Financial Technologies

Explore how digital banks and mobile-first platforms are closing financial gaps across underserved populations in Africa and the Caribbean. From mobile wallets to peer-to-peer transfers, digital banking is offering fast, secure, and affordable solutions that expand access to savings, credit, and payments.

Examine the promise and pitfalls of blockchain technology in promoting transparency, decentralisation, and trust. Discover how cryptocurrency adoption and blockchain-backed innovations are shaping remittances, cross-border trade, and financial identity across the global South.

Dive into case studies and models where fintech has driven inclusion, empowering women, rural communities, and informal sectors. This session highlights scalable tools that reduce barriers to finance and foster long-term economic resilience.

Learn how predictive technologies and AI-powered decision-making are transforming lending, risk analysis, and customer experience. This session explores the use of ethical AI in fintech applications tailored to emerging economies.

As innovation accelerates, so does the need for smart regulation and digital trust. Discover how RegTech tools are enabling compliance, fraud detection, and governance, while tackling data privacy and cyber threats in fintech ecosystems.

Understand how technology is making insurance more affordable, accessible, and relevant in African and Caribbean contexts. From microinsurance to climate risk coverage, InsurTech offers powerful protection for low-income and at-risk populations.

Discover platforms making wealth management and investment advisory accessible to new demographics. From diaspora investors to first-time savers, explore how WealthTech is democratising access to financial growth opportunities.