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A hot topic over the last few years #embeddedfinace is building momentum globally. Mingzulu are actively working with a number of organisations making waves in this exciting space and we've been watching the market closely during 2022-24. To support the community we recently teamed up with our Pioneers & research partner findexable to dig deeper into whats "really" happening on the ground across the Middle East & North Africa region. Headlines From Our Analysis: 🤙 Talk of the town: Embedded finance is big, critical for scaling digital ecosystems, and growing fast. The regional market for embedded finance is already valued at $10 billion. What's more it's expected to grow by 45% to 2030 (at rate that's more than 2x faster than the rest of the world). 💡 Look further for inspiration! The easy wins of fintech's first wave across MENA are behind us. That's not to say there aren't big opportunities out there, just that the next generation of MENA scale players will forensically understand how finance and data solve real world problems. For inspiration look to Africa's booming cohort of digitally-native firms where finance is simply a feature, not the sole function. 🔢 Embedded finance ain't binary (but it does have a formula): In the early stages successful scaling players understand intuitively how to combine real-world physical relationships (to forge partnerships, build traction) with excellence in tech execution + robust, reliable data governance. In growth markets where data is patchy and has to be assembled 'in-house' the challenge is even greater - as are the rewards for the firms that 'get it'. Building the right team that understands this is essential. Great to collaborate with Simon Hardie & the findexable team on this exercise - do reach out if you'd like to discuss more & engage on the topic. #Openfinance #Fintech #BaaS #Middleeast Fintech Tuesdays Arjun Vir Singh Chafic Idriss Mehdi El Amine Fichtali Mirna Sleiman Milon Veasey Michael Ryberg Hartmann Ben Lloyd Alvaro Rojo Sunil Varhadkar Elie Nasr More info. & report download is available via the blog: https://lnkd.in/dH9vjXps

Our recent report explores the last decade in Africa's finance sector; and how finteh-related startups are driving growth in the sector beyond the traditional boundaries that previously defined the financial sector. This report has a close look at the exciting changes, celebrating the progress, recognizing ongoing challenges, and finding ways to take advantage of opportunities in the financial services sector in Africa. Download this strategic guide, revealing innovative opportunities to help your brand win. Download now: https://lnkd.in/dr669dVg #AfricanFinance #FintechTrends #PierrineReport

How are we building things differently? During a talk at the first-ever Echelon Philippines event, Salmon Co-founder @Pavel Fedorov talked about how Salmon started building differently from other fintech companies in the region, highlighting that unlike other fintech companies, Salmon decided to focus on credit. "The opportunity is bringing easy, transparent credit to underbanked Filipinos," shared Fedorov. "There's a 22-23 billion dollar market for credit, and we see credit as a way to help Filipinos fulfill their dreams." What will it take for Salmon to succeed in the Philippines? Pavel narrowed it down to three key things: continuing efforts to ensure financial inclusion (including creating an environment where competition can continue to thrive), financial education and literacy (introducing basic concepts, which we do through our Salmon Pera Serye series on TikTok), and meeting the requirements as regulation evolves.

The #MENA #embedded #finance ecosystem is building fast. Check out our latest collab with Mingzulu with this primer on the region's scaling marketplace - including the leading players and insight on how a growing cohort of non-financial firms across the region are getting to grips with the potential to offer blended digital and financial services. #embedded #finance is eating the world.... Grant Niven Fintech Saudi | فنتك السعودية Michael Clark Emma Niven Michael Ryberg Hartmann

As the world continues to shrink and digital innovation accelerates, the subscription service model is poised to thrive in emerging markets. Here’s how subscriptions will be a key player in South Africa’s future: https://shorturl.at/uvxYi #Rentoza #RentozaIt #subscriptions #subscriptionmodel #digitalinnovation

