Women fund the household. But the financial system rarely funds them.‼️

Across emerging and developed markets, women are increasingly acting as primary earners, supporting households and running small businesses.

Yet despite generating income and financing family needs, many remain excluded from formal financial systems due to collateral requirements, limited asset ownership, and gaps in traditional credit histories.

The result is a paradox: women power local economies but lack access to the capital needed to grow businesses and build long-term wealth.

In this week’s StayWired, we examine the barriers behind the global gender finance gap and what needs to change.