Financial Inclusion

Financial Inclusion
CFPB: Millions of Renters at Risk Without COVID Relief
September 17, 2021

Millions of American renters and their families are at risk of economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic as federal and state relief programs wind down, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in a new report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Aspiration Aims To Go Public Before Year-End Via SPAC Merger
August 19, 2021

Green FinTech company Aspiration Partners Inc. on Wednesday (Aug. 18) announced a planned special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with InterPrivate III Financial Partners Inc., targeting a year-end listing date. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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i2c, KEO And PAYBACK Team To Offer Mexican Consumers Prepaid Amex Cards
August 11, 2021

I2c, which provides digital and banking technology, is partnering with lending company KEO and Mexican customer loyalty program PAYBACK, with the goal of providing financing in Mexico in a more inclusive manner, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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JPMorgan’s Global Head Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Shares Vision, Inspiration For Bank’s Path Forward...
August 05, 2021

“Who inspires you?” is a question often asked of key executives – particularly those whose remit is to reshape corporate norms and recommit corporate resources to support them. For Brian Lamb, J.P. Morgan’s global head of diversity, equity and inclusion, it is his father. Get...

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Elan Joins African American Credit Union Coalition To Boost Diversity
July 12, 2021

Credit card issuer Elan is now the newest member of the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC), a nonprofit organization of African American professionals working to diversify credit, Elan announced in a Monday (July 12) press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Credit Sesame Gives Cash Customers Debit Cards To Build Credit
June 30, 2021

Credit Sesame‘s new tech will allow customers to use the money they have to establish and build credit more easily, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Starling Bank Opens App Access To Kids Ages 6 To 16
June 28, 2021

Digital bank Starling is rolling out mobile app use for children who have its Kite debit card, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Mastercard Launches Program For Minority FinTech Founders
June 09, 2021

On Wednesday (June 9), Mastercard announced the launch of a new Start Path track, a program designed to support “traditionally underrepresented FinTech founders.” The company said the program is part of its $500 million commitment of products, services, technology and financial support to help minority-owned...

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Technology Helps Locked-Out Consumers Access Lending
June 09, 2021

The problem of unbanked consumers — those without access to a checking or savings account — has remarkably improved, with over 95 percent of American households reporting access to basic banking services, according to FDIC data. But the same data indicates that a little under...