by Renata Samadova -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Fintech Summit; November 2-4, 2022; Cape Town, South Africa

The eighth edition of this event offers attendees 21 sessions presented by stakeholders representing fintech [financial technology] firms and investors overseeing total capital of USD 4.5 billion. The detailed event program is yet to be announced, but it is to include

by Sheen Gupta -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: 8th African Islamic Finance Summit; March 23-25, 2022; Brikama, The Gambia

This event is structured as a one-day summit followed by a two-day workshop. Topics include Islamic Banking, Finance, Fintech (Financial Technology) and Financial Inclusion; Development of Islamic Microfinance in West Africa; Takaful (Islamic Insurance), Sukuk and Islamic Capital Markets; and Investment Opportunities in Africa. The summit includes an award ceremony to

by Vighnesh Avadhanam -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Fintech Summit; April 21, 2022; Washington, DC, USA

The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) offers a platform on which “ideas are explored, investments mobilized, and collaborations formed” relating to financial technology (fintech) in Africa. The event will cover topics such as regulation; how to boost African talent in the technology field; and environmental, social and governance considerations. Session titles include: US-Africa Fintech Connection, Investing in African Fintech, and Cryptocurrency and The Future of Money. Furthermore, the AFTS gives out awards to entities and individuals

by Divya Deshmukh -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Sankalp Africa Summit; March 1-4, 2022; Nairobi, Kenya

In parallel with its sibling Sankalp events that have a global or Southeast Asian focus, this forum is intended to “leverage the knowledge and networks from entrepreneurs, investors, corporations and policymakers” to promote “development through entrepreneurship and innovation.” The theme for the ninth Sankalp Africa Summit is “mainstreaming impact” to create

by Tejas Gumudavelly -

MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Apis Partners, JG Summit Commit $108m for Minority Equity Stakes in TymeBank to Expand Microinsurance, Payment Card Services to Individuals, SMEs in South Africa

TymeBank, the South African unit of Singapore-based TymeGlobal, has secured commitments totaling ZAR 1.6 billion (USD 108 million) from the Filipino conglomerate JG Summit Holdings and UK-based asset manager Apis Partners. Although the exact terms of the deal have not been released, TymeBank has so far received

by Simrun Kothari -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Fintech Summit; November 9-12, 2020; Virtual; NEW FORMAT AND DATES

Originally scheduled to take place during October in the US city of Washington, DC, this event was converted to a digital format. The summit will include sessions on blockchain, revenue models for financial technology (fintech), “InsurTech [Insurance Technology] in Africa,” and “Digital Identity and Financial Inclusion.” There will also be: (1) a pitch competition serving as a regional final for the StartUp World Cup, a contest with a grand prize of USD 1 million; and (2) an Alpha Expo, “an opportunity for

by Chee Meng Ng -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Sankalp Africa Summit; February 27 – 28, 2020; Nairobi, Kenya

The aim for the seventh Sankalp Africa Summit is to “discuss, define, and drive forward the critical levers of entrepreneurial success for the Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030 in Africa.” The summit will focus on challenges,

by Zhishen Zhang -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Mondato Summit Africa 2019; April 9, 2019; Johannesburg, South Africa

The 2019 Mondato Summit Africa, which will be held at Summer Place in Johannesburg, is themed “Scaling Digital Finance & Commerce (DFC) Innovations in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Discussions are slated to cover the evolution of the digital economy, the transformation of  telecommunication companies, investment opportunities and policy considerations. 

by Tiannah Steele -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: 6th Sankalp Africa Summit; February 21-22, 2019; Nairobi, Kenya

This summit will focus on promoting social entrepreneurship and impact investing, which the event organizers describe as “using business as a tool to achieve social impact” while also generating profits. The themes for the first and second

by Anuhya Tadepalli -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Global Microfinance Summit; January 24-25, 2019; Istanbul, Turkey

The 3rd Global Microfinance Summit will address topics influencing the microfinance industry such as: (1) Digital Transformation: The Next Big Leap in Microfinance; (2) Impact of Microfinance on Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development; and (3) Green Microfinance: A Tool for Sustainable Business and Climate Action. Additionally, attendees will participate in open discussions on topics such as

by Anuhya Tadepalli -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Fintech Summit; November 8-9, 2018; Lagos, Nigeria

The Africa Fintech Summit Lagos will include sessions such as: (1) Regulatory Frameworks to Facilitate Innovation; (2) Banks and Fintechs – Models for Partnership; (3) The Outlook for Open Banking in Nigeria; and (4) Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, there is a half-day workshop on blockchain and the

by Anuhya Tadepalli -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Mondato Summit Asia 2018: The Next Wave of Digital Services; December 12, 2018; Jakarta, Indonesia

The 2018 Mondato Summit Asia will explore how companies in Southeast and South Asia are repositioning themselves to take advantage of the rise in usage of mobile devices, which has lead to the proliferation of social media and electronic commerce in the region. The theme includes how digital finance and commerce (DFC) is being applied beyond basic financial services and how this translates into investment opportunities. Sample session topics are a Case Study of Digital Transformation & Re-Invention, Carrier Billing at the Heart of Digital Finance & Commerce, Expanding Market for Financial Services, Disruptive Innovation: the Case for Remittances, and Enabling New Business Models – Pushing the Bounds of Commercial Viability. The event also includes

by Michelle Fleming -

MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: IFC, Egypt’s Ministry of Investment Connecting African Entrepreneurs, Start-ups with Growth Partners

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation have agreed to identify 100 promising young entrepreneurs to “connect them with business leaders, international investors, financial institutions, and policymakers” in an