Inclusive FinTech Forum

"I think some of the challenges involve ensuring that regulators understand the role of technology as part of financial services. Additionally, I believe that the prioritization of technology is often missing in many regulations compared to traditional financial services." ~ Benjamin Fernandes, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NALA #IFF2025

?????? ??????????????’?? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? "Resilience is the most important thing. If you’re not willing to be resilient and work hard, don’t do it—especially if you’re only in it for the fun." ~ Prajit Nanu, Co-founder and CEO Nium #IFF2025

"#Africa is implementing policy reforms aimed at changing the rule of law, and governance framework. These are essential ingredients to fostering an environment that bodies well for investment. Streamlined investment regulations, tax incentives, and special economic zones have emerged to make it easier for businesses to set up and expand operations." ~ Fatmata Lovetta Sesay, Ph.D, Resident Representative UNDP Rwanda

?? And we are thrilled that the STAGE IS SET the 4th?African edition of The Founders Peak stage here in Kigali. ?? ? The African startup spirit is characterised by resilience and a deep understanding of local needs and challenges. Driven by a young, tech-savvy population, African entrepreneurs are creating solutions tailored to the continent’s unique needs. Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s highest rate of women involved in entrepreneurial activity, at 26%. ? The Founders Peak stage continues to bring exceptional founders from across Africa and beyond who each share how they are building and solving challenges at population scale. We look forward to stories that will continue to inspire a new generation of founders and help build a brighter future for Africa. Time to spread your wings! ? Join us today! Navin Suri | Sagari White | Sopnendu Mohanty

???????? ?? ??????! ?????? ?? ???? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ?? Share your favorite moments with us, we’d love to hear from you! And guess what? Day 3 is here, packed with even more groundbreaking innovations and solutions that will blow your mind. ????????, ????’?? ???????????????? ??????! Let’s keep pushing boundaries together! #IFF2025

???????? ?????? ????????????: ???????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????????? ???? ???????????? "In #Rwanda, we've seen that the 96% financial inclusion rate achieved in the country is largely driven by mobile money, with more than 70% of it attributed to access to mobile money services." ~ Hon. Paula Ingabire, RwandaICT #IFF2025

?????????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????? "FinTech is the bridge that will connect the farmer to the market, the businessman to capital, and the family to opportunity." ~ Haim Taib | Founder & President, Mitrelli and JETA Africa Holding

Africa’s fintech market is expected to grow fivefold by 2028, reaching $48B in revenue. Alongside the #AI evolution and increasing digital adoption to drive innovation and investment opportunities, this report breaks down some of the trends shaping the fintech landscape in the region. Inclusive FinTech Forum https://hubs.ly/Q037VD_V0

"We recognize that creating an effective cross-border payment infrastructure requires more than just innovation. It demands a forward-fitting regulatory framework that balances risks and opportunities." ~ H.E. Wamkele Mene, ?????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat #IFF2025

"In an increasingly fragmented world, we have the opportunity to build bridges, address infrastructure gaps, harmonize regulations and work together across borders and sectors. Because only by doing so can we harness the immense potential of fintech to transform Africa’s financial landscape and build a more inclusive, efficient, and robust financial ecosystem that truly serves all Africans." ~ Alvin Tan, ???????????????? ???? ?????????? (???????????????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ????????????????, ???????????????? ???? ??????????????, ?????????????????? ?????? ??????????) ?????? ?????????? ???????????? of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)