Call for Papers - Women in Leadership: Accelerating Development Outcomes
The Women in Leadership: Accelerating Development Outcomes conference invites submissions of research on women’s leadership and its impact on development outcomes.
Equity Bank Rwanda Awarded for Advancing Women’s Financial Inclusion at IFF 2026
The recognition, referred to as Women’s Financial Inclusion Champion, Banks at the Financial Inclusion Awards 2026, was presented by the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, who commended the bank’s role in expanding financial access and economic opportunities for women across the country.
“Invisible Barriers” and Discriminatory Laws to Delay Women’s Economic Equality by 286 Years
The commission on the status of women (CSW70) debates at united nations headquarters how to end legal and social discrimination against women.
Which Fintech Trends Are Making Financial Services Work Better for Women?
The Fintech Times asked women working across the fintech sector a simple question: what fintech trends are helping women better access financial services and manage their financial futures?
Applications Now Open for Tech Policy Learning Lab!
This program is the only one of its kind to combine rigorous learning in policy-relevant technology with a gender lens on policy and regulation implementation.
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance Launches the Women Regulators Network
This new body aims to advance gender‑intentional policy and strengthen women’s leadership in financial regulation worldwide.
Filipino Women Redefine Financial Freedom Through Access and Opportunity With Tala
With a community that is 62% female, Tala empowers women by providing access to credit that can spark lifelong progress.
Instant Money, Real Barriers: Can Tokenized Payments Deliver for Low-Income Women?
Explore how tokenized payments can empower low-income women with instant access and reduced costs in the latest MFWW Podcast
How Can Data Help Close Gaps in Women’s Financial Inclusion? Lessons From Rwanda
The World Bank's Global Findex 2025 reveals that 77% of women globally now hold a financial account, yet in some low- and middle-income countries, women are still up to 30 percentage points less likely to own one than men. So, what's driving this persistent divide, and how do we close it?
Rural Women as Remittance Receivers: Prevalence, Access, Use and Opportunities for Empowerment
This report examines women as remittance recipients, the structural factors shaping their financial agency and the conditions under which remittances can contribute to inclusive rural transformation.