The Palgrave handbook of fintech in Africa and Middle East connecting the dots of a rapidly emerging ecosystem Konstantinos Tsanis, Heather C. Webb, Amira Kaddour, Olayinka David-West, editors

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tsanis, Konstantinos, editor.

Webb, Heather C., 1979- editor.

Kaddour, Amira, editor.

David-West, Olayinka, editor.

Series:

Reference works in business and management 3059-4901

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fintech--Africa--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Fintech.

Fintech--Middle East--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Finance--Technological innovations.

Africa.

Middle East.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

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polychrome

Place of Publication:

Singapore Palgrave Macmillan 2025

Summary:

This book tells the African FinTech stories and provides a comprehensive overview of the current situations within the five economic zones in Africa - the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), North Africa and the GCC countries. It explores the intersection of finance and technology, highlighting the latest trends and innovations in the African FinTech landscape, and examines the technology behind financial services in Africa, including mobile money services, blockchain, and digital payment solutions. It addresses the economic impact of FinTech on African countries, including how it is transforming financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and investment. It discusses the regulatory and policy environment for FinTech in Africa and Middle East, including how governments and policymakers are responding to the growth of the sector and what challenges they face with real-life examples of African entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to innovate and disrupt traditional financial services, highlighting their successes, challenges, and impact on the sector. It offers real-world case studies to illustrate how FinTech is being used in African and Middle East communities with a deeper understanding of its impact on individuals and businesses. It will be helpful for entrepreneurs, academics, bankers, consultants, investors, and policymakers

Contents:

Mapping Regional Success Stories: FinTech Cases from Africa and the Middle East

Buy Now, Pay Later Practices in the GCC Market: Key Lessons

Toward a Continental Financial Ecosystem: The Implications of AfCFTA for Fintech License Passporting

Creating enabling FinTech ecosystems across the continent: the role of regulators

Unlocking the Potential of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (IIPS) in North Africa, and the role of Open Finance

Cybersecurity Matters in FinTechs in Africa

Examination of the Key Drivers Fueling the Adoption of FinTech in the Banking Sector in the UAE

Exploring FinTech Market Landscape in the MENA Region

Exploring the Potential of Intangible Assets in the MENA Region.-Fintech as Syllabus and Support Tool in Entrepreneurship Education Programmes: Evidence from Mauritius and Nigeria

Fintech Catalyst in the Evolution of Credit Markets

FinTech Challenges: Launching the First Digital Bank in Africa

Fintech Rulemaking: Evidence from Middle East and Africa

Notes:

Includes index

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 22, 2025)

Other Format:

Print version Tsanis, Konstantinos The Palgrave Handbook of Fintech in Africa and Middle East

Print version :

ISBN:

9789819661435

9819661439

OCLC:

1528564523

Access Restriction:

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