CFSI publishes a wide variety of papers, success stories and policy briefs throughout the year. These publications cover original research, overviews and assessments of outside projects, case studies of products and programs supported by CFSI, and other action-oriented, authoritative information that will drive productive change in the marketplace.

Our most recent publications are:

research papers (more)

One Size Does Not Fit All: A Comparison of Monthly Financial Services Spending

The Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) has conducted an investigation into the amounts that prepaid cardholders spend each month to conduct essential financial transactions, and compared that to the amounts that they would spend if they remained underbanked ...


A Tool for Getting by or Getting Ahead? Consumers’ Views on Prepaid Cards

Over the past decade, financial services companies have offered an increasing number of options to households who do not hold or regularly use conventional checking and savings accounts. Some options come from mainstream banks and companies, while others come ...


innovators showcase (more)

40 under 40: James Gutierrez

This article highlights the success that Progreso Financiero has had by tapping into the niche market serving the underbanked.  The company offers small loans to Hispanic families lacking credit scores and banking relationships.  Most of the company's business is ...


IPP Announces International Bill Pay for Customers in the USA to Pay Their Families' Bills in Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil and Jamaica
Published in PR Newswire on 05/19/2009.

IPP of American Inc., partners with CFSI investee, iSend, LLC, to provide International Pay Bill service to U.S. residents who want to pay phone and utility bills for family living in Mexico, Brazil, Jamaica, and Guatemala. This service is powered ...


public policy statements (more)

CFSI Comments on FDIC's Affordable Small Dollar Loan Guidelines

 


CFSI Comments on CRA Q&A

 


CFSI Underbanked Consumer Study (more)

Preferences and Usage of Financial Service Providers

The CFSI inBrief, “Preferences and Usage of Financial Services Providers,” takes a look at how consumer usage of financial services providers measures up to their preferences.


Prepaid Cards vs. Checking Accounts inBrief

The CFSI inBrief, "Prepaid Cards vs. Checking Accounts," offers a glimpse into the preferences of both unbanked and underbanked consumers towards prepaid cards and checking accounts.


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