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Unlocking Investment in FinTech for Financial Inclusion - Overcoming Barriers and Creating Opportunities in Africa

Over the past several years. Fintech companies have played a key role in driving financial inclusion. Examples include. PalmPay in Nigeria (simplifying cashless payments), Branch and Tala (digital lending platforms, Paystack and Flutterwave  (payments solutions for facilitating digital transactions, resulting in reduced transaction costs and increased access to financial services for businesses and individuals.

Key discussion points:
1. Top 3 challenges for investing in FinTech enabled financial inclusion in Africa?
2. Top 3 factors that will facilitate investment into FinTech enabled financial inclusion?
3. Top 3 asks from policymakers to enable investment into financial inclusion?

Speakers

Cherno Gaye

Cherno Gaye

Chief Executive Officer, FinCity Investment Advisory Limited

Hannington Namara

Hannington Namara

Managing Director, Equity Bank Rwanda

Lydie Murorunkwere

Lydie Murorunkwere

Chief Executive Officer, ML Corporate Services Ltd

Marlon Chigwende

Marlon Chigwende

Managing Partner, Admaius Capital Partners

Tony Idugboe

Tony Idugboe

Investment Director, ARM Holding Company

Moderator

Esther Kunda

Esther Kunda

DG Innovation & Emerging Technologies, Ministry of ICT & Innovation