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The world’s largest economies are failing to make progress toward greater financial inclusion.
The 2023 Global Financial Inclusion Index finds that large economies are generally stagnating or deteriorating in terms of financial inclusion.
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The 2023 Global Financial Inclusion Index finds that digital infrastructure is a factor in market growth.
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Strong support from the government and financial system often results in lower employer support—and vice versa.
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Singapore retains top position for financial inclusion globally in 2023
For the second year, Singapore is ranked as the No. 1 financially inclusive market, as measured by the Global Financial Inclusion Index. Explore what put them on top.
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What does better financial inclusion mean for economies and their populations?
Improving financial inclusion may accelerate progress toward combatting global challenges.
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U.S. consumers report declining levels of financial inclusion
New research from Principal® sheds light on consumer sentiment.
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Populations’ perceptions of financial inclusion
How do people rate the access they have to financial support, products, tools, and services?
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Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa among the lowest ranking for financial inclusion
Eight out of the bottom 10 ranked markets for overall financial inclusion are located in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, including the bottom five.
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Examining employer support by sector
The overall Global Financial Inclusion Index is accompanied by two sector rankings, tracking how employer support of financial inclusion shows up across different industries in surveyed markets.
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Spotlight on the United States
The strong performance of the United States in the Global Financial Inclusion Index can be attributed to its excellent scores in the financial system support and employer support pillars.