We should, therefore, take tough decisions to reverse these trends, with the aim of further increasing access to financial services. Our financial sector must become an important pillar of strength to our economy through financial inclusion. Every economic activity, geographical region and segment of society must have access to financial services to ensure a more balanced economic growth and development.
Director of Ceremonies, increasingly, world leaders have realised the importance of financial inclusion, as a critical ingredient for a stable economic growth and poverty reduction. 2  BIS Review 168/2010  Therefore, financial inclusion is one of the issues to feature prominently on the agenda of G20 Summit in Seoul this November.