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#AI is reshaping #financial inclusion in #emergingmarkets, enabling a fully integrated, mobile-first financial ecosystem that is equitable, scalable, and sustainable. #artificialintelligence #fintech #financialservices weforum.org/stories/2025/0…

Telcos are positioning themselves as major financial platforms across Africa, unlocking substantial value beyond their traditional telecom operations. #fintech #financialservices #africa #subsaharanafrica #telco bitcoinke.io/2025/06/telcos…

As #mobilemoney providers expand their services to include credit, savings, and insurance, they have the potential to enhance the financial well-being of their diverse customer base and support broader economic growth. devex.com/news/sponsored…

#Africa’s #fintech landscape is evolving beyond concentrated growth in a few countries. It's transitioning toward profitable, alternative-financed, and geographically broader opportunities, backed by strong underlying demand and supportive demographics. techinafrica.com/fintech-fundin…

Consumer demand, Access to skilled talent & Digital and #financialliteracy of users are the top three main drivers of #fintech growth (Source: The Future of Global Fintech: From Rapid Expansion to Sustainable Growth, World Economic Forum) #financialservices #digitalliteracy

AI is no longer optional in fintech—it’s foundational for performance, scalability, and trust. #fintech #financialservices #AI #artificialintelligence punchng.com/ai-steering-fi…

The role of AI in finance—from efficiency booster to strategic partner—with the potential to reshape the entire banking experience. #fintech #financialservices #finance #AI #artificialintelligence fintechfutures.com/ai-in-fintech/…

While mobile connectivity in Sub‑Saharan Africa is extensive—reaching around 84% of the population—only 25% are actively using financial services digitally, revealing a 59% usage gap. #africa #subsaharanafrica #financialservices #fintech africa.com/how-fintechs-a…

Women in LMICs are 8% less likely than men to own a mobile phone. This gender gap has remained essentially the same every year since 2020 (Source: The Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025, GSMA). #gendergap #LMICs #emergingmarkets #mobile

Which cities represent Africa’s most dynamic fintech ecosystems? #africa #fintech #financialservices #ecosystem #fintechhubs businessday.ng/technology/art…

Mobile money-enabled international remittances were the fastest growing ecosystem transaction by value, almost tripling since 2020 (Source: The State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2025, GSMA). #mobilemoney #financialservices #remittances #emergingmarkets #africa

Fintech has not only made life easier for small businesses, but it has redefined what it means to run a business. #fintech #financialservices #finance #SMEs thefinanser.com/2025/06/how-sm…

Gender gaps in mobile internet adoption, smartphone ownership and overall mobile ownership have been consistently widest in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa (Source: The Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025, GSMA). #gendergap #mobileinternet #africa #subsaharanafrica

#Fintech is still in its early stages relative to the broader financial ecosystem but is rapidly scaling, particularly in #payments and investment-related services (Source: Fintech’s Next Chapter Scaled Winners and Emerging Disruptors, BCG). #financialservices #finance

While global backing positions African fintechs as major players in the digital finance revolution, their next challenge lies in fortifying the ecosystem. #africa #fintech #financialservices #financialinclusion itnewsafrica.com/2025/06/how-af…

#Mobilemoney prevalence has improved globally between 2023 and 2024. This indicates broader #financialinclusion driven by increased adoption and accessibility of mobile money services (Source: The State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2025, GSMA). #financialservices

#SouthAfrica's #fintech sector is rapidly emerging as a pivotal force in driving economic growth, propelled by technological innovation, increased #financialinclusion, and substantial investment. #financialservices #africa engineeringnews.co.za/article/why-so…

Policymakers need to balance revenue generation with the promotion of digital financial services to ensure broader financial inclusion and economic development. #fintech #financialservices #mobilemoney #taxes #financialinclusion monitor.co.ug/uganda/busines…

Mobile phone ownership, awareness of #mobilemoney or lack of knowledge and skills to use mobile money services remain significant barriers to account adoption (Source: The State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2025, GSMA). #financialservices #financialinclusion

Driven by migration, remittances, and the rise of FinTech, Africa is crafting a unified story of economic growth and positioning itself at the forefront of financial innovation. #fintech #financialservices #finance #africa ewn.co.za/2025/05/23/fin…