The panel "HOW CAN THE FINTECH REVOLUTION BRIDGE THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION GAP?" took place at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh on October 28, 2024, at the FII New Africa Summit #FII8
The rise of fintech solutions in Africa is revolutionizing the financial sector by enhancing financial inclusion through digital banking and mobile payment systems. However, African fintech companies were only able to raise US $43 million in funding during the first three months of 2024, a dramatic 88% reduction compared to the same period last year, according to Fintech Global. What are the opportunities for foreign investors eyeing the growing need for innovative financial solutions in a market with high demand and can growth be sustainable over the long-term?
SPEAKERS:
Ken Costa, Chairman, Helios Fairfax Partners & Author, The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer
Ashish J. Thakkar, Group CEO, Y9
Andrew Torre, Regional President, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, & Africa (CEMEA), Visa
MODERATOR:
H.E. Sam Gyimah, Founder, SG& Capital Partners; Board Director, Goldman Sachs Int. , Former UK Government Minister and Member of Parliament for East Surrey
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