Financial Inclusion
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NCR Atleos and Heart of England Co-operative Deepen Partnership to Boost Financial Inclusion
NCR Atleos and Heart of England Co-operative are expanding their partnership to boost financial inclusion. This collaboration will deploy advanced ATM technology and digital banking services, enhancing access to essential financial services, especially for underserved communities. The initiative aims to modernize self-service banking, offer more complex transactions, and ensure vital cash services remain available, fostering economic empowerment and community development.
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HSBC Pledges $4 Million to Boost Sustainable Job Growth and Support Urban Communities
.HSBC Bank USA is committing almost $4 million to eight nonprofits that provide job training for low‑ and moderate‑income adults and support clean‑air, water and urban‑resilience projects. Grant recipients include Feeding America, Public Housing Community Fund, Waterkeeper Alliance, GRID Alternatives, Virtual Enterprises, Girl Scouts of Greater New York, GreenPath Financial Wellness and Junior Achievement. The initiative aligns the bank’s ESG strategy with workforce development in green sectors, leveraging digital platforms to scale impact and strengthen community stability.
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Moto and NCR Atleos: Expanding Self-Service Cash Access Through Extended Collaboration
NCR Atleos has extended its partnership with Moto, a leading UK Motorway Service Area (MSA) operator, ensuring continued cash access for UK consumers via the NCR Atleos Cashzone Network. Moto utilizes this network across 45 locations, providing convenient access to cash. The agreement reinforces Moto’s commitment to customer choice and financial accessibility. NCR Atleos focuses on adapting its ATM network with advanced functionalities and data analytics to optimize placement and meet evolving consumer demands in a changing financial landscape.
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BRI Issues First IDR 5 Trillion Social Bond in Indonesia to Promote Inclusive, Sustainable Financing
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) launched its inaugural IDR 5 trillion Sustainable Social Bond, attracting IDR 6.57 trillion in subscriptions, and becoming the first Indonesian bank to issue such a bond. The offering, part of a larger IDR 20 trillion program, aims to support inclusive and sustainable financing. The bond received a Triple A rating and features varied tenors and interest rates. This move reinforces BRI’s commitment to ESG and sustainable financial practices.
