UNSGSA Queen Máxima was in London, UK, 3–4 December 2024 for a series of events and stakeholder meetings that focused on advocating for financial health as a critical driver of inclusive and sustainable growth.
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UNSGSA Queen Máxima Attends SparkOptimus Women’s Leadership Circle in Amsterdam
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of The Netherlands spoke on the theme of financial health at the SparkOptimus Financial Services 2030 Women’s Leadership Circle in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on Tuesday evening, 12 November 2024. Read more
UNSGSA Queen Máxima Attends Singapore FinTech Festival
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended the Singapore FinTech Festival on 6 and 7 November, in her role as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA). The festival was held from 6–8 November at the Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition… Read more
UNSGSA Queen Máxima Holds Fireside Chat on Financial Health at IIEB Event
UNSGSA Queen Máxima participates in a fireside chat with ABN AMRO CEO Robert Swaak on 10 October 2024 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health,… Read more
UNSGSA Queen Máxima Attends G20 GPFI Forum in Brazil
UNSGSA Queen Máxima is pictured speaking at a G20 GFPI forum on 27 September 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo credit: Banco Central do Brasil
H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial… Read more
New UNSGSA Working Group Policy Note a Call to Action to Reach the Last Mile
Cover of the UNSGSA Foundational Building Blocks Working Group policy note.
A new policy note examines the key elements, or foundational building blocks, that should be in place to reach the world’s remaining 1.5 billion unbanked. Read more
UN Event Marks 15 Years of Financial Inclusion and New Financial Health Mandate for the UNSGSA
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA) on Wednesday, 25 September. This marks the end of her role as the Special Advocate for Inclusive… Read more
2024 Annual Report of the UNSGSA Charts 15 Years of Impact
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 milestones and impact of financial inclusion since she was first appointed the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive… Read more
Queen Máxima Appointed UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was appointed today by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA) at UN Headquarters in New York City. This marks the end of her position as the Special… Read more
UNSGSA Queen Máxima to Attend 79th UN General Assembly and Mark 15 Years as Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will be in New York from 22–25 September for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and to attend a special event marking her fifteenth year as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA). Read more
Special UNSGSA Event: Inclusive Finance for Development – 15 Years of Impact
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), will host a special 15-year anniversary event during the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, 25 September, from 1:15–2:30 pm EST. Read more
Paolo Galli Appointed as the Interim Director of UNSGSA Office
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is pleased to welcome Mr. Paolo Galli as the Interim Director of the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA). Read more
UNSGSA Queen Máxima Ends Financial Inclusion Visit to the Philippines with a Call to Focus on Increasing Financial Health
The successful mission to the Philippines—Queen Máxima’s second visit as the UNSGSA, with the previous in 2015—focused on strengthening the foundational pillars of financial inclusion, including connectivity, cybersecurity, and digitization, alongside enhancing financial health and resilience… Read more
