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The legacy correspondent banking model remains structurally strained for high‑frequency, high‑value transfers. On the SWIFT network alone, which links more than 11,500 institutions worldwide, only 60% of wholesale payments are credited within one additional hour of entering the network. Remittances fare worse꞉ sending money internationally still costs an average of 6.49% of the amount sent, well above global reduction targets. At the Fintech Without Borders Forum, this panel will examine how mobile money, digital wallets, and new settlement rails are working to close that gap for senders and recipients everywhere, and where the Financial Stability Board's roadmap for cross‑border payments headed beyond 2027. The panel will assess what faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross‑border payments actually require to reach scale worldwide. The panel will feature leading voices shaping the future of cross-border payments and remittances, including: ✅Anjli Amin – Head of Europe – OpenFX ✅Marc Matthews – Country Manager, UK & Ireland – Ria Money Transfer ✅Lux Thiagarajah – Chief Commercial Officer – OpenPayd ✅Mimi Kufuor – COO – KoinKoin ✅Adeoye Ojo – Co-founder – Yousend ✅Elsie Godwin – Co-Founder/COO – Cashwise Finance Join us on the 1st October, 2026 and be part of the conversation exploring the future of cross-border payments & remittances, stablecoins, and payments infrastructure. Book your access pass via fb.eventhive.ng

Conversations around cross-border payments opened the first panel session at Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026. The panel examined the barriers to seamless cross-border payments, from fragmented systems and uneven adoption to regulatory gaps. Panelists highlighting the role of collaboration and fintech innovation in building a more connected African payments ecosystem. We were delighted to welcome industry's brightest minds on this session, this included; Sitah Lang'o Swift, Philips Akinyele Payaza, Chinwe Uzoho, Network International, Gabriel Ologunwa Flutterwave, Moyo Sodipo Busha, Seun Lanlege (@seunlanlege) Hyperbridge, Ola Daramola Bluebulb and Elsie Godwin(@ELSiEiSY) Cashwise Finance. The conversation continues at the 3rd edition of our Fintech Without Borders Forum on Oct 1 in London. Visit fb.eventhive.ng to book your earlybird pass

Africa’s cross-border payment landscape is currently in a phase of significant transformation. While traditional transaction processes have historically faced challenges regarding speed and cost, often involving routing through international correspondent banks, the continent is now witnessing a remarkable shift. Foundations for a more integrated financial future are being actively laid, with regional payment systems, progressive policy alignment under the AfCFTA, and vibrant private sector innovation all working to improve legacy structures. At the Nigeria Fintech Forum, this panel will explore whether Africa can realistically build a real-time, low-cost cross-border payments network, and what barriers still stand in the way. We've assembled the industry's brightest minds to share their expertise on this focus area, this includes; ✅Sitah Lang’o, Head of East & West Africa, Swift ✅Seyi Ebenezer, CEO, @mypayaza ✅Chinwe Uzoho, Regional MD, West & Central Africa, Network International ✅Moyo Sodipo, Co-Founder & COO, @getBusha ✅Gabriel Ologuwa, AVP, Global Expansion & Payment Partnerships, West Africa, @theflutterwave ✅Ola Daramola, CEO, @Bluebulb_UK ✅Seun Lanlege, CEO, @hyperbridge ✅Elsie Godwin, Co-Founder, @Cashwisefinance Join us on the 30th of July, as Africa's fintech pulse beats in Lagos, Book your pass now at 25% before prices go up, visit fintech.eventhive.ng

Elsie Godwin(@ELSiEiSY), Co-founder, Cashwise Finance will be taking the stage at the 5th edition of Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026!🚀 On 30th July, the forum returns to bring together the people shaping the future of fintech, payments, banking and digital innovation for a day of meaningful conversations and strategic networking. Join Elsie and other leading voices across the ecosystem as they discuss the opportunities and challenges defining the future of financial services. Register now via fintech.eventhive.ng/

Get ready to explore the future of financial services at Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026!🚀 Dive deep into the latest innovations in payments, fintech, banking, lending and credit across Nigeria. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the industry's brightest minds which includes; 🎤Sitah Lang’o – Head of East & West Africa, Swift 🎤Chinwe Uzoho – Regional MD, West & Central Africa, Network International 🎤Seyi Ebenezer – CEO, @mypayaza 🎤Moyo Sodipo – Co-Founder & COO, @getBusha 🎤Dr Ayotunde Coker – CEO, @OADC_Official 🎤Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo – Executive Director, @NIBSS_NG 🎤Ajibade Laolu-Adewale – Chairman, @CeBIHNG 🎤Tolulope Adeyinka – Director, Business Development, Enablers & Crypto, North & West Africa, @MastercardSSA 🎤Naa Wilson – Executive Director: Payments Product, Sub-Saharan Africa, @jpmorgan 🎤Uche Uzoebo – CEO, SANEF 🎤Ayotunde Alabi – CEO, Luno Nigeria 🎤Akanimoh Ojo – MD, @SourceMFB 🎤David Ita – MD, Tango Brook Technologies 🎤Gabriel Ologunwa – AVP, Global Expansion & Payment Partnerships, West Africa, @theflutterwave 🎤Sola Adeyinka – CEO, Vale Finance Stephanie David – Strategic Growth & Marketing Lead, Monica Technologies 🎤Ifelade Ayodele – CEO, @myBlaaiz 🎤Seun Lanlege – CEO, @hyperbridge 🎤Kelechi Okparaocha – Managing Partner, WTS Blackwoodstone 🎤Ayo Ogunlowo – Group Chairman, Winter Holding 🎤Michael Adesola – MD/CEO, @BelemaFintech 🎤Adebowale Banjo – CEO, @MyCoverAI 🎤Wealth Jumbo – Human Resources Manager, Andray Finance 🎤Adewale Akinpelu – Marketing Executive, @Monicanigeria 🎤Abdulfattah Adesanya – Solutions Architect Manager, @Equinix West Africa 🎤Elsie Godwin – Co-Founder, @Cashwisefinance Join us at the Civic Centre, VI Lagos, on 30 July 2026! 1,700+ Attendees | 40+ Exhibitors | 400+ Companies Earlybird tickets close out this weekend, book your pass now at 50% off standard price; fintech.eventhive.ng