How is technology changing the way we pay, do business and access financial services across East Africa?

In this episode of the Finance & Future Tech Show, host Mark sits down with Georges Bankore, Country Director for InTouch Uganda & Rwanda, for an insightful conversation about the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.

They explore the growth of omnichannel payment solutions, the role of bespoke digital services, and how technology is helping businesses create simpler, more connected and efficient ways to transact.

The conversation also looks at financial inclusion, cross-border payments between Uganda and Rwanda, fintech innovation, payment security, APIs, digital transformation and the role of emerging technologies such as AI in shaping the future of finance.

As East Africa continues its digital transformation, what will the future of money look like?

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In this episode: • The evolution of digital payments in East Africa • Omnichannel payment solutions explained • Bespoke digital services and business transformation • Uganda vs. Rwanda's digital payment ecosystems • Financial inclusion and the digital divide • Cross-border payments and regional trade • Fintech opportunities for African entrepreneurs • Payment security and fraud prevention • APIs and the future of integrated payments • AI and the future of finance • What the African payment ecosystem could look like in the next five years

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• Routable partners with FedNow for 24/7 instant payments.

• Philippines’ central bank orders e-wallets to cut gambling links.

• Nedbank acquires iKhokha in a $93M SME push.

• PNC Bank integrates with Oracle ERP for embedded banking.

• GoCardless launches AI Same Day Settlement+, amid Mollie’s acquisition talks.

• Nigerian telcos pledge $1B to improve networks.

• Tanzania’s real-time payments surge past $11B in 2024.

From Africa to Asia, Europe to the US — discover how technology, regulation, and innovation are reshaping the future of money.

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2.Central Bank of Nigeria Sets 30-Day Deadline for POS Transaction Tracking

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4.Food and Drug Administration Approves OTC Hearing Aid Software for Use with Apple’s AirPods Pro

5.'AI Pioneer' Fei-Fei Li Secures $230 Million to Launch New AI Startup

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7.NCC Group Enhances Digital Identity Solutions for Financial Services

8.fabric Expands AWS Collaboration to Integrate AI in Retail

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1. Global alternative asset manager Blackstone, through its managed private equity funds, is set to acquire a majority stake in Sony Payment Services Inc. (SPSV) from Sony Bank, a subsidiary of Sony Group.

2. Blue Federal Credit Union partners Cotribute for digital account opening platform.

3. HSBC unveils new international payments app Zing in the UK.

4. Chinese fintech giant Ant Group gets approval for no-controller status, ending Jack Ma’s reign before seeking IPO

5. China Gets Tough on Non-Bank Payment Providers.

6. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) suspended non-bank and non-card remittance routes to China.

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2.  Visa Agrees to Acquire Majority Interest in Payments Processor Prosa

 

3.  US fintech start-up SellersFi secures new credit facility of up to $300m 

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Then we look at whats happening in Policy & Regulation

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We will take a Dive deep into the world of emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, and discover how these advancements are reshaping traditional financial systems. From revolutionizing banking to transforming how we manage our finances, we cover it all.

We shall also navigate the complex landscape of policy and regulation, discussing the crucial role they play in shaping the future. From data privacy to cybersecurity, we break down the issues that matter and explore the delicate balance between innovation and accountability.

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3. Crypto.com receives operational approval in Dubai
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5. Nigeria reveals plans to introduce a payment-integrated ID card
6. Cognizant partners with Shopify and Google Cloud
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YC-backed African fintech Cleva, founded by Stripe and AWS alums, raises $1.5M pre-seed

Seedstars Africa Ventures gets $30M backing from EIB Global to invest in early-stage startups

Mastercard and Rawbank’s illicocash partner to launch virtual cards in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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9. EU bans unverified self-hosted crypto wallets

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African startup equity funding plummets by 43% in 2023

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