This note provides (1) an overview of new manifestations of consumer risks that are significant and cross-cutting across four key fintech products: digital microcredit, peer-to-peer lending, investment-based crowdfunding, and e-money; and (2) examples of emerging regulatory approaches to target such risks. 

The main objective of this paper is to provide guidance on how to implement consumer consent protocols to access bank account data under open banking scenarios.

The funding aims to increase competitiveness in the climate finance market, support the country’s climate goals, and promote financial inclusion.

This publication details the key findings and provides a source of global data to benchmark efforts by financial sector authorities to improve the enabling environment for financial inclusion and consumer protection.

This flagship event will focus on accelerating practical approaches to setting and implementing targets in areas including net zero, nature, impact, pollution, human rights, and financial inclusion to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The deal aimed at driving financial inclusion for millions of Africans across Cameroon, Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone through digital payments is set to go operational next year.

These Principles set out the elements of an effective and comprehensive financial consumer protection framework, and were revised and updated in 2021/2022.

In a strategic move to bridge funding gaps for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and green initiatives in Serbia, IFC is set to invest up to EUR 65 million in Erste Bank a.d. Novi Sad.