Academic City University College, in partnership with Letshego and The Multimedia Group, hosted a two-day "Fintech for Inclusion Summit" to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the fintech and digital economy sectors.
The summit, themed "Fintech Fusion: Bridging Borders, Empowering Inclusion," provided a platform for a diverse range of stakeholders.
They include industry professionals, regulators, academics, and students to discuss and explore innovative solutions that promote economic empowerment, social mobility, and sustainable growth within the FinTech sector.
Additionally, the conference highlighted the transformative role of financial technology in expanding access to financial services and reshaping economies across Africa.
In his welcoming address, Prof. Fred McBagonluri, President of Academic City, emphasised the vast opportunities FinTech presents for economies, noting that the fintech space is a unique convergence point where innovation meets finance.
"As we gather here today, we stand at the frontier of a financial revolution driven by technology, one that is reshaping how businesses, individuals, and economies interact with money," he said.
He further explained that FinTech, powered by technologies such as blockchain and AI-driven tools, has the potential to make financial services more intelligent, accessible, and inclusive.
Daniel Agyei Nyarko, a representative of the Bank of Ghana, underscored the central bank’s regulatory efforts, including the 2019 Payment Systems and Services Act and the establishment of a dedicated FinTech office in 2020, which have collectively enabled the growth of Ghana's thriving FinTech ecosystem.
He stated, "Ghana’s FinTech sector is a remarkable example of how innovation can drive financial inclusion and economic growth.
"With 22.8 million active mobile money users and a steady 12% annual growth, the digital financial landscape is rapidly transforming lives across the nation."
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