Financial inclusion is a priority around the globe, but in many regions the divide between the percentage of men and women that are financially excluded is growing. So what can be done to close the gap?

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. We asked members of our Women@Paysafe community network to tell us what International Women’s Day means to them, and why it is an important moment to reflect on gender equality issues.

This month we hosted a panel discussion with experts from the payments industry to discuss whether COVID-19 has deflected fintech companies' attention from their gender equality commitments, why women have been disproportionately affected by its economic impact, and what needs to change as we emerge on the other side of the pandemic.

It’s been a big year for all of us. Now it’s time to look forward, to how evolving tech—including distributed cloud, automation and AI—will help bolster consumer confidence, create great experiences and combat fraud now and beyond the pandemic.

Being dynamic and agile, particularly in the pursuit of better user experience for customers, is a common trait of digital banks. This is key to their competitive advantage when compared to traditional banking. And while cash consumers seem to represent a rather conservative demographic as it relates to financial services, this group is an increasingly attractive target for digital banks, especially during the global pandemic.

COVID-19 has severely disrupted the renting market. As the US economy bounces back, cash will play a pivotal role for renters and landlords.