New Accounts in China Drive Global Financial Inclusion Figures
The 2014 Findex found that of the world’s 500 million newly banked adults, more than one third (180 million) live in China. Three positive trends emerge from this data.
10 Insights on Financial Inclusion from the 2014 Global Findex
The newly released 2014 Global Findex covers 800 indicators and draws from survey data covering almost 150,000 people in 143 economies. We present 10 takeaways we think you should know.
From More Accounts to More Account Activity in India
Even as India moves aggressively to close the financial inclusion gap, the picture of financial inclusion in that country as captured in the latest Findex report reminds us that we have a long way to go.
Unlocking Access to Critical Services Through Digital Payments
New solutions are emerging that use digital finance to provide essential services for people in places where the traditional models have failed them.
Low Financial Inclusion, High Cash Usage in Myanmar
For the first time, Myanmar was included in the Global Findex survey and analysis. Insights show that although usage of formal services also remains low, cash usage remains high.