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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Nigeria’s financial inclusion landscape has recorded some growth from 2016 to 2023, with formal financial service usage growing from 30 per cent to 50 per cent. Director-General of the Securities and ...

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 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 ...

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 ...