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Posted on March 30, 2023

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The Inclusive FinTech Forum is the global platform on Financial Inclusion and FinTech for good with a focus on emerging markets. This year’s inaugural event will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 20 to 22 June and will gather 2,000 attendees from a global community of policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and foundations. The platform aims […]

The Inclusive FinTech Forum is the global platform on Financial Inclusion and FinTech for good with a focus on emerging markets.

This year’s inaugural event will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 20 to 22 June and will gather 2,000 attendees from a global community of policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and foundations.

The platform aims to foster implementation strategies for the inclusive and sustainable development of FinTech through deep-dive roundtables and workshops and showcasing best-in-class inclusive FinTech projects.

The Forum will create impact, spark debates, and advance inclusion, through curated platforms:

  • Forum stage – Keynotes and panels by Heads of State, Regulators, Corporate Leaders & Entrepreneurs

  • The Founders Peak™ – Impactful 10-minute talks by leading entrepreneurs

  • Knowledge and Ecosystem stages – Deep dive sessions anchored around our six spotlight topics

  • The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue™ – Insights on FinTech regulation and capital allocation between policymakers, regulators and investors

  • The Exhibition – Featuring the latest solutions for inclusive FinTech

The Forum is organised by Elevandi, a company set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), Rwanda’s financial centre facilitating international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Join the inaugural 3-day gathering of policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and foundations to craft solutions on inclusive finance and FinTech for good.

Inclusive FinTech Forum Agenda

https://www.inclusivefintechforum.com/programme

  • DIGITAL PAYMENTS – How to implement affordable and scalable interoperable payment Infrastructure as a digital public good

  • DIGITAL LENDING – How to scale and sustain affordable digital lending products for low and middle-income segments

  • MICRO-WEALTH MANAGEMENT – How to design micro-wealth and investment products and services for low and middle-income earners

  • INSURANCE & PENSIONS – How to develop and deploy micro-insurance and pension products for low and middle-income earners

  • CAPITAL MARKETS INFRASTRUCTURE – How to develop capital markets infrastructure for emerging markets to accelerate financial inclusion

  • ESG FINANCING – How to invest in and develop ESG-based financial products for all income segments

2023 Featured Speakers

https://www.inclusivefintechforum.com/programme/speakers/

  • Anna Ekeledo, Executive Director, AfriLabs

  • Professor Esselina Macome, CEO, Financial Sector Deepening Moçambique (FSDMoç)

  • Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Founding Partner & CEO, Funds for Africa’s Future (Future Africa)

  • Dr Kingsley Obiora, Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, Central Bank of Nigeria

  • Prof Olayinka David-West, Prof Olayinka David-West, Associate Dean & Professor of Information Systems, Lagos Business School

  • Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

  • Sopnendu Mohanty, FinTech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Chairman of Elevandi Board

  • Tidjane Thiam, Board Chairman, Rwanda Finance Limited

Press release: https://www.inclusivefintechforum.com/media-hub/latest-news/rwanda-and-singapore-launch-annual-global-inclusive-fintech-forum-to-advance-innovation-in-inclusive-finance

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#InclusiveFinTech Forum #IFF @elevandi @kigali international financial centre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is financial inclusion?
Financial inclusion refers to the accessibility of financial services to all individuals and businesses, particularly those underserved by traditional financial institutions.
What are digital payments?
Digital payments are transactions made electronically, allowing consumers to pay for goods and services using digital platforms, such as mobile wallets or online banking.
What is fintech?
Fintech, or financial technology, encompasses innovative technologies that enhance, streamline, or automate financial services and processes.
What are emerging markets?
Emerging markets are economies that are in the process of rapid growth and industrialization, often characterized by increasing income levels and improving infrastructure.
What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development is a holistic approach to growth that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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