Matthew Soursourian

Matthew Soursourian is a financial consumer protection specialist. Previously, he was a financial sector analyst at CGAP, where his work focused on regulation and supervision, consumer protection, and research on the impact of financial inclusion. Before joining CGAP, he worked for the Office of Financial Empowerment at the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, the International Finance Corporation in New Delhi, and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

By Matthew Soursourian

Blog

Benefits and Burdens of Digital Retail Payments

Payments providers in emerging markets could earn billions if more merchants start accepting digital payments. But what are the opportunities for poor customers?
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Can Emergency Cash Transfers Lead to Financial Inclusion?

From partnering with the right providers to removing policy constraints, there are several things development and humanitarian actors can do to forge a stronger link between humanitarian cash transfers and financial inclusion.
Research

The Role of Financial Services in Humanitarian Crises

While the nature and incidences of humanitarian crises vary significantly, they affect millions of people, particularly the most vulnerable. Based on a literature review, this paper shows how financial services can be an entry point to support FDPs.
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Market Facilitation: Unpacking New Evidence from Africa

Market facilitation has become a common approach to making financial markets work for the poor. This post kicks off a new series to explore how this approach can be used effectively.
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New Trends in Global Funding for Financial Inclusion

What direction is funding for financial inclusion headed? The results are in from the annual CGAP and MIX Cross-Border Funder Survey.