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  • Osahon Akpata

    Africa’s Fintech Gold Rush: Why Banks Must Adapt to Survive

    These are exciting times in the fintech startup ecosystem in Africa, as direct investment activity is growing at a dizzying pace. But according to Osahon Akpata at Ecobank Group, this influx of capital is also raising challenges for startups and investors – and particularly for traditional banks, which have to adjust to the emergence of these innovative and well-funded new competitors. He discusses the implications of Africa's ongoing fintech revolution for both startups and banks, and explores why partnerships between them can provide a way forward.

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    Finance, Technology
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    financial inclusion, fintech, startups
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