As we examine the systemic injustices that have resulted in a lack of financial inclusion for underserved communities worldwide, leaders like Marisa Calderon are helping to bridge the gap.

In the wake of the protests for social justice in the past years, a harsh light has illuminated many of the historic, systemic issues that have resulted in a lack of financial equity and inclusion in the United States. These issues are not unique to the U.S. and global poverty resulting from the unbanked and underbanked not having access to financial services has caused the World Bank to make Financial Inclusion a global priority for the financial services industry.

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