The man who was not only President of the United States, but before that was the general who played such a paramount role in liberating Europe from fascism, putting an end to the Second World War. Eisenhower was committed to freedom, racial equality and fighting poverty. He believed in equal opportunities for all.
It is well recognised that the financial inclusion of the lower echelons of society into the financial sector is a powerful contributory factor to poverty alleviation through, for example, the provision of microfinance. As the demand for consumer finance increased, a greater range of financial instruments are needed and the financial sector will need to adapt."