First edition of the National Payment Salon: banks, fintechs, and regulators in unison

under the auspices of the National Payment Committee (CMN), the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions of Senegal (APBEF), and the Interbank Payment Group (GIM-UMOA), the first edition of the National Payment Salon was held on December 10 and 11 in Dakar. Under the theme: “Digital payments and financial inclusion: Issue of monetary sovereignty in West Africa”, this meeting brought together banks, fintechs, payment operators, regulators, public institutions, and the general public. Several actors also showcased their solutions at the stands. On this occasion, Financial Afrik met with the exhibitors to better understand their activities and gather their impressions.