Topics Inclusive finance

Making payroll cards work for employees

This report provides findings from consumer research on employee payroll card usage and opportunities for improvement in card design and delivery in the United States of America.

Financial needs of garment workers in India

This report examines the opportunity to expand financial inclusion for women in India’s garment sector by increasing women’s access to and use of mobile financial products and services.

How much does having a bank account help the poor?

Having a bank account is widely regarded as the first step toward financial inclusion of the poor. Funds deposited in a bank account are also observed to lead to higher savings. Exploiting special features of the National Rural Employment Guarantee…