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The Paradox of Gender-Neutral Banking

GBA report advocates for a gender-intelligent business model

Global Banking Alliance for Women report notes GBA member banks find that women are time-sensitive; are avid seekers of information and advice; are calculated risk-takers rather than risk averse; and want to connect, not only with their banks, but also to their peers, potential customers and suppliers, and the wider community. Treating women just like men is not a successful bank business strategy. Sets out five criteria that are core to a successful bank women's strategy: i) positioning products as solutions to problems; ii) positioning information, education and networking as core products; iii) building the financial capability of women customers; iv) establishing an intelligent, no "pink marketing" zone; and v) training staff to listen to women rather than sell to them, creating a relationship-based business model that sustains their loyalty.

Publisher: Others Release date: Oct 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance

A Buck Short: What Financial Diaries Tell Us About Building Financial Services That Matter to Low-Income Women

Research report about why women in emerging markets access and use formal financial services less than men

Bankable Financial Assets and Omidyar Network report draws upon financial diaries from India, Kenya and Mexico to enhance understanding of women's financial lives, and to highlight provider-led opportunities to better serve women.

Publisher: Others Release date: Oct 2016 Country: India

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Sectors: Microfinance

Protection of Customers' Funds in Electronic Money

BBVA report describes different regulatory approaches to electronic money

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria report describes risks presented by electronic, or mobile, money and the approaches that certain countries have followed to ensure that customers: i) are effectively protected against loss of funds in the event of insolvency of the issuer or other involved party; and ii) are able to access their funds upon demand. Analyzes the variety of regulatory responses in 15 countries, covering developed and developing economies in different regions.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Oct 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Financial inclusion, Consumer education and protection, Transparency and disclosure, Financial market infrastructure

Sectors: Microfinance

Global Landscape Study on Digitising P2G Payments

Karandaaz Pakistan study on opportunities and challenges associated with digitizing person-to-government payments

Karandaaz Pakistan study examines opportunities and challenges associated with digitizing person-to-government (P2G) payments, including mandatory payments, payments for government services, and co-payments for social benefits (pensions). Explores key questions: i) can digitizing P2G payments drive financial inclusion; and ii) what does it take to set up efficient, sustainable and inclusive digital P2G payment systems? Makes recommendations for government and businesses and encourages jointly-crafted systematic approach.

Publisher: Others Release date: Sep 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Financial inclusion, Consumer education and protection

Sectors: Microfinance

Online and Mobile Payments

FinCoNet report sets out supervisory challenges to mitigate security risks

International Financial Consumer Protection Organization report on the results of research and survey responses regarding regulatory and supervisory approaches to tackle challenges that digital payments present to traditional consumer protection frameworks. Seeks to inform supervisory authorities of main emerging issues, to assessing various regulatory and supervisory approaches that have been adopted at national level; and to identify good practices.

Publisher: Others Release date: Sep 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Financial inclusion, Consumer education and protection, Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Microfinance

G20 High-Level Principles for Digital Financial Inclusion

GPFI report sets out eight principles to guide country action plans to leverage digital technology

Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion report sets out eight principles for digital financial inclusion (DFI): i) promote a digital approach to financial inclusion; ii) balance innovation and risk to achieve DFI; iii) provide an enabling and proportionate legal and regulatory framework for DFI; iv) expand the digital financial services infrastructure ecosystem; v) establish responsible digital financial practices to protect consumers; vi) strengthen digital and financial literacy and awareness; vii) facilitate consumer identification for digital financial services; and viii) track DFI progress.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Aug 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Peer: Digital Financial Inclusion: Emerging Policy Approaches

Topics: Financial inclusion, Consumer education and protection, Gender equality

Sectors: Microfinance

The 2016 Brookings Financial and Digital Inclusion Project Report: Advancing Equitable Financial Ecosystems

Brookings study evaluates access to and usage of affordable financial services across 26 countries

Brookings Institution report identifies four priority areas where action is needed to advance inclusive finance: i) increased focus on establishing specific, measurable financial inclusion targets; ii) promoting more comprehensive data collection and analysis regarding financial access and usage, particularly among traditionally underserved groups such as women; iii) advancing regulatory efforts designed to facilitate financial inclusion; and iv) enhancing financial capability to promote sustainable financial inclusion.

Publisher: Others Release date: Aug 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Peer: The 2015 Brookings Financial and Digital Inclusion Project Report: Measuring Progress on Financial Access and Usage, The 2017 Brookings Financial and Digital Inclusion Project Report: Building a Secure and Inclusive Global Financial Ecosystem

Topics: Gender equality, Consumer education and protection, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance

Reference Framework: Gender Equality

Développement International Desjardins report summarizes its role in promoting gender equity

Développement International Desjardins, affiliated with the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, examines its role in encouraging participation by women in sustainable economic development of their communities as both actors and decision makers, and contributing to reduction of inequalities between women and men regarding access to resources and benefits of development and their control. Sets out strategies for integrating women with inclusive finance.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Aug 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance

The Business of Financial Inclusion

IIF study provides insights from banks in emerging markets

Institute of International Finance report examines role of banks in driving financial inclusion. Discusses size and nature of market opportunities among low-income customers and "missing middle" of small and medium enterprises, especially as regulatory space opens up for financial inclusion. Provides examples of how banks are innovating in reaching unserved markets.

Publisher: Industry Groups Release date: Jul 2016

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance

Responsible Digital Payments Guidelines

BTCA guidelines on common types of digital payments services provided to the financially underserved

Better Than Cash Alliance guidelines set out good practices for engaging with clients who are sending or receiving digital payments and who were previously excluded or underserved. Guidelines are primarily oriented toward financial services providers in designing and delivering their payments services.

Publisher: Others Release date: Jul 2016

Type: Guideline

Topics: Financial inclusion, Gender equality, Transparency and disclosure, Consumer education and protection, Financial market infrastructure

Sectors: Microfinance

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382 records

The Paradox of Gender-Neutral Banking

A Buck Short: What Financial Diaries Tell Us About Building Financial Services That Matter to Low-Income Women

Protection of Customers' Funds in Electronic Money

Global Landscape Study on Digitising P2G Payments

Online and Mobile Payments

G20 High-Level Principles for Digital Financial Inclusion

The 2016 Brookings Financial and Digital Inclusion Project Report: Advancing Equitable Financial Ecosystems

Reference Framework: Gender Equality

The Business of Financial Inclusion

Responsible Digital Payments Guidelines

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