Mehmet Kerse

Senior Financial Sector Specialist

Mehmet Kerse works with CGAP’s policy team on the regulation and supervision of digital finance and digital payments. His recent work focuses on fintech, digital currencies, tokenization, digital banking, embedded finance, and artificial intelligence in financial services. With over 15 years of experience in financial regulation and supervision, financial inclusion, and consumer protection, Mehmet has collaborated with numerous central banks and financial regulators, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe and Arab countries. He began his career as a bank supervisor in the Banking Regulation and Supervision Authority of Turkey and later worked on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) projects for the World Bank. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner. 

He also works with other international organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Mehmet holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Turkey's Bilkent University.

By Mehmet Kerse

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Will FATF’s Travel Rule Revisions Affect Financial Inclusion?

The FATF is consulting on revisions to its travel rule that will affect all payments. However, the changes pose a threat to the speed, cost, and inclusiveness that the international community expects from global remittances. So why the change?
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FATF’s Revised Inclusion Guidance: Progress Made, Questions Remain

While FATF’s revised AML/CFT Guidance makes strides toward promoting financial inclusion, it still lacks clarity on key issues. The public consultation is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback and shape a more balanced final version.
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FATF’s Financial Inclusion Revisions: What To Do Now?

The consultation window is now open for the FATF’s revisions to its Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion. The Guidance has a real impact on the financial inclusion of millions worldwide, but what is it that stakeholders can do?
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The Time to Consult on FATF Revisions Is Now

The FATF is updating its Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion and is seeking input. This revision could impact financial access for millions, making it crucial for experts to engage before the consultation closes on April 4, 2025.
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Seizing the Moment: FATF Revisions and Financial Inclusion 2.0

The FATF's proposed revisions to its AML/CFT/CPF standards refine how the risk-based approach is implemented. While a step forward, the FI community should consider how much these changes can be leveraged to ensure greater financial inclusion.