In this eye-opening episode of The Payments Podium, the Payments Professor welcomes a special guest from Nairobi, Kenya — Patrick Tanui, a seasoned expert in risk, compliance, and governance across banking, telecom, and fintech sectors in Africa.

Patrick shares invaluable insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation in Africa’s financial landscape. From the rise of mobile wallets and fintech collaborations to the increasing role of AI in fraud detection, Patrick unpacks how innovation is reshaping financial access, especially for the unbanked.

Topics covered include:

The merging of telecom and banking through digital wallets

The impact of blockchain and crypto on cross-border payments

How Africa is leapfrogging traditional banking models

The real-time risks of digital finance — and how to combat them

Regulatory challenges and the need for robust compliance tools

The future of a unified digital ecosystem in Africa

Advice for fintech startups and young professionals entering the space

Whether you’re in fintech, banking, or just curious about how payments are evolving globally, this conversation offers a rare and real-time look into Africa’s rapidly advancing digital economy.

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