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Providing high quality capacity building programs for financial supervisors and regulators to build more stable and inclusive financial systems. Toronto Centre is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes financial stability and access to financial services globally, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries. www.torontocentre.org What financial supervisors and regulators do every day has a ripple effect that cascades across government, NGOs, and the private sector impacting developing economies and those living in them. Toronto Centres podcast series will feature simulating panel sessions and interviews on timely topics such as, financial crisis, financial stability, climate change, gender equality, financial inclusion, fintech and much more.
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Ep. 171: The Global Findex 2025
Episode 171
Monday, 1 December, 2025

On July 16, 2025, The World Bank Group released The Global Findex 2025. It is a comprehensive database on how adults save, borrow, make payments, and manage risk. This edition introduces the Global Findex Digital Connectivity Tracker, which illustrates how mobile phones and internet access are advancing financial inclusion.In this podcast, the speakers explore the highlights of the report, including:Mobile phone ownership, internet use, digital activities, and digital safetyThe growth in financial account ownership across developing economiesOpportunities for regulators to increase capital flows within economiesThe importance of savings and earning interestSpeaker: Leora Klapper, Lead Economist, Development Research Group, The World BankHost: Mamta Suri, Program Director, Toronto CentreRead the transcript here. Read their biographies here.Read the 2025 Global Findex here.