The Central Bank of Ecuador reported on a speech by Gustavo Camacho, President of the Financial and Monetary Policy and Regulation Board, at Congress+Inclusión 2026 in Quito, outlining how regulatory measures and education programmes are being used to reduce financial inclusion gaps. He framed financial education as the bridge between access to financial services and their effective, sustained use to improve long-term wellbeing. The presentation highlighted a financial user protection standard focused on measuring indicators and promoting transparency of information, and a common standard for financial education programmes intended to harmonise methodologies and inclusion strategies overseen by the Board. It also pointed to the Central Bank’s “Economía Tricolor” portal, designed to explain financial concepts in accessible language, and the “Banco Central Cerca de Ti” outreach visits, including training on identifying counterfeit banknotes and coins. As context, Camacho cited Global Findex 2025 data showing account ownership in Ecuador rising from 64% in 2021 to 65% in 2025. The update positioned Congress+Inclusión 2026 as a forum for technical dialogue linking regulation, data and regional perspectives, with the Board and the Central Bank signalling continued work on a monetary and financial education agenda.
Central Bank of Ecuador 2026-03-05
Central Bank of Ecuador spotlights financial education tools and inclusion measures at Congress+Inclusión 2026
The Central Bank of Ecuador reported on Gustavo Camacho's speech at Congress+Inclusión 2026, emphasizing regulatory measures and education to bridge financial inclusion gaps. Key initiatives include a financial user protection standard, a common standard for financial education programmes, and the "Economía Tricolor" portal for accessible financial concepts. The event highlighted efforts to link regulation, data, and regional perspectives in monetary and financial education.