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Dive into the latest insights 👉 https://wix.to/LIxJdwA 💼 Ivory Coast’s finance sector is evolving rapidly, becoming a key driver of economic growth and investment. From banking to fintech, the opportunities are expanding! #FinanceGrowth #IvoryCoastEconomy #FintechInnovation #InvestmentOpportunities #EconomicDevelopment #AfricaRising #BankingIndustry

If you happen to be in Cape Town tomorrow, do come and explore the opportunities of increased cross-border fintech collaboration, and innovative strategies, to overcome challenges in the digital financial services landscape

The introduction of digital technologies is significantly changing the African financial services landscape. The opportunities for the Fintech sector in #Africa are abundant, with the market projected to reach a value of $65 billion by 2030. Historically, traditional banks struggle to overcome high operating costs and complex infrastructure issues, while fintechs consistently face challenges with regulation & compliance across the continent.   Increased collaboration between fintechs and banks will drive innovation in the African financial services sector, enabling inclusive growth across the continent. In partnership with Webber Wentzel, join us in Cape Town on 21 May as Christoff Pienaar, Partner at Webber Wentzel, Abu Baker Mehtar (CAMS) (CGSS), Senior Customer Success Manager at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), Kitso Lemo, Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Mark O'Sullivan, Founder & CEO of IPT Africa and Sheila Valverde Bartens, Strategic Partnerships Channel Lead, Africa at JUMO, explore the opportunities of increased cross-border fintech collaboration, and innovative strategies to overcome challenges in the digital financial services landscape.   Secure your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/d9YScjXC #Fintech #DigitalFinance #Trade #Investment

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Redefining success: A new playbook for African fintech leaders: As African fintechs evolve, businesses and investors are shifting their focus from a growth-at-all-costs approach to investing in sustainable paths to success. http://dlvr.it/TGhbNn #InsightsonFinancialServices #FinancialServices #Africa

Every year the European Investment Bank (EIB) Economics department publishes a report on recent developments of the African financial sector . They do this through a survey conducted with over 50 African banks as well as in-house research and contributions from market experts and other international finance institutions. This year's report focuses on Africa's digital transformation and climate transition. Topics range from financial market conditions to banking sector trends & performance as well as the evolution of digital financial services and climate finance available for investments across sub-Saharan Africa. Marchitto Barbara Colin Bermingham CPA Moses Nyangu, PhD Ricardo Santos - our partners Arthur Minsat Elisa Saint Martin of OECD - OCDE and Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) Africa Fintech Network

In South Africa's tough economic climate, the instinct for financial institutions may lean towards survival mode, where the priority and focus is on retaining and growing market share. Fintechs need to remember that embracing purpose-driven banking isn't just an option during challenging market conditions, it should form the core of it’s values and purpose. Rory Bosman, our Executive for Sales and Marketing, shares his thoughts on how meaningful financial inclusion can be the key to unlocking sustainable growth for Fintechs and financial institutions in South Africa. Read the full article on Payments Afrika: https://lnkd.in/en8-DUvH #Ecentric #FinancialInclusion #Fintech #SouthAfrica #Sustainability #EconomicGrowth

Africa-made fintech solutions are driving financial inclusion for the 66% of sub-Saharan Africans without access to formal financial services. HealthCap Africa has invested in 6 game-changing fintechs making a real impact. See our impact in Africa here ➡️http://rebrand.ly/hcimr . #financialinclusion #finance #impactinvesting #fintech

We are delighted to join hands with SME Finance Forum, managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation), World Bank Group as the member of their global membership network. SME Finance Forum is a global network of banks, fintech, and development banks working together to accelerate finance for small businesses. The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 300+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. The members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation. This global network will enhance WeGro's mission-driven approach, developing a sustainable impact in the agri-fintech sector Discover More: https://cutt.ly/6eA5ad7U #SMEfinance #AccessToFinance #Bangladesh #Fintech #AgriFinance #EmpoweringFarmers #AgritechForBangladesh #PositiveImpact #FarmersFirst

Fintech transforms African financial services, but high funding costs hinder climate and digital transitions. The latest edition of our annual 'Finance in Arica' report examines Africa’s banking system, financial markets, digitalisation/fintech and climate finance.   Key takeaways 👇 🔵 The number of fintech companies in Africa almost tripled in 2024 compared with 2020 🔵 Banks report better loan performance among women-led firms, with more lenders planning gender strategy 🔵 African financial conditions ease, but funding costs are obstacle 🔵 One-third of African banks report lack of capital and cost or availability of funding as problem.     #FinanceInAfrica #Africa #Fintech