ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Financial inclusion is about more than having access to a bank account.
As banking becomes increasingly digital, how can financial institutions ensure people have the knowledge, tools and confidence to manage their money effectively?
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, is joined by Soren Rode Jain Andreasen, Head of Daily Banking & Channels at Nordea, for a conversation recorded ahead of FinTech Connect 2026.
Soren shares how Nordea is approaching financial inclusion through financial literacy, digital banking innovation and partnerships with FinTech companies. He explains how open banking has evolved from a regulatory requirement into an opportunity to improve financial wellbeing, helping customers better understand their spending, manage subscriptions and make informed financial decisions.
The conversation also explores the importance of financial education for younger generations, particularly in increasingly cashless societies. Soren discusses Nordea's financial literacy initiatives, which have reached more than one million children and young people since 2016, and why banks, schools and parents all have a responsibility to help develop practical money management skills.
Beyond financial education, Nadia and Soren discuss sustainable banking products, the relationship between financial health and environmental responsibility, and the growing importance of European financial sovereignty and resilient payment infrastructure.
Throughout the episode, Soren emphasises the value of collaboration between banks, FinTechs and wider society in removing barriers and making financial services more inclusive.
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