🌍 Join Claude Owona, Regional Industry Manager at IFC, in episode 7 of The FINsiders.🌱 This episode explores the unique opportunities for #financialinnovation in #WestAfrica, delving into the specific challenges and solutions for financing the agricultural value chain. Discover how #financialinstitutions can drive #economicdevelopment in the region, with a focus on #genderfinance, climate resilience, and innovative financial solutions. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the critical role of finance in transforming West Africa's economy. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎙 The sixth episode of "The FINsiders" is now live! In this episode, Mike Ogbalu III FCIB, the CEO of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System - PAPSS, speaks about his background and how he came to lead the continent’s foremost settlement company. Mike also explains in his own words how PAPSS operates, and its complex yet critical role in connecting African markets and deepening intra-African trade. 👂 Listen to #TheFINsiders episode between Mike Ogbalu and our moderator, Ronak Gopaldas, Director of Signal Risk, as they explore the future of finance in Africa. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎙 The fifth episode of “#TheFINsiders, the podcast that helps you understand finance in Africa” with Mrs. Delphine Traoré, Regional CEO of Allianz Africa! ➡️ How to foster #FinancialInclusion in #Africa? Why is #insurance coverage so low in the continent? What innovative services should be provided? 🗣️ Facing this topic, Mrs. Delphine Traoré shares her expertise and thoughts in this podcast! 👂 Listen to #TheFINsiders x Delphine Traoré now: Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎙 The fourth episode of “#TheFINsiders, the podcast that helps you understand finance in Africa” with Mrs. Yvonne Ike, Managing Director and in charge of Africa Sub Saharan region at Bank of America is now available! ➡️ Do #fintechs pose a threat to the traditional #banking sector? Cooperation or competition between fintechs and banks? Are African regulators responding quick enough to the rise of Fintech ? 🗣️ Facing this topic, Mrs. Yvonne Ike shares her expertise and thoughts in this podcast ! 👂 Listen to #TheFINsiders x Yvonne Ike now! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎙 The third episode of #TheFINsiders, the podcast that helps you understand finance in Africa with Mr Ade Ayeyemi, CEO Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, is now available! Between 2020 and 2021, Africa’s tech startups tripled to 5000+ companies. "Are fintechs the future of financial services in Africa?" Mr Ade Ayeyemi shares his expertise and thoughts in this podcast! He sheds light on the relations between Ecobank and the fintech industry. 🥇During the #AFIS2022, Mr Ade Ayeyemi, CEO Ecobank, received the "Hall of Excellence" award, an honorary award for an outstanding African CEO for all his achievements in the African financial sector. Listen to #TheFINsiders x Ade Ayeyemi now! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎙 The second episode of “#TheFINsiders, the podcast that helps you understand finance in Africa” with Mrs. Jesman Chonzi, Head of East Africa, Financial Institutions Group, IFC - International Finance Corporation, is now available! ➡️ How is it possible to reduce #risk perceptions in order to encourage investments that provide environmental benefits? As public private partnership regulations improve in #Africa, what role can they play in #greenfinance? Is there an appetite for green finance amongst savers and investors in the region? What measures can be taken to increase the flow of private capital for green #investment? 🗣️ Facing all these challenges, Ms. Jesman Chonzi shares her expertise and thoughts in this podcast! She enlightens us on "what is green finance? 👂 Listen to #TheFINsiders x Jesman CHONZI now! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎙 The first episode of #TheFINsiders, the podcast that helps you understand finance in Africa with Mr. Ferdinand Ngon Kemoum, CEO Groupe Orabank, is now available! While the #AfCFTA has been operating since January 2021 and has been ratified in 43 countries, the funds allocated to African trade have been steadily declining, resulting in a deficit of around $100 billion per year. Faced with limited resources, difficulties in making Intra-African payments and limited currency convertibility, is “#AfCFTA A SWEET DREAM?" 🗣️ Between assessment, challenges and perspectives, find out from Mr. Ngon Kemoum what role financial actors should play in the development of AfCTA. 👂 Listen to #TheFINsiders X Ferdinand NGON KEMOUM now ! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.