financial products and forcing reliance on costly ...