Affordable financial products and services play a crucial role in people’s lives — but access varies widely across Europe. New data show which economies are ahead, and which ones lag behind, in 2025.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched Pakistan’s Financial Inclusion Index (P-FII), a comprehensive measure of the ...

The Gates Foundation will end its support for global financial inclusion in 2030, claiming that progress in its various ...

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched Pakistan's Financial Inclusion Index (P-FII), which comprehensively measures the state of financial inclusion in the country taking into account the ...

The study examines the impact of economic integration on financial inclusion, focusing on thirty-two middle-income countries worldwide from 2006 to 2018. Using the coefficient of variance's weighting ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Imagine living in a remote location, so remote that there is no bank and no access to financial services. While online banking and fintech have significantly reduced such cases, many people still ...

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 ...

Financial inclusion is a critical enabler of economic development, ensuring that all individuals and businesses, regardless of their financial status, have access to essential financial services. In ...