The International Finance Corporation (IFC) hosted a discussion on the implications of the MSME finance gap for development institutions working on financial inclusion around the world.
The FinTechStage Festival 2018 will explore the themes of Fintech, Regtech, Insurtech, AI, in a week long roadshow across Rome, Milan and Turin, Italy. As always, our mission is to help nurture new Innovation Tribes by bringing together the international and local expertise of investors, startups, consultants and financial institutions.
Will small business lending fintechs and banks continue to 'fintegrate' in 2018? Representatives from incumbent community banks, small business marketplace lenders, and other fintechs discuss the trend toward forming partnerships to grow market-share in the small business sector.
SME Finance Forum CEO Matthew Gamser will be a part of this roundtable.
Financial technology has evolved into a powerful global movement that has brought together entrepreneurs, technology giants and big banks to develop ideas and innovations that can harness the power of the digital age to create better, sustainable, financial services for more people of different backgrounds and for future generations to come.
The week will feature multiple events focused on blockchain & DLT.
Hackathon: JANUARY 19-21, 2018
Blockchain Week kicks off with the Hack-The-Block Blockchain Hackathon at Cocoon Network. The challenge will be set by our sponsor(s). Typically we require an innovative use of Blockchain/DLT technology To solve a real problem. The winners for 2017 got the opportunity to develop their projects further with the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea. Get in touch if you'd like to sponsor the 2018 Challenge.
This in-depth event tracks the transformation of supply chain finance (SCF); showcasing the latest innovations within the industry for both domestic and cross-border financing, examining the future of technology-enabled supply chain models, and driving the conversation on increasing access of SCF for SMEs and emerging markets.
While many have been around for the fintech explosion over the past several years, few have been there for the sparks. For over 10 years, Finovate has fanned the fintech flames: New York in 2007. Bay Area in 2008. London in 2010. Singapore in 2012. Hong Kong in 2016. With the support of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and its Fintech Hive at DIFC, Finovate expands to Dubai in 2017.
Join the largest private/public sector gathering in Latin America. Every bank in Latin America doing international business attends the FELABAN conference.
With nearly 2,000 senior level managers and decision makers from 54 countries in attendance, there is no other venue that offers this opportunity to maximize the number of business meetings in such a short span of time.
The Research Meets Africa conference aims to promote research and innovation in financial inclusion in Africa. It encourages collaboration between researchers and practitioners of the financial inclusion sector, with participation from universities in Africa and around the world. This year's conference explores the critical question: What current or alternative solutions will respond to the needs of SMEs in Africa and lead to economic growth on the continent?
The 8th annual M2Banking and Fintech Latam Conference will make innovations in banking and the latest fintech developments forefront. From July 18-20, Silicon Valley will be the host location for the second year. Trends attractive to major investment funding will be available to startups and developers who will present products and services to companies.
