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Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was appointed today by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as the United Nations Secretary-General’s…
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This special fifteenth anniversary edition of the UNSGSA Annual Report showcases the work of UNSGSA Queen Máxima over the past 12 months and charts the…
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A growing number of countries are embarking on the journey of implementing open finance frameworks, which have the potential to increase innovation, enhance…
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Key Considerations for Open Finance
H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA)
As Special Advocate, Queen Máxima is a leading global voice for the development of financial services, products, and policies that have financial health as the main goal. Through strategic and sustained advocacy, the UNSGSA encourages cooperation and commitment from political leaders, regulators, global standard-setting bodies, civil society, the private sector, and, most importantly, financially underserved groups, to build a more secure and resilient future.
Financial Health
Financial health means having the right financial tools to manage day-to-day expenses, build resilience to financial shocks, and invest in the future. When these financial tools — like savings, insurance, payments, credit, and more — are designed with financial health and the needs of customers in mind, they can foster a more inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem that supports financial stability, resilience, and long-term prosperity for everyone.