Financial inclusion

We need to think more systematically about monetary structures and the control of monetary policy, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.

It's imperative that financial services firms find ways to ensure all Americans have access to the banking services necessary to thrive.

The number of credit unions serving as minority depository institutions continues to decline, but those CUs often focus on rural and under-served communities, a priority for NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood.

Navy Federal Credit Union, United Heritage Credit Union, Truliant Federal Credit Union and others are giving employees time off on Friday to observe the holiday that celebrates the end of slavery.

The murder of George Floyd shocked the national psyche to its core, spotlighting the persistent, systemic racism that exists in many American institutions, which continues to disenfranchise those who live within the Black community.

As the U.S. celebrates Juneteenth, it's imperative that credit unions find ways to ensure all Americans have access to the banking services necessary to thrive.

As the U.S. celebrates Juneteenth, it's imperative that credit unions find ways to ensure all Americans have access to the banking services necessary to thrive.

The North Chesterfield, Va.-based institution joins a list of banks that are also closing to commemorate the end of slavery.

Mobile payments and open banking open a new world of access, but also a need to shore up data protections, says Global Processing Services' Shaun Puckrin.

Lenders have a role to play in the national reconciliation that must follow the recent racial unrest — providing greater access to capital for African Americans and other underserved groups so they can build wealth, activists said at a panel discussion hosted by Berkshire Bank in Boston.

Latin America's rapidly expanding fintech sector may prove to be the guiding light as we look to establish a widely accessible digital financial ecosystem.

The Independent Community Bankers of America accused the National Credit Union Administration of using the coronavirus to usher in additional changes without the normal amount of scrutiny.

The credit union regulator is making $125,000 in funding available for small, low-income lenders designated as minority depository institutions.

The coronavirus has accelerated a move toward a public option for digital wallets that would tie government authentication to payment transactions. If successful, this could be the catalyst for a national digital identity system.

Mastercard is working with Samsung to launch its Pay on Demand platform in emerging markets to drive financial inclusion.

As part of its financial inclusion campaign, Mastercard has partnered with Moneytrans to launch remittance-linked checking for migrant workers with a goal of obtaining 1 million users by 2025.

Some institutions have taken steps to ensure their websites meet accessibility standards, but experts say many credit unions could still be doing more.

ICBA outlined a series of questions for lawmakers that would force credit unions to defend the industry's practices during meetings with local representatives.

The savings and credit building startup Self Financial has raised $20 million in a Series C funding round to help fuel its expansion to serve financially struggling consumers.

The money will help moderate- and low-income communities in Detroit and Cleveland.