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To drive maximum progress on making wealth possible for all, Commonwealth complements our innovation and partnerships by shaping relevant public and private conversations in the media. Amplifying our work in national, mainstream, and trade outlets is critical to informing and inspiring business, fintech, and policy leaders to act, and ultimately to achieving our vision of systemic change. Browse our latest articles here.
The Green Finance Podcast Ep. 2: The S in ESG and the role of inclusive product design
Commonwealth’s Timothy Flacke joined Iulia Ciutina of Tearsheet to discuss the social factors behind sustainable investing, and how we can increase equity and inclusion in fintech by using clever product design.
Fueling Economic Growth in Black and Latina Communities: digitalundivided’s Mission to Create an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Future
Efforts to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for female Black and Latina founders cites Commonwealth’s Framework for Inclusive Investing.
Can Emergency Savings Support the Retirement System?
Commonwealth’s Brian Gilmore co-authored a piece outlining new tools to save for emergencies might impact and safeguard retirement savings.
Senators to Propose Retirement Bill Tackling Emergency Savings
A bill addressing the short-term security of workers by providing the option for employers to offer workers retirement-linked emergency savings accounts is currently under consideration in the Senate. A report from Commonwealth and DCIIA provides guidance on well-designed emergency savings…
Milliman Partners with SecureSave on Emergency Savings
Emergency savings programs linked to retirement are gaining momentum in the workplace, and research from DCIIA and Commonwealth gives insight into the progress the retirement industry has made on developing and implementing emergency savings solutions.
New Research Indicates Digital Wallet Uptake Could Have a High Impact on Financial Security for Underserved Consumers
A new Commonwealth study is uncovering the potential of digital wallets and payment apps to provide savings opportunities for consumers living on low to moderate incomes.
Lower-income app users seek savings options
Commonwealth’s Charvi Gandotra shares new findings around the savings opportunity that digital payment apps and mobile wallets present.
“The Social Component of ESG” with Nick Maynard
Commonwealth SVP Nick Maynard shared insights into how metrics and analysis of the “S” in ESG must be updated to fully capture workers’ financial status in this interview with Matej Susec.
Prize-linked savings proves to be engaging savings mechanism for underserved bank customers
Commonwealth’s Timothy Flacke shared insights into a prize-linked savings program that Commonwealth conducted alongside Truist as part of BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative, along with best practices for emergency savings interventions.
The Triple Win of Inclusive Design for Fintech
Commonwealth SVP Melissa Gopnik shares how inclusive product design is a trip win: for fintech and financial services providers, for consumers and for society.
DCIIA Urging US Government to Develop Emergency Savings Plans
An emergency savings strategy for employees should reflect several key principles such as automatic enrollment in workplace emergency savings plans that are separate from retirement, according to a report from DCIIA and Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Launches Inclusive Product Design Resource Center for Fintech and Financial Services
Commonwealth launched an inclusive product design resource to provide actionable insights and research that address barriers to developing financial products that serve the needs, wants and aspirations of people living on low and moderate incomes.