Financial Inclusion in Latin America: Collaboration, Innovation, and Technology

Tremendous opportunities exist in Latin America to bring financial services to underserved populations and expand current offerings for a burgeoning middle class. The decreasing cost of technology and innovations such as mobile banking allow for much greater access among a critical mass of consumers. This panel will explore trends and prospects for financial inclusion throughout the region, including questions around financial literacy, microfinance, and new solutions for consumers.

Speakers:

• Carlos Cornejo, Group Head, Products & Underserved Segments, MasterCard Latin America and Caribbean
• Serge Elkiner, Co-Founder and CEO, YellowPepper
• Celina Kawas, Head of Research, Women's World Banking
• Carlos Parra, Clinical Professor, FIU College of Business
• Jorge A. Ruiz, Managing Director, Business Development and Digital Banking Head, Citi Latin America (moderator)

For more information, contact Madeleine Johnson at mjohnson@as-coa.org or 305-779-4816.