Women's World Banking 313d ago

Crypto is redefining value. But what does this mean for people too often left behind by traditional finance—especially women? In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we sit down with Rebecca Carvatt, Partner at EY Financial Services Consulting. With nearly two decades of experience scaling digital banks and launching financial products globally, Rebecca offers an unflinching look at how crypto innovation can drive—or derail—inclusive growth. We dive into the opportunities and risks of emerging crypto tech by asking the hard questions: Who stands to gain? Who’s being overlooked? And how can we ensure crypto becomes a tool for empowerment, not exclusion? Whether you're a policymaker, fintech builder, or advocate for inclusive finance, this conversation at the intersection of technology and trust is not to be missed. Guest: Rebecca Carvatt, Partner, EY Becky is a partner in the EY Financial Services Consulting practice, focused on the transformational changes impacting the financial services industry – from data and automation to digital assets. She has over 19 years of experience working with many of the world’s leading financial and technology brands to drive finance transformations, launch new products and businesses, and scale global operations. Becky has spent her career at the intersection of finance, operations, technology and data. Becky also has significant international consulting experience. Based in Hong Kong from 2014 to 2020, she supported global clients with their growth strategies in the region and was deeply engaged in the innovation economy, from digital banks to crypto-native businesses. Becky earned her BBA/BS in Finance and Government from The College of William & Mary and her MaCC from Notre Dame. Host: Sonja Kelly, Global Head, Women’s World Banking Institute Sonja is the global lead for Women’s World Banking research and learning. Through research on the financial sector, policy trends, financial services providers, and end users, Sonja and her team advocate for women’s financial inclusion. Before joining Women’s World Banking, she advised the U.S. Department of State on strategy for U.S. Embassy engagement in digital finance around the world. She has served as the director of research at the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, has held consulting roles at the World Bank and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), and has worked in microfinance at Opportunity International. Sonja holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from American University where she researched financial inclusion policy and regulation. An EY-Parthenon and Coinbase survey uncovers institutional investor sentiment and planned adoption of digital assets. Read more here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/financial-services/growing-enthusiasm-and-adoption-of-digital-assets