Whilst private markets have delivered strong returns for investors and provided tailored finance to UK companies and infrastructure projects, concerns have been raised about the implications of their rapid growth and interconnectedness with banks and insurers for the UK’s financial stability. The report sought to shine a light on the drivers and consequences of the growth of private markets.

Financial inclusion is becoming a core fintech and infrastructure priority in the UAE as digital payments, payroll platforms, and regulatory oversight converge to support a largely low-income workforce.

Through the launch of the WPS Savings Account, Bank Nizwa reaffirms its commitment to providing responsible Islamic financial solutions that promote workforce stability, regulatory compliance, and inclusive economic growth across the Sultanate.

The resolution promotes open finance, stronger digital government, and better integration of financial inclusion into national SDG reviews, recognizing digital technology's role and the ongoing challenge of the widening financing gap, noting that access alone isn't enough for true resilience.

The research shows that digital payment platforms, mobile wallets, micro-lending applications, and Unified Payments Interface services have become the primary entry points into formal finance for many first-time users.

The disbursement reinforced RegentMFB’s commitment in championing financial inclusion, enterprise development and accessible financing for small businesses.

Grounded in Shariah principles that emphasize risk sharing, asset-backed transactions, and social justice, Islamic finance today represents a diversified ecosystem encompassing banking, capital markets, insurance (takaful), fintech and social finance instruments.

In a world where information multiplies daily, the proper use of data has become a tool to fight poverty. This was highlighted by the BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF) at the event “Datos que mejoran vidas”.

The transaction will provide Banco Múltiple Ademi with fresh capital to expand its lending activities to micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially those led by entrepreneurs from underserved communities. 

On 24 November, policy makers, private sector and development partners from around the world committed to work together to expand women’s access to finance and economic participation, and to support women leaders at a high-level event in Luxembourg.