Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference
2 Dec - 4 Dec 2020
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference Center (UNECA Conference Center)
Session information
Breakout session 1 - From M-Pesa to crowdfunding: opportunities and challenges for regulating new players in the African financial services sector
Thursday 2 April (1430 - 1600)
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference Center (UNECA Conference Center)
Committee(s)
African Regional Forum
(Lead)
Regional Fora
(Lead)
Regional Fora
(Lead)
Description
There has been considerable discussion lately about crowdfunding companies, such as Fintech, investing in start-ups. This panel will review how these entities are competing with banks and credit institutions, and what future financial lawyers see for transactions and financial documents. Moderator Nankunda Katangaza Hook Tangaza, London Speakers Adeleke Alex-Adedipe Duale Ovia Alex-Adedipe, Lagos Leonard Kalinde General Counsel, Central Bank of Zambia, Lusaka Sarah Kiarie-Muia Kaplan & Stratton, Nairobi
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Nankunda Katangaza | Hook Tangaza, London, England; Vice Chair, African Regional Forum |
Speakers
| Leonard Nkole Kalinde | Bank of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia |