The Palgrave Handbook of FinTech in Africa and Middle East
摘要
This book tells the African and Middle East (ME) FinTech stories and provides a comprehensive overview of the current situations within the different 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), North Africa and some Golf Cooperation Countries (GCC). It explores the intersection of finance and technology in addition to regulation, highlighting the latest trends and innovations in these regions, and examines the technology behind financial services in Africa and ME, including mobile money services, blockchain, and digital payment solutions. It addresses the economic impact of FinTech, including how it is transforming financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and investment. It discusses the regulatory and policy environment for FinTech in Africa and ME, including how governments and policymakers are responding to the growth of the sector and what challenges they face with real-life examples of entrepreneurs and action plans who are leveraging the landscape to innovate and disrupt traditional financial services.
It offers real-world case studies to illustrate how FinTech is being used in African and ME communities with a deeper understanding of its impact on individuals and businesses. It will be helpful for entrepreneurs, academics, bankers, consultants, investors, and policymakers. This book is the first one covering the topic of FinTech landscape in Africa and the Middle East.