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Dr. Agustín Carstens joins Visa Economic Empowerment Institute Advisory Council

Renowned economist with decades of leadership experience in central banking, finance, and payments will contribute vision and expertise to Visa’s global policy research group.


Visa Economic Empowerment Institute research + insights

Read more about the intersection between payments technology and economic empowerment.

Areas of focus

Visa Economic Empowerment Institute works with public sector officials, non-governmental organizations, and financial consortiums to address global issues affecting payments innovation.

Future of payments

We identify opportunities for public-private collaboration in support of an open and innovative payments landscape, allowing economies to thrive.

Future of commerce

We promote open digital and cross-border commerce, supporting economic opportunity for individuals, businesses, and governments.

Financial access

We provide insights on the role of payments technology in empowering individuals to take charge of their journey toward full financial inclusion.