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 ...

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

National Strategy for Financial Inclusion: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday released a national strategy aimed to deepen financial inclusion over the next five years. The 'National ...

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 ...

So, when finance is properly aligned with real economic activity, it can become a powerful catalyst for growth, he said ...

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 ...

Mohanan underscored the strict regulatory framework governing gold loans in India. RBI regulations permit lending only against gold ornaments, excluding bullion, bars, or digital gold. Indel Money’s ...

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 ...

Kaduna State has recorded a major leap in financial inclusion, increasing account ownership by 20 percent over the past three ...

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 ...