The August session of DataTalk explored operationalizing data usage for financial inclusion. The session covered key topics such as customer accessibility versus use of financial services, the importance of data risk management for third-party data providers and harnessing digital channels to grow financial inclusion efforts. This briefing note summarizes the discussion held on August 23, 2023, respecting that the forum is conducted under the Chatham House Rule and does not represent the official position of the IIF or its membership.

Our DataTalk series will continue on Wednesday, October 25 8:00 am Washington DC / 2:00 pm London / 8:00 pm Singapore, where we will discuss developments in AI and impacts from data availability.