Safety in Numbers: The Importance of Financial Inclusion
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Safety in Numbers: The Importance of Financial Inclusion

Steve Odland sits down with Dan Houston to discuss financial inclusivity.

Billions around the globe now lack access to banks and other financial institutions—or underutilize and misuse them. In this episode, Steve Odland, President and CEO of The Conference Board, sits down with Dan Houston, Chairman, President, and CEO of Principal Financial Group, to discuss financial inclusivity. Tune in to find out:

  • Why is financial inclusion around the world important?
  • What is needed to drive financial inclusion?
  • What is the role of the government versus the private sector in alleviating financial insecurity?
  • Why is microlending important in developing countries?
  • What should people be doing to prepare for retirement?
Safety in Numbers: The Importance of Financial Inclusion

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Billions around the globe now lack access to banks and other financial institutions—or underutilize and misuse them. In this episode, Steve Odland, President and CEO of The Conference Board, sits down with Dan Houston, Chairman, President, and CEO of Principal Financial Group, to discuss financial inclusivity. Tune in to find out:

  • Why is financial inclusion around the world important?
  • What is needed to drive financial inclusion?
  • What is the role of the government versus the private sector in alleviating financial insecurity?
  • Why is microlending important in developing countries?
  • What should people be doing to prepare for retirement?

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