As fall begins, there continues to be significant developments in financial inclusion globally driven by digital finance, regulatory action, and ongoing global campaigns.  

World Bank Global Findex Report - World Bank

The World Bank Group released their Global Findex Database 2025. This data/report plays a vital role in tracking progress in the world on how adults use financial services with key findings on how to end extreme poverty and financial exclusion.

Financial Inclusion in the United States - New York Fed

This study examines the current and evolving landscape of financial inclusion in the United States. Over the last couple of years, digital financial services have opened up the financial systems to more households and businesses in the US, but despite this there is still a challenge for those individuals with low incomes who continue to lack access to financial services/tools to manage their day to day needs. This article identifies key areas for improvement and what can be done to achieve financial inclusion potentially.

The Digital Dollar Divide - The Reg Review

Over the last couple of months, the US Congress took a unique approach to digital currency regulation. Two acts were passed in hopes of better positioning the US financial system, but some are worried that these will prohibit financial inclusion particularly during an economic crisis.

Turning Digital Potential into Progress for People - World Bank Blogs

In the digital age, our ability to access and effectively engage with digital technologies is one of the key ways to evolve our global economy. This article discusses how technology can benefit people, offering strategies to prioritize individuals and businesses.

Tech Meets Finance - IMF

This article argues that fintech innovations are reshaping global finance by disrupting traditional banking while simultaneously complementing it. The technologies discussed in this article have expanded access for people and businesses to ensure interoperability and stability to maximize financial inclusion.

Fintech Innovation and the Global Push for Financial Inclusion - Big News Networks

This article explores how Financial Technology is changing our global financial systems by advancing financial inclusion to make sure everyone, including the underserved communities, can access financial services. The ongoing rise of digital solutions in banking has changed how businesses and people interact with money and bridged the gaps that traditional banking created. It encourages the continued collaboration between fintechs, banks, and governments to continue to improve financial literacy to all.