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Mobile Money and Interoperability: Competition vs. Financial Inclusion?

A new study shows that interoperability has contrasting effects for financial inclusion in Africa. While it helps lower fees, it also reduces geographical coverage, so how to strike the right balance?

Case Study

The Role Regulators Play in Closing the Financial Inclusion Gender Gap: A Case Study of Peru

This case study offers an overview of the current state of women's financial inclusion in Peru.

Paper

Financial Inclusion for Persons With Disabilities

This special report presents national strategies, policies, and initiatives from Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) member institutions that are promoting financial inclusion for persons with disabilities.

Paper

Supervising Inclusive Financial Sectors

This TC Note brings together principles and practices related to financial sector oversight that are relevant to financial inclusion, including proportionate regulation, risk-based supervision, and consumer empowerment.

Paper

Supervising Migrant Insurance and Pensions

This TC Note explains why insurance and pensions for migrant workers is an important area of focus for supervisors.

Paper

Open Banking and Inclusive Finance in the European Union: Perspectives From the Dutch Stakeholder Ecosystem

This working paper examines the impact of the revised Payment Services Directive and open banking platforms on inclusive finance in the EU, with a focus on the Netherlands' fintech ecosystem.

Paper

Reaching Financial Equality for Women

This publication offers a 10-point action plan for governments, companies, and international organizations to help end women's economic exclusion.

Guide / Toolkit

Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion: Tools for Supervisors

This Technical Guide was created to provide practical guidance and set strong foundations for digital financial services supervision.

Paper

Food Security: Implications for Supervisors

This Note examines the topic of food security addressing the issues that supervisors face, given their mandate and the overlap of issues.

Paper

Climate Risk and Financial Inclusion: A Regulatory Perspective on Risks and Opportunities

This working paper outlines how inclusive green finance policies can enhance financial stability by creating a more resilient real economy and reducing the risks facing the financial sector.