Fintech innovation in Francophone West Africa is advancing steadily, with Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal emerging as regional leaders. Côte d’Ivoire’s fintech ecosystem is among the most vibrant, supported by clear…
Tag: Fintech
dLocal’s Global Ambition: Conquering Emerging Markets Beyond Latin America
Founded in 2016, fintech dLocal embarked on a mission to bridge the gap in cross-border payments, particularly in emerging markets. This Uruguay-based fintech startup quickly distinguished itself by offering a…
Brazil Fintech Evolution: From Open Banking to Pix Crédito
Brazil’s fintech sector has undergone a significant transformation, driven by digital innovation and regulatory advancements. Back in 2021, I interviewed Carlos Kazuo Missao, then director of the GFT Group in…
The Future of Fintech in Emerging Markets
In this episode, we dive into the world of FinTech in emerging markets and discuss some key insights with our special guest, Sherry Jiang, co-founder and CEO of Bluejay Finance, …
Africa: Agribusiness Financing Challenges and Fintech Solutions
Agribusiness plays a vital role in Africa’s economy, employing the majority of the population and contributing significantly to the continent’s food security. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the…
Africa: The Rise of Fintech in the Agribusiness Sector
This episode is all about the world of agribusiness in Africa and the unique challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in emerging markets. I had the pleasure of sitting…
Brazil’s Fintech Surge Paves Way for Crypto and CBDC Real Digital
In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Aaron Stanley, founder of the Brazil Crypto Report (a newsletter and also a podcast) about the ever growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors in…
Brazil’s Fintech Boom and Crypto Landscape
From unbanked to crypto users, this episode we talked about the thriving financial sector of Brazil! 🇧🇷💰 I had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Stanley, the founder of the Brazil Crypto…
Emerging Markets Leading the Charge in Equitable Financial Inclusion
In this article, we’re diving into a fascinating discussion I had on our show Emerging Markets Today with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leader in the future of finance. Our…
Financial Inclusion: The Good, The Bad and The Controversial
This episode is all about financial inclusion, from payment insfractrures to digital wallets and the token economy. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought…
