Finance:
Equity and Inclusion exploring a fairer financial future for all
Introduction
ITN Business and Innovate Finance are proud to present Finance: Equity and Inclusion, a news-style programme hosted by Sangeeta Kandola from the ITN London studio. Through interviews and reporter-led films, the series explores how those in the financial sector are making positive change with a people first approach – including greater transparency, education and access to promote more equitable and inclusive practices.
Innovate Finance
Innovate Finance CEO, Janine Hirt, spotlights the prominence of FinTech products and services in our daily lives – with eight out of every 10 individuals in the UK now using at least one FinTech tool on a regular basis. What’s more, 98% of the FinTech ecosystem is having a positive impact on delivering the UN’s sustainable development goals.
FINTECH Circle
The economic landscape is still uncertain, but there are ways to create a fairer financial future for all and the programme showcases the organisations and companies leading the way. In an interview, FINTECH Circle, CEO, Susanne Chishti, discusses why the fintech sector can be a force for good and why innovation, technology and sustainability all have a role in helping make society better for everyone.
UN Refugees Agency
UK for UNHCR, CEO, Emma Cherniavsky explains why the number of displaced people across the world is rising and why barriers to access financial services is a big challenge and what needs to change to help refugees become financially independent.
The programme also features sponsored editorial profiles from the following organisations:
CapitalRise
CapitalRise lends money to property developers but is funded by a much wider range of investors making it possible to invest from just £1,000.
Creditspring
Creditspring, a membership loan service that offers no-interest short-term loans for a fixed monthly fee and financial education to help people regain control of their money and avoid a debt spiral.
Freemarket
Freemarket provide a platform for cross-border payments and currency exchange, speeding up processes and in turn helping to grow the economy.
Kore Labs
Kore Labs is using technology to digitise product management whether that’s bank accounts, credit cards, mortgages or investments and improve the way financial services do business.
Mastercard
Mastercard Technology can help the excluded and under-represented access financial services. And a new app and debit card developed by Mastercard and the Alzheimer’s Society helps people living with dementia to have financial independence whilst giving their caregiver peace of mind.
Minna Technologies
Minna Technologies Billions of people across the world have signed up to subscriptions and Minna Technologies is one of the companies at the forefront of this revolution, creating and intuitive ways to make life simpler.
Zopa Bank
Zopa Bank helps fund financial wellbeing workshops to help people - including vulnerable groups, and their TikTok campaign giving tips on personal finance helps spread the message further.
Goodbye
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