Recent news coverage of the new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Mythos has raised alarms in many circles about increasing cybersecurity risks, especially for the financial sector. What do financial inclusion practitioners need to know about Anthropic's AI model?

This panel discussion focused on how institutions and regulators can strengthen resilience, enhance cross-border coordination, and prepare for a future in which emerging technologies, cyber conflict, ransomware, and financial crime increasingly intersect. 

This publication presents lessons from a technical assistance program supporting Soluciones de Microfinanzas S.A. in strengthening its agricultural lending methodology and risk management systems to expand inclusive finance for smallholder farmers in Panama.

This study analyzes how bank size relates to credit risk in Ghana, drawing on 2015–2023 panel data from eight domestic banks to inform banking regulation in developing economies.

Experience in Yemen shows how credit guarantees can build lasting resilience, serving as a bridge between emergency response and sustainable development.

The report builds an understanding on sustainability-related risk and opportunity disclosure requirements in key standards and frameworks and how to implement them.

A stronger focus on risk management, improving profitability and capital buffers at the institution level are critical for MFIs to overcome medium to long-term challenges.

This paper argues, that in order to ensure sustainable growth, MFIs must strengthen risk assessment frameworks, improve borrower onboarding processes, and enhance staff training to mitigate these risks.

In the Solomon Islands,  the threats of rising sea levels, intensifying cyclones, and shifting weather patterns jeopardize the islands' infrastructure, economy, and way of life. Expanding access to parametric climate risk insurance is one solution that the Central Bank of Solomon Islands is exploring.