2013 Financially Underserved Market Size
This report reveals that American consumers spent $103 billion in fees and interest revenue in 2013, generated from a volume of $1.3 trillion in financial activity.
Compass Principles – Guiding Excellence in Financial Services
The Compass Principles are guidelines for the U.S. financial services industry. They affirm standards of excellence in the design and delivery of basic tools that people use to manage their daily financial lives.
Design Matters – Learning from Consumers Experiences with Small-Dollar Loans
Reliable access to high-quality small-dollar credit (SDC) is vital to the financial success of millions of U.S consumers.
Investing in the American Dream
How financial institutions can build long-term relationships with immigrants before and after immigration reform.
Beyond Check-Cashing
Despite their gradual decline in use, checks remain prevalent, accounting for 33% of non-cash payments in the United States by face value.
Prepaid Industry Scorecard: Assessing Quality in the Prepaid Industry with the Financial Health Network’s Compass Principles
Over the past decade, millions of American households have turned to prepaid cards to spend, save, and manage their money.
Know Your Borrower – The Four Need Cases of Small-Dollar Credit Consumers
An increasing number of Americans are turning to nontraditional credit sources for quick access to cash.
Financially Underserved Market Size Study 2012
The United States financially underserved market generated $89 billion in fees and interest in 2012, representing growth of 8% from $82 billion in 2011.
Fresh Ideas for an Emerging Market: Highlights from the 8th Annual Underbanked Forum
As developing technology and new regulations continue to spark competition and transform the marketplace, deep consumer knowledge remains the key to success for businesses across the sector.
Investment Activity in Fintech for the Financially Underserved
This report examines the significant volume of recent investment activity in the FinTech market for financially underserved consumers. This consumer finance segment is a dynamic and growing space.
Annual Report 2012
For eight years, the Financial Health Network has championed innovative strategies for meeting the needs of underbanked consumers
Financial Technology Trends in the Underbanked Market
The emerging industry of technology startups providing financial services, known as FinTech, has typically targeted a relatively affluent customer base.