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Looking beyond tech to power inclusive growth

At the 2026 Global Inclusive Growth Forum, leaders argued for trust and connective tissue to turn innovation into access for small business and resilience for families.

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Financial health in the intelligence era

As AI reshapes how people earn, spend, save and borrow, it can advance financial health but also raises critical questions around trust, transparency, consumer protection and equitable outcomes. At Mastercard's Global Inclusive Growth Forum last week, a panel examined how AI is shaping financial behaviors and systems, identified where current approaches fall short, and explored how collaboration can ensure innovation drives resilience at scale. Read about the D.C. forum here and sign up for access to on-demand content here. 

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