What We Do  |  Networking

Transforming underbanked practice requires the collection and evaluation of meaningful customer and segment data, the development of innovative technologies and approaches, and broad acceptance and scale. Networking and cross-industry partnerships and relationships play a vital role in achieving these goals. CSFI uses a variety of methods to identify and nurture productive relationships among traditional and non-traditional financial services providers, established institutions and start-ups, and other relevant organizations.

CFSI's formal networking programs are our roundtables and Business Match. The Innovators and Responsible Credit Roundtables bring major players together to collaborate on transformative research, projects and strategic discussions. Business Match is our continuing series which brings providers and vendors together accelerate and enhance the decision-making process and implementation of products and services CFSI has identified as significant building blocks to profitable underbanked programs. CFSI's investment program also includes a networking component, by assisting promising companies in obtaining necessary funding by a variety of means in addition to CFSI's own direct investment.

CFSI also informally makes introductions and connects industry players who attend CFSI's presentations and events or otherwise engage with CFSI through its programs and communications channels. To learn more about CFSI's networking opportunities, contact Associate Directors Kimberly Gartner or Arjan Schutte.