Africa’s FinTech Frontier: Payments & Growth Opportunities – panel at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025 with views and insights from Didi Uwemakpan – VP at Moniepoint, Adesoji Solanke – Head of FinTech & Banks, Investment Banking Origination at Absa, Shay Hamilton – CEO at Tola, Saruni Maina – Associate VP at Flutterwave and moderated by Nkiru Uwaje – COO at Mansa Finance.
Highlights from the session include:
🌍 Growth of Fintech: The African fintech industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increased mobile penetration and digital payment adoption.
💳 Mobile Money Integration: The rise of mobile money services is transforming payment systems, facilitating real-time transactions and increasing financial inclusion.
🔒 Challenges in Security: The advancement of technology also brings challenges, particularly in fraud protection and identity management for fintech companies.
⚖️ Regulatory Landscape: Emerging regulations around cryptocurrencies are vital for fostering trust and stability in the financial ecosystem.
💼 M&A Activity: An increase in mergers and acquisitions is expected as companies seek to enhance their service offerings and market presence.
🤝 Collaboration is Key: Collaboration between fintech, banks, and regulators is essential for developing a robust payment infrastructure and addressing consumer needs.
📈 E-commerce Growth: The panelists anticipate significant growth in e-commerce, driven by improved payment solutions and infrastructure across the continent.
Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa – September 24th & 25th, 2025 | Accra, Ghana
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