Name
Unlocking Investment in FinTech for Financial Inclusion - Overcoming Barriers and Creating Opportunities in Africa
Date & Time
Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:05 AM - 11:45 AM
Speakers
Marlon Chigwende, Admaius Capital Partners
Cherno Gaye, FinCity Investment Advisory Limited
Tony Idugboe, ARM Holding Company
Esther Kunda, Ministry of ICT & Innovation
Lydie Murorunkwere, ML Corporate Services Ltd
Hannington Namara, Equity Bank Rwanda
Cherno Gaye, FinCity Investment Advisory Limited
Tony Idugboe, ARM Holding Company
Esther Kunda, Ministry of ICT & Innovation
Lydie Murorunkwere, ML Corporate Services Ltd
Hannington Namara, Equity Bank Rwanda






Description
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?