IAFICO Annual Conference: Global Forum for Financial Consumers 2019 | Asian Development Bank Institute - ADBI | 18 August 2019 | Gadjah Mada University, Bulaksumur, Caturtunggal, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia

Financial inclusion continues to advance in Asia as a result of enabling government policies, financial sector activities, the development of new technologies and business models, and effective stakeholder coordination at a national level. Yet, the quality of financial access in the region in terms of product and service usage and range often remains inadequate, affected by challenges such as account dormancy, over-indebtedness, gender-based access barriers, low financial literacy among vulnerable people, and financing gaps for small businesses.