FMAS:23 Session Spotlight – Fintech in Africa: Opportunities in Financial Services
The Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:23) kicks off in just a few days in Johannesburg, South Africa. This year’s event in Africa is organized in 8.-10. May at the world-renowned Sandton Convention Centre.
Months of anticipation and hype have created an exciting atmosphere for FMAS:23, which will represent the first foray into the African continent for FMevents. The event itself is expected to attract upwards of 3,000+ participants, 70+ exhibitors, 100+ brokers and 50+ speakers.
In terms of content, there will be plenty in store for attendees across multiple industries and verticals. Of course, FMAS:23 will include a content track dedicated to Africa, with particular emphasis on the fintech arena.
All attendees can explore the full and in-depth agenda for FMAS:23, underlined by a robust selection of notable panel discussions, fireside chats, workshops and much more.
Just go to the following link to check out the FMAS:23 agenda today. The event’s content track will cover a total of four industry verticals in length. This includes e-commerce, payments, fintech, blockchain and digital assets.
The Fintech space will be a main focus at FMAS:23, with several notable panels and workshops exploring the space and future in Africa in great detail. In particular, it will be the main topics at one of the event’s most interesting panels in May, Fintech in Africa: Opportunities in Financial Services, which takes place on 9 May at 12.00-12.40 at Center Stage. This workshop will include the following talented speakers:
- Meagan Rabe, Senior Director of Fintech Management – Sub-Saharan Africa, VISA
- Chantal Maritz, partner | Strategy and payment transformation, PwC
- Mpho Sadiki, Head of Real Time Payments, BankservAfrica
- Paul Harris, Country Manager – South Africa, Flutterwave
- (Moderator) Andres Felipe Perez, Co-Founder/Director, Fintech Association of South Africa
With the world’s fastest growing middle class, but 90% of transactions taking place in cash, the potential for fintech in Africa is clear and significant.
“Financial services have always been the cornerstone of economies that enable growth and create stability. However, this proven model is being disrupted and is being transformed to varying degrees across the globe. As the world changes, we experience this digital economy with its ups and downs, we see new market participants, we see uncertainty, as well as new innovative ideas and ultimately the creation of opportunities that benefit the country and the ecosystem. Within this panel discussion we will delve into this, it is definitely a discussion you should not miss,” explained Maritz.
In addition, the panelists will explore several key questions regarding fintech opportunities Africa: Payments: does the current infrastructure allow for growth? What changes await in P2P lending and investment? How should governments promote wider fintech adoption? What is fintech’s role in energy and other crises?
According to Mr. Perez, “The panel will provide insight into the latest trends and opportunities in the industry; we will discuss topics such as market outlook, digital transformation, regulatory compliance and other exciting topics. Attending the panel will be an excellent opportunity to gain the latest insights from industry leaders.”
Attendees can learn the answers to these questions and much more by attending the session on May 9th!
FMAS:23 – Fintech talent on full display
No other event or opportunity in Africa will have so much industry-leading talent in one place at one time. Whether it’s the biggest brands, C-list executives, thought leaders or specialists, FMAS:23 will provide unparalleled opportunities for networking and engagement.
The above panel is just one of several leading and informative sessions that will be available to attendees throughout FMAS:23. Be sure not to miss this event in May. See you in Johannesburg next week!
The Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:23) kicks off in just a few days in Johannesburg, South Africa. This year’s event in Africa is organized in 8.-10. May at the world-renowned Sandton Convention Centre.
Months of anticipation and hype have created an exciting atmosphere for FMAS:23, which will represent the first foray into the African continent for FMevents. The event itself is expected to attract upwards of 3,000+ participants, 70+ exhibitors, 100+ brokers and 50+ speakers.
In terms of content, there will be plenty in store for attendees across multiple industries and verticals. Of course, FMAS:23 will include a content track dedicated to Africa, with particular emphasis on the fintech arena.
All attendees can explore the full and in-depth agenda for FMAS:23, underlined by a robust selection of notable panel discussions, fireside chats, workshops and much more.
Just go to the following link to check out the FMAS:23 agenda today. The event’s content track will cover a total of four industry verticals in length. This includes e-commerce, payments, fintech, blockchain and digital assets.
The Fintech space will be a main focus at FMAS:23, with several notable panels and workshops exploring the space and future in Africa in great detail. In particular, it will be the main topics at one of the event’s most interesting panels in May, Fintech in Africa: Opportunities in Financial Services, which takes place on 9 May at 12.00-12.40 at Center Stage. This workshop will include the following talented speakers:
- Meagan Rabe, Senior Director of Fintech Management – Sub-Saharan Africa, VISA
- Chantal Maritz, partner | Strategy and payment transformation, PwC
- Mpho Sadiki, Head of Real Time Payments, BankservAfrica
- Paul Harris, Country Manager – South Africa, Flutterwave
- (Moderator) Andres Felipe Perez, Co-Founder/Director, Fintech Association of South Africa
With the world’s fastest growing middle class, but 90% of transactions taking place in cash, the potential for fintech in Africa is clear and significant.
“Financial services have always been the cornerstone of economies that enable growth and create stability. However, this proven model is being disrupted and is being transformed to varying degrees across the globe. As the world changes, we experience this digital economy with its ups and downs, we see new market participants, we see uncertainty, as well as new innovative ideas and ultimately the creation of opportunities that benefit the country and the ecosystem. Within this panel discussion we will delve into this, it is definitely a discussion you should not miss,” explained Maritz.
In addition, the panelists will explore several key questions regarding fintech opportunities Africa: Payments: does the current infrastructure allow for growth? What changes await in P2P lending and investment? How should governments promote wider fintech adoption? What is fintech’s role in energy and other crises?
According to Mr. Perez, “The panel will provide insight into the latest trends and opportunities in the industry; we will discuss topics such as market outlook, digital transformation, regulatory compliance and other exciting topics. Attending the panel will be an excellent opportunity to gain the latest insights from industry leaders.”
Attendees can learn the answers to these questions and much more by attending the session on May 9th!
FMAS:23 – Fintech talent on full display
No other event or opportunity in Africa will have so much industry-leading talent in one place at one time. Whether it’s the biggest brands, C-list executives, thought leaders or specialists, FMAS:23 will provide unparalleled opportunities for networking and engagement.
The above panel is just one of several leading and informative sessions that will be available to attendees throughout FMAS:23. Be sure not to miss this event in May. See you in Johannesburg next week!
