Financial inclusion is described as a phenomenon where people or businesses have access to useful and affordable financial services or products. These services or products must meet customer needs and ...

We are moving away from products designed for an imagined “average” customer. In practice, the idea of an average customer rarely holds up.

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 ...

Several years ago, a senior person at a large foundation (let’s call him Fred) asked us if we thought financial inclusion—creating and supporting financial products and services designed for ...

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 ...

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 ...

For many years, the United States has played a significant role in advancing the early microfinance revolution and the financial inclusion agenda worldwide. Access to and use of financial services ...

Department of Financial Services begins work on Financial Inclusion 2.0 roadmap, aiming for universal banking, insurance and ...

This course aims to help participants better understand financial inclusion and teaches how a systemic approach can help make financial services markets more inclusive. This self-paced course is ...

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 ...