The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast

In Episode 12 of the Making Finance Work for Women podcast, we dive into the transformative potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their implications for women worldwide. With over 120 CBDC pilots and projects currently in development, these digital currencies promise to revolutionize financial inclusion.

In Episode 11 of the Making Finance Work for Women podcast, Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO of AIR, discusses integrating a gendered perspective into financial consumer protection, strategies for inclusion, and balancing innovation with regulation as nearly one billion women enter the formal financial system.

In episode 9 of The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast, we embark on a compelling exploration of the evolution of fintech, recognizing the pivotal yet underrepresented role of women leaders in this burgeoning industry. As fintech matures, it is crucial to acknowledge the responsibility that accompanies its growth.

In episode 8 of Making Finance Work for Women, we delve into cryptocurrency’s potential for financial inclusion. Explore its promises and challenges, from decentralization to market volatility. Join Sonja Kelly and Sheila Warren as they discuss whether crypto can bridge economic gaps or faces fundamental obstacles.

This episode delves into the pivotal role of physical touch points in the digital age for engaging women customers and promoting their financial inclusion. Sonja Kelly (Global VP, Women’s World Banking) and Simone di Castri (Co-Head, Cambridge Suptech Labs) discuss fintech innovations, banking agents, financial capability, and digital solutions for reaching last-mile customers. Join us in exploring these crucial issues on Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast.

Host Sonja Kelly (Global VP, Women’s World Banking) and guest Aniqa Sandhu (CEO, Digicel Group) discuss mobile network companies’ role in boosting women’s internet usage and effective financial capability building. Despite improved coverage, 3.2 billion people remain unconnected, disproportionately impacting women. Join us on Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast as we delve into solutions for women’s financial inclusion.

Join Sonja Kelly, Global VP of Women’s World Banking, as she discusses blockchain’s potential for financial inclusion with expert Conor Svensson. Explore how blockchain and cryptocurrency can empower women financially on Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast.

Join Sonja Kelly, Global VP of Women’s World Banking, as she discusses with ethicist Reid Blackman the ethical implications of AI in financial services. Explore how to mitigate biases in algorithm-enabled credit decisions to promote financial inclusion for women on Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast.