Introduction to Responsible and Inclusive Finance

Cerise+SPTF are pleased to offer a full-day introductory training on responsible and inclusive finance. This training will begin with a discussion of how responsible and inclusive management practices by financial service providers (FSPs) contribute to improved financial performance, whereas failure to protect customers and the environment from harm threatens sustainability. The training will then introduce the Universal Standards for Social and Environmental Performance Management ("Universal Standards"), which is a comprehensive set of management practices for FSPs to implement in order to mitigate customer protection risks and offer products that create benefits for customers. The training will also introduce the SPI social audit tool and resource center, which help FSPs to assess their current level of practice and learn how to address their weaknesses. Additionally, the training will provide an overview of the latest developments in Cerise+SPTF's work related to client protection, outcomes, and responsible digital financial services.