Regulatory Sandboxes: Modernizing Digital Financial Regulation
With the support of Omidyar Network, the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program (FSP) conducted a comprehensive (and ongoing) analysis of the global RegLab landscape to identify and advance regulatory design lessons relevant to the FinTech policy debate here in the United States. We analyzed the legal and regulatory frameworks of proposed RegLabs around the world, and interviewed dozens of regulators, financial institutions, and innovators. Across countries and continents, we heard a familiar refrain: the urgent need for regulators, innovators, and industry to collaborate on the creation of a new digital financial architecture.
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Putting Resources in the Right Hands: How One Fellowship Is Supporting Financial Services Professionals on Native Reservations
Native CDFIs play a critical role in the financial security of local communities and Native reservations. To learn more, we interviewed the leaders of a financial services training fellowship for Native professionals.
A Persistent Challenge: How Financial Shocks Continue to Undermine Family Financial Security
Most households experience at least one financial shock in a given year, but there are few comprehensive solutions to help them. How can we solve this persistent challenge?
Five Forces of Change Shaping the Next Decade of Inclusive Finance
What will the U.S. financial system look like in 10 years? To find out, read our report on the first Aspen Leadership Forum on Inclusive Finance.
How the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion Can Improve Public Benefit Delivery
The Strategy outlines opportunities to improve benefits delivery, particularly through government provided or purchased financial products and services.
How the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion Can Strengthen Household Well-Being
The new National Strategy for Financial Inclusion offers opportunities to improve balance sheet outcomes for all Americans.
The Saver’s Match from SECURE 2.0: The Opportunity to Add Thousands of Dollars to Retirement Savings Accounts for People with Low Income
The Saver’s Match offers a way to add meaningful sums to retirement savings accounts of low income households.
5 Priorities to Enable Digital Identity in Financial Services
Priorities for a digital identity system that is secure, accessible, and inclusive for all individuals.
Aspen FSP Launches National Task Force for Fraud & Scam Prevention
This multi-sector task force will formalize a network of stakeholders committed to protecting consumers and restoring trust.
What Expanding Native American Representation in the Legal Field Can Teach Us About Building a More Diverse Financial Services Industry
This case study takes lessons from the legal field’s efforts to empower Native youth to learn how we can build a financial sector that better serves diverse communities.
