COREMIF 2025: Regional Leaders Met in Guatemala to Discuss Remittances and Financial Inclusion

The COREMIF 2025 event brought together regional financial leaders for a full day of dialogue on remittances, microfinance, and inclusive finance. Organized by the Asociación Bancaria de Guatemala (ABG) and its educational brands, the congress reaffirmed its role as a key academic platform for strengthening financial development in the region.

A Hybrid Edition Connecting Regional Stakeholders

The XX Regional Congress on Remittances, Microfinance, and Financial Inclusion (COREMIF-2025) was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in a hybrid format. The in-person sessions took place at the El Dorado Hall of the Barceló Guatemala City Hotel, while virtual participants joined through Zoom, enabling real-time engagement in technical forums, discussions, and knowledge exchange.

Organizers highlighted that the global dynamics of remittances and the growing need to strengthen financial inclusion remained strategic priorities for supporting economic and social development. The congress continued to promote public-private collaboration, innovation, and broader access to affordable and sustainable financial services.

A Leading Regional Space for Knowledge and Collaboration

Over the years, COREMIF established itself as a leading regional platform for academic dialogue and experience-sharing on family remittances, microfinance, and financial inclusion.

The 2025 edition brought together:

• National and international experts
• Representatives from financial institutions
• Public and private organizations
• Cooperation agencies

Participants analyzed both challenges and opportunities within the evolving regional financial ecosystem.

Workshops and Specialized Forums Shaping Financial Inclusion

The 2025 program included workshops focused on:

• Digital financial inclusion to facilitate remittance channels
• Innovation and sustainable models in microfinance
• Digital transformation in payment systems

In addition, specialized forums explored the future of financial inclusion in Latin America and evaluated the role of banking agents as a tool for expanding access to financial services across the region.

A Continued Commitment to Regional Development

COREMIF 2025 reaffirmed the commitment of the banking and financial sector to education, financial inclusion, technological innovation, and sustainable economic development.
The event targeted entrepreneurs, executives, and staff from:

• Banks and financial institutions
• Cooperatives and microfinance organizations
• Remittance companies
• Government entities
• Universities and research centers

The 2025 edition of COREMIF reaffirmed its role as a leading regional platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in the financial sector. By bringing together institutions committed to strengthening remittances, microfinance, and inclusive access to financial services, the congress demonstrated how coordinated efforts and continuous innovation are essential to advancing sustainable development in Latin America.