Catherine Fitzpatrick

Catherine Fitzpatrick, Founder of Flequity Ventures and creator of the Respect and Protect program, discusses the alarming issue of financial abuse, shedding light on how financial products can be misused for coercive control. She shares early warning signs, like micromanaging finances and draining joint accounts, as well as recommendations for banks to redesign products to better protect users. The importance of introducing explicit terms against financial abuse and engaging financial advisors in spotting these red flags is emphasized, along with the role of support networks.