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We use rigorous research and advocacy to advance inclusive financial systems for low-income people around the world.
Latest Publications
Brief • Mar 03, 2021
Regulatory Flexibility During the Pandemic: Emerging Lessons
Brief • Feb 26, 2021
Weathering the Storm II: A Case Study of Financiera FAMA
Brief • Feb 23, 2021
On the Economic Frontlines of COVID-19: Early Insights From MSMEs Grappling With the Crisis
Brief • Jan 28, 2021
The Case for a Gender-Intelligent Approach: An Opportunity for Inclusive Fintechs
Brief • Jan 26, 2021
Agility Breeds Resilience: A Tale of Two Fintechs Innovating in the Face of a Pandemic
CFI's Strategic Priorities for Inclusive Finance
Financial Inclusion Week
A global gathering of the inclusive finance community. Interact with content from FIW 2020.
Weathering the Storm II
Case studies about microfinance institutions emerging from crises
Founding Partner | Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse is a founding partner of the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion. We have worked together to advance financial inclusion since 2008.
CFI Blog
Blog Post • Mar 04, 2021
Rethinking Financial Inclusion at the Data Margins
Blog Post • Feb 17, 2021
The Challenge of Bringing Agri-SMEs and Lenders Closer Together
Blog Post • Feb 04, 2021
Revisiting Building Financial Capability with a Gender Lens
Blog Post • Jan 20, 2021
Breaking Silos and Challenging Inequities in America: An Interview with Jennifer Tescher
Blog Post • Jan 11, 2021
Prof. Jonathan Morduch’s Four New Projects
Get to Know CFI
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Consumer Protection in Financial Inclusion
Responsible financial inclusion encompasses core Client Protection Principles to help financial service providers practice good ethics and smart business.