Africa Fintech Network

The EIB Finance in Africa Report is out with contributions from our CEO, Patrick Saidu Conteh PhD, FCCA(UK), MBA, BSc(Hons). Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e6Ag3kHG Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) AfricaNenda Segun Aina Ali Hussein Kassim EMTECH Ripple Provenir Adrian Pillay Fintech Association Of Nigeria FINTECH.MZ - Mozambique Fintech Association Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) Dr. Amira Kaddour 🇹🇳 Josephine Olok Cenfri Chilekwa Banda Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Ph.D. , Kagisho Dichabe Reuben Mwatosya , Benazeer Saïdoo, Noha Shaker, Digital Finance Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe , DRC Fintech Association, Association Fintech Madagascar , Association For Digital Finance Practitioners - ADFP Zambia Association of Fintechs in Kenya , Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub Egyptian FinTech Association Tanzania Fintech Association (TAFINA) FITSPA Uganda , Fintech Association of Botswana , Wave Mobile Money Cedar-IBSi Capital & FinTech Lab AFRICA FINTECH FORUM , Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Digital Pilipinas , International Digital Economies Association iDEA

💥 Launch of the European Investment Bank Finance in Africa Report -please signup below and watch out for the piece on Fintech in Africa. Africa Fintech Network Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A)

💥💥 Countdown to Virtual Conference on combating digital payment fraud in West Africa- reminder to our members, partners & interested parties to signup below ! Africa Fintech Network is supporting AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation. Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) AfricaNenda Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI)Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) CGAP

🖥️ Join us virtually for Demo Day of the #DPFTechSprint to Combat Digital Payment Fraud in West Africa ▶ https://lnkd.in/e6DHaG7s The exciting day will feature team demonstrations and insightful speakers including Innocent Isichei, Jo Ann Barefoot, Shelley Anderson and more. Thanks to our TechSprint judges panel: 🔸Patrick Saidu Conteh PhD, FCCA(UK), MBA, BSc(Hons). 🔸Chiderah Claire Ikeokonkwo 🔸Gabriel Ruhan 🔸Lovelyn Okafor 🔸Ridwan Olalere 🔸Grace Mathebula, Chairperson With gratitude to our deliver partners and collaborators: Delivery Partners: NayaOne Tazama.org In Collaboration With: Africa Fintech Network Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) Consumers International Fintech Association Of Nigeria Innovations for Poverty Action Makerere University College of Computing & Information Science (MaK CoCIS) Paycode Regtech Africa The RegTech Association turntabl #westafrica #regtech #fintech #innovation #technology #event

💥💥💥 Countdown!! Reminder to all our members and partners in West Africa, to signup below for the upcoming Virtual Conference on Digital Payments Fraid in West Afrivca. Africa Fintech Network AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation Segun Aina Chilekwa Banda Alex SEA Ali Hussein Kassim Noha Shaker Martin Awagah 🇬🇭🌍 Seun FOLORUNSO, PMP Dr. Babatunde Oghenobruche Obrimah - FNIM, PMP Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Ph.D. Nelly Chatue-Diop Magalie Gauze-Sanga Leah Malla Rackovsky

You don't want to miss this virtual conference on Combating Digital Payment Fraud in West Africa. Register now to book your spot: https://lnkd.in/e9DyZpnE

