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Three takeaways from the Findex — and three next steps

By Michael Schlein|Jul 7, 2022
Article

With fintech, we can seize the moment to create a new, inclusive economy

By Amee Parbhoo|Nov 16, 2021
Article

Embedded finance: More than a trend

By Amee Parbhoo|Oct 21, 2021
Report

Accion 2020 Annual Report

Jun 3, 2021
Article

Migrant workers in the UAE get a digital banking solution

By Shannon Dwyer|Apr 6, 2021
Press Release

UAE-based fintech NOW Money secures $7m to expand digital banking solution across the GCC

Mar 29, 2021

From the Center for Financial Inclusion

CFI uses research and advocacy to advance inclusive financial systems for low-income people.

Building Women’s Financial Capability: A Path Toward Transformation

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Weathering the Storm II: Tales of Survival from Microfinance Crises Past

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Discussing Moratoria and Other Pandemic-Era Measures, a Q&A with FINCA Impact Finance

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Three Ways Governments Expedited Social Payments During COVID

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Rapid Response for Social Payments During COVID-19

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Weathering the Storm II: A Case Study of Vitas Palestine

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Are Moratoriums Good Policy and Good for FSPs?

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Preserving Liquidity: Policymaker Responses to COVID-19 and the Impact on Low-Income Customers

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Microfinance Coalition: Call to Action for Policymakers

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Mobile Money in Times of Crisis: An Unlikely Hero

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Report

Win from within: How fintech startups can grow by building value for existing users

Nov 18, 2020
Press Release

Inclusive Fintech 50 announces 2020 cohort of fintech startups driving financial inclusion and resilience

Oct 20, 2020
Podcast

"Access to digital finance is a lifeline" - NOW Money's Katharine Budd

Jul 9, 2020
Report

Accion 2019 Annual Report

Jun 22, 2020
Article

We must act now to prepare for challenges arising from COVID-19

By Emma Morse & Priya Punatar|Apr 1, 2020
Article

Coronavirus will be even worse for low-income people and businesses, but fintechs can help

By Vikas Raj|Mar 19, 2020
Article

A new way to help people living paycheck-to-paycheck in Egypt

By Ashley Lewis|Mar 16, 2020
Article

Want to fix the financial inclusion gender gap? Ask better questions

By Leora Klapper|Mar 7, 2019
Article

Why Accion Venture Lab invested in NOW Money

By Amee Parbhoo & Rob Stevens|Aug 23, 2017
Press Release

UAE-Based Fintech Start-Up Secures $700K Investment to Advance Financial Services Access for Underserved Migrant Workers

Aug 22, 2017
Article

Financial inclusion’s best in class

By Virginia Moore|Jan 10, 2017