Despite driving 80% of employment in Sub-Saharan Africa, most MSMEs struggle to access formal credit—hindering their growth, innovation, and ability to create jobs. Read more to explore how unlocking finance can change this.

SIBE Project Completion Report

The report outlines the research methodology (desktop and empirical tools), data collection from Aug 2022–May 2023, and key outcomes identified under specific development themes.

FinMark Trust: Twentieth anniversary digital journal

Twenty years ago, when FinMark Trust was established, we took the dream of making financial markets work for the poor and turned it into reality. Join us as we reflect on this journey, with key milestones highlighted in our digital journal.

FinScope consumer surveys offer insights into people's financial needs, preferences, and behaviour. It does not attempt to replicate the work of censuses or other annual surveys.

The Great Reset has happened. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the inflection point with systemic effects that affect how people live their lives

The health implications of COVID-19 go beyond the threat it poses itself as an illness.

Inequality in middle income countries

This presentation is on inequality in middle income countries: A financial inclusion lens using FinScope.

FinScope data analysis has revealed many insights on gender.

Financial Inclusion in SADC

The financial inclusion indicators are constructed from 14 SADC countries using findings of the FinScope Consumer surveys.

FinMark Trust shared insights at the G20 Remittances Conference on making cross-border payments in the SADC region faster, cheaper, and more inclusive.

South Africa to the rest of SADC Remittances Market Assessment 2024

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of South Africa–SADC remittance markets, exploring pricing, regulation, technology, and market dynamics to identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and promote financial inclusion.

At a G20 Finance Track side event co-hosted by the South African Reserve Bank and BIS’s CPMI, Our CEO, Brendan Pearce, shared insights on regional remittances and improving cross-border payments.

Gender champions and allies are reshaping finance to empower women. Explore how FinMark Trust drives change and how you can support gender equity in financial systems.

This workshop spotlighted the critical role of gender-disaggregated data in shaping effective financial inclusion strategies. Without this data, women's financial realities remain invisible, leading to policies and products that miss the mark.

2024 Annual Report

Our 2024 Annual Report highlights our commitment to driving meaningful change beyond traditional financial inclusion. With a focus on real impact, we are working towards building a more inclusive financial system that empowers and uplifts our region.

GDD Gap Assessment Report

The report assesses gender data gaps in SADC, reviewing supply-side data from FSPs and demand-side surveys, with recommendations to improve GDD for women’s financial inclusion and empowerment.

SIBE Business Development Support Report

The report recommends an integrated approach to BDS in SADC, highlighting financial inclusion efforts and summarising global best practices for SME financial access.

2024 SADC Financial Inclusion Forum Report

The 2024 SADC Financial Inclusion Forum featured discussions on digital payments, regulatory frameworks, and innovation, promoting collaboration to enhance financial inclusion and regional investment opportunities.