I recently had the opportunity to share insights during my presentation at the AUCC Atlanta Data Science Seminar on "African Fintech: Unlocking and Shaping the Future through Cross-Border Collaboration." @Atlanta University Centre Consortium (AUCC) founded in 1929 include Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College and Morehouse School of Medicine. It was an enriching engagement with the African-American community, focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and growth in #Africa. During my talk, I highlighted the pivotal role #African #Fintech is playing in driving financial inclusion, innovation, and economic growth. With a young, tech-savvy population and widespread mobile adoption, the continent holds immense potential. Data science, in particular, is transforming the sector, enabling Fintech companies to rapidly analyze data, innovate, and scale through a customer-centric approach. This has led to the development of more personalized financial products that are expanding access to underserved populations. Looking ahead, Africa’s Fintech market—led by key players in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya—is expected to grow thirteen-fold to US$65 billion by 2030, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 32%. Data science will continue to shape decision-making, product development, risk management, and compliance within the sector. Moreover, partnerships between African Fintechs and the Black community in the U.S., through organizations like Opolo Global Innovation and Africa Fintech Network, hold transformative potential. These #collaborations not only foster innovation but also promote economic empowerment and talent development, highlighting the power of cross-border synergies in shaping the future of Fintech and financial inclusion. I would like other views on how data science can empower African Fintechs through cross-border collaborations to create more inclusive financial systems. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated African Development Bank Group African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) African Union Tabitha Washington African Unicorns Fintech Association Of Nigeria

Just a few minutes to go! You can still register now at https://shorturl.at/8k5vC Segun Aina, Chilekwa Banda, Ali Hussein Kassim, Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Ph.D., Patrick Saidu Conteh PhD, FCCA(UK), MBA, BSc(Hons)., Adebimpe Talabi arpa mcim Deji Ajani, Ph.D. Alex SEA, Kagisho Dichabe, Joëlle Sow, Reuben Mwatosya, Josephine Olok, Benazeer Saïdoo, Noha Shaker, Digital Finance Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe, DRC Fintech Association, Association Fintech Madagascar, Fintech Association Of Nigeria Association For Digital Finance Practitioners - ADFP Zambia, Association of Fintechs in Kenya, Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA), Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub, Egyptian FinTech Association, Tanzania Fintech Association (TAFINA), FITSPA Uganda, Fintech Association of Botswana, FINTECH.MZ - Mozambique Fintech Association, Alliance of Digital Finance and Fintech Associations Wave Mobile Money, Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A), Ripple, Cedar-IBSi Capital & FinTech Lab, Provenir, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Cenfri, Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), Digital Pilipinas, International Digital Economies Association iDEA AIR - Alliance for Innovative Regulation

Recently, we shared "The African Fintech Unicorn’s Journey: An Overview,' showcasing the remarkable strides African Fintechs are making in transforming the continent’s financial landscape. This shift significantly underscores the transformative impact of technology on traditional banking and payment systems, as innovative solutions redefine financial services across Africa. The overview also highlighted how the timeline to achieve unicorn status in the African fintech space has consistently shortened, illustrating the vibrancy and growth within this sector. With this momentum, we are excited to welcome Moniepoint Group into the ranks of African fintech unicorns—a prestigious status awarded to companies valued at $1 billion or more. So, the question remains: Are you the next fintech unicorn? Moniepoint Nigeria- Founded in 2015 by Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, and headquartered in Nigeria. Read about the African Fintech Unicorn’s Journey: An Overview - (https://lnkd.in/dd6e9-BH) Segun Aina, Chilekwa Banda, Ali Hussein Kassim, Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Ph.D., Patrick Saidu Conteh PhD, FCCA(UK), MBA, BSc(Hons)., Adebimpe Talabi arpa mcim Deji Ajani, Ph.D. Alex SEA, Kagisho Dichabe, Joëlle Sow, Reuben Mwatosya, Josephine Olok, Benazeer Saïdoo, Noha Shaker, Digital Finance Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe, DRC Fintech Association, Association Fintech Madagascar, Fintech Association Of Nigeria Association For Digital Finance Practitioners - ADFP Zambia, Association of Fintechs in Kenya, Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA), Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub, Egyptian FinTech Association, Tanzania Fintech Association (TAFINA), FITSPA Uganda, Fintech Association of Botswana, FINTECH.MZ - Mozambique Fintech Association, Alliance of Digital Finance and Fintech Associations Wave Mobile Money, Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A), Cedar-IBSi Capital & FinTech Lab, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Cenfri, Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), International Digital Economies Association iDEA

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