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Fintech & Financial Services Series
Africa’s fintech ecosystem is the fastest-growing in the world — mobile money moves over $800B annually, and less than 40% of adults hold a formal bank account. We track where Canadian financial institutions, investors, and technology firms are finding footholds.
Mobile money. Payments. InsurTech. AgriFinance. Nigeria. Kenya. Ghana. Egypt. South Africa. DeFi.
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Access expert sessions, recordings, peer networks and curated insights on Africa’s critical minerals—focused on market trends, risks, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
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$250/Basic Membership
- Attend live expert-led virtual sessions
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Designed for investors, operators, and executives exploring Africa’s critical minerals sector
Members also receive priority access to special briefings, partner discounts, and exclusive content.
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This is an ongoing series with new sessions, speakers and market briefings added throughout the year
Canada–Africa diaspora remittance infrastructure
Over $100B flows annually from diaspora to Africa — Canadian banks and fintechs are largely absent from the corridor. Who is building and who is missing out?
Nigeria’s fintech regulation maturity — entry window for Canadian firms
SEC and CBN frameworks are now clearer than most emerging markets — Canadian payment processors, lenders, and insurers evaluating market entry.
Kenya & Rwanda as fintech gateway hubs into East Africa
Nairobi and Kigali competing as regional HQ bases — regulatory sandboxes, talent pools, and English-language environments suited to Canadian firms.
Agricultural finance gap & embedded fintech for smallholders
70% of African farmers lack access to credit — Canadian agri-finance models and tech firms are evaluating embedded lending products at the point of purchase.
South Africa as a gateway for Canadian financial services expansion
Sophisticated banking sector, JSE-listed vehicles, and strong regulatory alignment — SA as beachhead for broader African financial services play.
Designed for
Banks, credit unions & financial institutions exploring African market entry
Fintech founders & product teams building for emerging markets
Venture capital & private equity investors tracking African tech deals
Payments, remittance & digital wallet companies eyeing Africa corridors
Development finance professionals (EDC, BDC, DFIs)
Diaspora-focused entrepreneurs & community finance leaders
Corporate innovation teams at Canadian financial services firms
Why Engage
Understand which African fintech markets are open, regulated, and ready for Canadian entry
Navigate the remittance corridor opportunity between Canada and Africa’s diaspora communities
Connect with African fintech founders, regulators, and investors
Get ahead of mobile money, open banking, and CBDC developments reshaping African finance
Identify partnership, licensing, and acquisition targets across the continent
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