A hot topic over the last few years - #embeddedfinace is building momentum globally. Mingzulu are actively working with a number of organisations making waves in this exciting space and we've been watching the market closely during 2022-24. To support our community we recently teamed up with our Pioneers & research partner findexable to dig deeper into whats "really" happening on the ground across the Middle East & North Africa region. We are all about sharing in Mingzulu to support the Future of Financial Services adoption - so read on for more insight on where we see the industry moving! Headlines From Our Analysis: 🗣️ Talk of the town: Embedded finance is big, critical for scaling digital ecosystems, and growing fast. The regional market for embedded finance is already valued at $10 billion. What's more it's expected to grow by 45% to 2030 (at  rate that's more than 2x faster than the rest of the world). 💡 Look further for inspiration! The easy wins of fintech's first wave across MENA are behind us. That's not to say there aren't big opportunities out there, just that the next generation of MENA scale players will forensically understand how finance and data solve real world problems. For inspiration look to Africa's booming cohort of digitally-native firms where finance is simply a feature, not the sole function. 👾 Embedded finance ain't binary (but it does have a formula): In the early stages successful scaling players understand intuitively how to combine real-world physical relationships (to forge partnerships, build traction) with excellence in tech execution + robust, reliable data governance. In growth markets where data is patchy and has to be assembled 'in-house' the challenge is even greater - as are the rewards for the firms that 'get it'. Building the right team that understands this is essential. #Openfinance #Fintech #BaaS #Middleeast ℹ️ More info. also available via the blog on www.mingzulu.com - see comments for link. Happy reading - do reach out to us if you'd like to know more. Thanks in particular to Simon Hardie and the findexable team for their support on this - great work! Emma Niven Mark Diamond Michael O'Loughlin ☘️ Mike Clark, MBA Fintech Tuesdays Nikoletta Kovacs Dr. Hussain (. Bill Ashlock Nosaibah Alrajhi, MBA Sofia El Boury Mauro Romano Gert Demmink Grant Niven

Excited to be speaking at the Financial Markets Conference on August 22, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Center! I'll be joining an incredible panel of experts to discuss "Fintech Revolution: Driving Financial Inclusion and Market Accessibility." It's an honor to be part of this conversation, especially as we delve into how fintech innovations can create more inclusive financial systems and open up markets to underserved populations. Looking forward to exchanging insights with fellow panelists and engaging with the audience on these crucial topics. See you there! #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #MarketAccessibility #DigitalTransformation #ACI #FinancialMarkets

In this guest column on Daily news dated 18th June , I explored the rapid growth and transformative impact of fintech in Tanzania, highlighting notable innovations like mobile money solutions and apps for procurement and financing. Despite significant advancements, the sector still faces challenges such as shared infrastructure and high transaction costs. Discover how government initiatives and strategic efforts are paving the way for a more inclusive and efficient financial ecosystem. Tanzania Fintech Association (TAFINA) Serengeti Angels NALA Ramani.io

@QUBE Events is pleased to announce the Finance World Magazine as our Media Partner for the 19th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum on 6-7 November 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. Finance World, a leading finance publication in the MENA region, is dedicated to delivering essential news and analysis to a diverse and influential audience. It provides an in-depth look into diverse sectors such as fintech, banking, stock markets, and digital assets. Catering to a wide readership, it informs industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and business enthusiasts about key advancements in trade, energy, healthcare, and more. Committed to delivering authentic, substantial content, the magazine is a staple for those seeking to stay abreast of the dynamic financial world. It's an essential resource, offering insights into mergers, acquisitions, entrepreneurship, and global economic trends. Only 3 weeks to go! Book now and join the most prestigious networking forum! To register and access the agenda: https://bit.ly/47J6SIn For more information on registration, please contact info@qubevents.com #qubevents #Cyprus #Limassol #Fintech #NPF #Payments #Regtech #Event2024 #CEO #AI #Finance #Sponsor #Europe #DigitalPayments #Conference #Networking #Speakers #Forum #Regulatory #NextGen #AML #JoinUs #Compliance #Trends

Absolutely excited to be part of the TradeFlow Capital Management, and the team. The global economy is at an #inflection_point where non-banking financial institutions will become the sprockets to keep the gears of global trade moving. The solution to bridge the #TradeFinance chasm is with the NBFI's like TradeFlow Capital. My primary focus are two pronged. One is  to strengthen the digital & general trade ecosystem and  the financing capabilities of our Trade Flow funds, by building strategic commercial #partnerships_across_Africa. Two is to drive the coordination and execution of initiatives that support import/export and inventory storage #transactions by engaging with diverse stakeholders in the African trade landscape. In addition I will also provide strategic recommendations to senior management on matters impacting TradeFlow Capital’s global Ecosystem, digital and general. TradeFlow Capital is able to serve #SME trade finance needs in ways other institutions including commercial banks are unable to. We do so by our innovative non-credit, non-lending model powered by our proprietary Risk Transformation Engine (RTE) combined with the latest Digitalisation technology. Besides technology, there has to be active collaboration between Quadrilateral of multilateral development banks (#MDB), developmental financial institutions (#DFI), commercial banks (#CB), and non-banking financial institutions (#NBFI), to have smooth flow of capital to fill the gaps SME Trade Finance. Let's get this Trade Finance Quad come together. I look forward to working with fellow colleagues across the #TF_Quad as well as other players in the ecosystem, and to ensuring TradeFlow Capital grows substantially in size and impact on bridging SME Trade Finance Gap, while giving solid returns to our investors. #bridgethegap #tradeflow #SMETrade #tradefinance #TFQuad #TF_Quad