UK enters top ten rankings of most inclusive financial markets

Global Financial Inclusion index

Cristian Angeloni
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The UK has improved its financial inclusivity ranking, coming in seventh out of 42, according to the 2023 Global Financial Inclusion index.

It has climbed seven places year-on-year, driven by a greater push from the financial system and the UK Government in promoting financial inclusion. eToro: Recession becomes top concern for UK retail investors The index is created every year by Principal Financial Group and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), and bases its market rankings on the support provided by employers, the government and the financial system. Overall, the index found financial inclusivity has improved globally over the last 12 months, with the largest advancements in Latin America, Southea...

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