Digital Financial Trends 

Our global economy has faced a myriad of tests and challenges over the last couple of weeks. The below articles highlight some of the trending topics that are dominating the headlines.

Why embedded finance is a disruptive force financial institutions can’t ignore - World Economic Forum

The future of our financial system won’t be built in banks. As our society continues to evolve, embedded finance is at the forefront of fintech innovation.

What happens to an economy with Digital Public Infrastructure - Gates Foundation

As countries navigate tighter budgets, many are using digital public infrastructure to drive inclusive growth. They are using DPI to shape their digital and economic futures and making sure they are doing it more equitably for everyone in their country to help build economic resilience.

MoneyGram implements Mastercard Move to facilitate digital money movement - PYMNTS

MoneyGram has started to implement Mastercard Move to facilitate digital money movement domestically and across borders with plans to continue growth throughout the year.

Digital Financial Inclusion

There is a continued focus on building financial capability and ensuring that individuals can effectively manage their finances. Below are articles that have appeared and led discussion in the news over the past couple of weeks.

Chris Lawrence on Creating Financial Justice in a Mobile World - The Playful Podcast with Kristine Michie 

Interledger’s Chris Lawrence talks about reimagining financial access in a digitally connected world and how we as a society can create true inclusion to the 1.4 billion that are underbanked. Chris explains how financial inclusion is not just a tech fix but a basic human right.

Reframing financial inclusion in changing times - Forbes

This article explores the questions of how we change in our evolving society, help those that are continuously financially excluded and why it is so hard to make changes and move forward. The author of this article details her  learnings from the Aspen Institute Leadership Forum on Inclusive Finance that she attended earlier this month.

5 Key tech tools driving financial inclusion  - TechBullion

Tech continues to be the key driving force in helping the unbanked. The article discusses 5 tech tools that are key to helping financial inclusion become a reality for everyone in our world. They are breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for people who have long been excluded from the traditional financial systems.