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The Financial Innovation Hub brings together the greatest minds on the African continent to lead in the research and innovation of financial technologies.
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MPhil in Financial Technology: Class of 2026 Celebration (opens the original)
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Celebrating our largest-ever graduating class — the MPhil in Financial Technology Class of 2026. On the eve of graduation, the Hub came together to honour our graduates — a milestone that also marks eight years of the MPhil in Financial Technology and five years of the Hub. Here's a look back at the evening. Congratulations to our Class of 2026, and thank you to the supervisors, our team, and the funders who make this community possible. Learn more about the Hub: https://financialinnovationhub.o
Dan Katz (IMF) on Stablecoins & Emerging Economies — Highlights (opens the original)
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On 7 August 2026, Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, gave a public lecture on "Stablecoins: Promise, Risks, and Policy Choices for Emerging Economies." The lecture brought a senior IMF perspective directly to UCT's MPhil in Financial Technology cohort, faculty, and the wider Cape Town fintech community — exploring where stablecoins offer real promise for emerging markets, and where they pose risk to monetary sovereignty and financial stability.
FSCA Commissioner Public Lecture — Highlights (opens the original)
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On 6 August 2026, the Faculty of Commerce, the School of Economics, and the Financial Innovation Hub at the University of Cape Town jointly hosted a public lecture by Unathi Kamlana, Commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), on leadership, innovation, and accountability in the financial sector. The lecture brought the regulator's perspective directly to UCT's MPhil in Financial Technology cohort, faculty, and the wider Cape Town fintech community. This video is a short highl
GenesisBloc Cohort 3 – First Pitch Evening (opens the original)
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Cohort 3 of the GenesisBloc Launchpad Pre-Incubator stepped onto the stage for the first time—pitching to an audience of prospective mentors, industry partners, and alumni from previous cohorts. This is the second episode in the GenesisBloc journey series—following the opening workshop, and leading into the 9 months of building ahead. Learn more about GenesisBloc: https://genesisbloc.africa/
ILF x Financial Innovation Hub 2026 Bootcamp & Hackathon (opens the original)
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Watch the highlights of the third annual ILF x Financial Innovation Hub 2026 Bootcamp & Hackathon, a one-week intensive bootcamp and hackathon exploring the world of open payments. The boot camp, running from 22nd to 26th June, featured one lecture followed by one practical session each day, hosted by expert mentors, focusing on the world of payments, how the payment system has evolved, and how the Interledger Foundation is utilising the Interledger Protocol and Open Standards to revolutionise
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