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 ...

In the last three years, we’ve heard a lot about financial inclusion and what organizations are doing to ensure no one is left behind. While it seems that some efforts have worked really well, others ...

This study contributes to the literature by analyzing the impact of financial inclusion (FI) on various bank risk dimensions, including systemic risk, which has been underexplored. We expand on recent ...

Having efficient, accessible and safe retail payment systems and services is necessary to be able to extend access to transaction accounts for the 2 billion worldwide people who are still unserved by ...

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 ...