Breaking Banks Africa
The African Edition of Breaking Banks dives into the vibrant world of African fintech and entrepreneurship, showcasing the continent’s groundbreaking innovations and transformative stories.
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Episode 18: Inclusive by Design: Transforming Banking in Madagascar (August 2026) (opens the original)
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In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa , host Matteo sits down with Mikhail Velichko, CEO of AccèsBanque Madagascar (ABM), to explore how innovation is driving financial inclusion in one of the world’s most underserved banking markets. With fewer than 10% of adults using formal banking services and most businesses operating informally, Madagascar presents unique challenges for lenders and entrepreneurs alike. Mikhail shares how ABM leverages AI, chatbots, alternative data, and automated credit
BBA 17: Building Bridges Across Emerging Markets (July 2026) (opens the original)
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In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa , host Matteo Rizzi sits down with Waleed Sadek , Founder and CEO of Fintra Holding and Paysky, to explore how interoperable payment infrastructure is transforming financial ecosystems across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. Waleed shares the vision behind his group’s four businesses, from national payment systems and cross-border payment networks to digital banking platforms and Banking-as-a-Service. The conversation also examines the future of payme
Episode 16: From Cash to Code: Powering a Digital Nation (June 2026) (opens the original)
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In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa , host Matteo Rizzi sits down with Premier Oiwoh, Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), to explore how digital payment infrastructure is transforming Africa’s largest economy. Premier shares how NIBSS powers Nigeria’s payment ecosystem behind the scenes, driving interoperability, resilience, and innovation through instant payments and open APIs. The conversation covers the launch of the National Payment Stack, the role
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