Wired Differently explores how fintech can help accelerate financial inclusion and well-being

Finance plays a role in most people’s lives – and now audiences can explore the world of finance in a multimedia format through Wired Differently: Innovation in Finance, the brand new series presented by Innovate Finance.

Launching today, this new series builds on the first series released in 2020. Since the first series was released, the world of finance has once again changed – weathering the lasting effects of the pandemic to the cost of living crisis – and we’re seeing finance again through a new lens. This series comes at a time when people are now, more than ever, seeking to understand what support is available to them and looking for answers to their financial concerns.

Wired Differently was produced for Innovate Finance by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the creative content arm of BBC Studios.

This series explores the incredible work being done by innovators globally to make finance truly accessible and to make financial well-being a standard for all. The films and articles go behind the curtain of the sometimes elusive world of finance, taking audiences through key topics such as inclusion, wellbeing and climate finance through the stories of the people around the world who are working to make a difference. The site also bakes financial literacy into the heart of the series, with an entire section dedicated to “jargon busting”.

Each film and article presented by a variety of businesses focuses on a different story—from the driver who was finally able to finance his own vehicle to the couple who unlocked their home’s trapped wealth in time for retirement—and explores a variety of financial technologies and solutions that implemented to support people and businesses at all stages of their journey.

This series gets close to people from a range of backgrounds – migrant workers, musicians, tech geniuses and retirees – and documents a range of unique financial journeys, reflecting the vast wealth of experiences drawn upon to create accessible solutions. From helping people participate in the workforce to giving businesses the tools to operate seamlessly, these stories paint a compelling picture of an industry striving for equality, and the future.

Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance said: “One of our key missions at Innovate Finance is to support the growth and safe deployment of financial innovation, which has the power to improve people’s lives. Adoption of FinTech is on the rise globally and we are delighted to be working with BBC Storyworks for other time to bring the story of how FinTechs support financial inclusion and well-being to life.

“FinTech products and services are transforming the financial freedom and opportunity of thousands of people around the world, and we hope this series introduces the power of this technology to even more people looking to improve their financial well-being.”

Fintechs from the UK and beyond have taken part in the series and some have commented on their involvement in Wired Differently:

“Technology can do all the heavy lifting for consumers when it comes to managing their money. It can empower, inform and motivate us all to make better decisions about our money, while taking the hassle out of it and minimizing the time it takes to it. At Moneyhub, our mission has always been to help consumers feel better and businesses to be more in tune with their customers through the power of Open Banking, Open Finance and ultimately Open Data. Innovate Finance’s Wired Differently series puts consumer and technology at the center of the campaign, and this has made them the perfect organization for us to partner with.

“At a time when we are all feeling the pressure, finding ways to ease the financial burden is what our technology is doing. We are thrilled to take part in this series and highlight the benefits for both consumers and the businesses they use every day.” – Ingrid Anusic, Marketing Director, Personal Finance Tech at Moneyhub

“We really look forward to highlighting the importance of providing digital banking access to the underbanked and underserved population to drive global financial inclusion and positive well-being for not only the immediate user, but also for their families in another country. We are among the great companies in the series, and we look forward to seeing the stories that drive awareness of social mobilization through FinTech for good.” – Noel Connolly, CEO of NOW Money

“Through this partnership, we aim to raise awareness and understanding of the daily challenges that many people in Latin America face due to the lack of access to financial services, especially when it comes to receiving remittances and the need for a solution that provides individuals and families a real option to receive remittances and begin their financial journey. Together with the film, our partnership will enable us to engage with a wider audience and provide valuable insights on financial education and inclusion. At Paysend, we are committed to have a positive impact on people’s lives and we are excited about the opportunities this film produced for us by BBC Storyworks will bring.” – Jairo Riveros, CEO, Paysend

“Remittances play a critical role in the financial well-being of many families and communities, and at Paysend we are committed to making cross-border money transfers fast, affordable and accessible. We are proud to team up with BBC Storyworks on this initiative, and the films that form part of it are a great platform for us to showcase our commitment to financial inclusion and education. Through this collaboration, we hope to inspire and empower more people to achieve their financial goals and ambitions.” – Rupert Bedell, CMO, Paysend

“Participating in this series, which hinges on financial well-being and inclusion, is emblematic of WorldRemit’s mission to unlock financial prosperity for users. Founded by a first-generation migrant for migrants, WorldRemit lowers the barriers to the movement of money between cross-border communities. By highlighting the individual stories behind each remittance sent, ‘Wired Differently’ is set to highlight fintech’s invaluable role in keeping families connected – not to mention the significant impact remittances have on strengthening local economies, individual wellbeing and prosperity. » – Patrick Stal, Head of Marketing at WorldRemit

“We are proud to partner with Innovate Finance to shine a spotlight on how retirement savings can be a force for good in the world, as well as helping people secure a great financial future. It’s easy to overlook the power of your pension – people want a pension that gives them the financial means to provide them with the pension they want, but they also want their pensions to have a positive impact on the issues they care about, because example to cope with climate change.

“Imagine the change £3 trillion invested in UK pensions could make to the world if those investments were more sustainable! Cushon is leading the industry in transforming the environmental impact of pensions – this series will showcase what we are doing to enable pension savers to make a real difference to the planet while saving for the future.” – Cushon

“We expect thousands of the world’s banks to move to the cloud over the next few years, and it will be very difficult for those that don’t. We engaged BBC StoryWorks to help us tell this story: how a modern core today is essential to building tomorrow’s financial services industry, encompassing retail and commercial banking, financial inclusion and sustainable finance, all while delivering tangible benefits for banks and their customers. .” – Paul Taylor, CEO, Thought Machine

Wired Differently is available for one year on the series’ hub site, www.wireddifferentlyseries.com from April 17, 2023