- Bank of Mozambique deploys Proto’s AI agent to improve financial education and consumer protection
News · 1 December 2025
Banco de Moçambique has deployed a multilingual AI assistant powered by Proto and its regional partner Eclectics International to improve citizens' access to reliable financial information and…
- The potential of AI chatbots in driving financial inclusion: Assessing ChatGPT
Blog · 2 July 2023
This blog, co-authored with The Alliance of Digital Finance Associations, assesses the potential benefits, concerns, and ethical considerations of financial service providers who use ChatGPT to…
- National Fintech Strategy Kingdom of Eswatini 2025-2030
Strategy, Roadmap · 3 December 2025
The Kingdom of Eswatini has launched its National FinTech Strategy (2025–2030) to build a dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready digital financial ecosystem that leverages financial technology to drive…
- Zambia develops a roadmap for small businesses to go green
Report, Strategy · 17 November 2025
The article describes Zambia’s Roadmap for Greening MSMEs, developed by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning with AFI’s support, to help small businesses adapt to climate change and adopt…
- AFI and partners put IGF front and center at COP30
News · 17 November 2025
The article reports on three AFI-led side events at COP30 in Brazil that highlighted the critical role of central banks and financial regulators in advancing Inclusive Green Finance (IGF). The…
- Women’s financial inclusion: AFI Educate webinar turns theory into action
Report, Strategy · 18 November 2025
The article recaps an AFI Educate webinar on mainstreaming gender in financial inclusion, which focused on turning national gender strategies into tangible market impact. Using Fiji’s Gender…
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s next National Financial Inclusion Strategy takes shape
Strategy, News · 20 November 2025
The article describes a two-day workshop organized by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to develop the country’s next National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS 2.0). Bringing together central bank…
- Pakistan learns from Thailand’s experience in climate-smart agriculture financing
News · 28 November 2024
The article covers a study visit to Thailand by staff from the State Bank of Pakistan and 11 Pakistani banks, organized by AFI and the Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association. The…
- Kenya launches its first National Financial Inclusion Strategy
News · 3 December 2025
Kenya launched its NFIS 2025–2028 on 4 December to improve financial health despite high inclusion rates. The strategy focuses on expanding access and quality of financial services, strengthening…
- Eswatini’s National Fintech Strategy aims to build a trusted and competitive digital finance ecosystem
Strategy, Roadmap · 4 December 2025
On 4 December, Eswatini launched its National Fintech Strategy (2025–2030) to build a trusted, inclusive, and innovative digital finance ecosystem. Developed with AFI support, the Strategy focuses on…
- Driving Digital Transformation and Inclusion: Fast Payments in Latin America and the Caribbean
Report · 31 October 2025
Fast payments are transforming digital finance ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by improving the speed, affordability, and user experience of digital payments. This report provides…
- FATF’s Revised Inclusion Guidance: Progress Made, Questions Remain
Blog, Standard or Guidance · 20 March 2025
FATF released the revised Guidance for public consultation until April 4, 2025. The revisions are a response to the recently adopted amendments to the FATF standards and an evolving financial…
- Exclusion Risks in Climate-Related Financial Regulation: An Analytical Framework
Report · 16 December 2024
A new working paper by the CGAP presents a framework to assess how climate-related financial regulations may unintentionally limit access to credit for vulnerable groups in emerging markets. Based on…
- Women for financial inclusion: Interview with May Abulanga, Central Bank of Egypt
Blog · 9 March 2025
For the month of March 2024, in honor of International Women’s Day, the Cambridge SupTech Lab featured inspiring leaders of women in finance and financial supervision. We asked them questions about…
- Women's economic empowerment: Interview with Clara Arthur, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Blog · 10 March 2025
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Clara Arthur of UNCDF Ghana shared insights on financial inclusion, career growth, and mentorship for women in finance and supervision.
- Myanmar Central Bank unveils national QR standard for digital payments
News · 1 March 2025
The Central Bank of Myanmar has launched MMQR, a national QR code standard designed to modernise the country's financial infrastructure. The system will enable secure international transactions while…
- Philippines central bank debuts mobile app to boost ‘accessibility’
News · 26 April 2025
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has unveiled ‘BSP Mobile’, a new application making financial information and services more accessible to Filipinos and investors. Designed in-house and…
- Promise (Un)kept? Fintech and Financial Inclusion
Report · 29 June 2024
This paper by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) uses a comprehensive dataset to investigate the relationship between fintech and financial inclusion in a panel of 84 countries over the period…
- Global: Thailand Launches Digital Wallet Registration
News · 27 July 2024
Anticipated to draw participation from over 1.6 million shops, citizen registration of the digital wallet has already begun, with merchant registration set to open on October 1. This initiative…
- How Financial Inclusion Policies Would Address Women’s Access To Finance
News · 16 November 2024
Nigeria's financial inclusion policies have increasingly focused on closing the gender gap, with only 47% of women accessing formal financial services in 2023 compared to 58% of men. The Central Bank…
- UAE aiming to launch retail central bank digital currency this year
News · 1 April 2025
The Central Bank of the UAE plans to introduce a retail central bank digital currency, the digital dirham, in the fourth quarter of 2025. The blockchain-based currency represents a key component of…
- Connections between data, SME finance, and inclusive green finance explored at AFI meetings in Seychelles
Event · 24 April 2025
The joint meeting convened 131 participants from 59 member institutions in Victoria, Seychelles, who discussed financial inclusion data and impact, inclusive green finance, and SME Finance. Co-hosted…
- Towards 'Right-Fit' IMM for Financial Inclusion Investing: What's Missing and What's Next?
Event, Presentation · 6 February 2025
Outcomes-focused impact measurement and management (IMM) is critical to enhance the practical benefits and positive outcomes enabled by financial inclusion investing. To explore how the industry can…
- Michelle W Bowman: Welcoming remarks - "Unleashing a financially inclusive future"
Speech · 30 July 2025
Michelle Bowman emphasized the Federal Reserve’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion by supporting innovation, improving access to affordable financial services, and ensuring that regulation…
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