Power of digital in reaching the unbanked

Join us for the flagship Financial Inclusion Forum and EY event that will delve into the recent trends and developments in inclusive finance through the lens of impact investors, local practitioners and FinTechs. Two interactive panels featuring industry leaders and movers and shakers will facilitate the discussion, with a networking reception to follow.

EY’s Jon Shepard will be discussing perspective of investors with Nadeem Shaikh (Anthemis), Suzanne Biegel (Catalyst At Large) and Jonathan Whittle (Quona Capital). Mark Scott of New York Times will lead a conversation with Norah Prida (New Finance), Hamish Thomas (EY Payments Lead) and Virraj Jatania (Pockit) on FinTech realities in expanding access to underserved populations.

Agenda

16:00 – Arrival and registration

16:30 – Welcome remarks

16:45 – Panel 1: Investor Perspective: What are the key drivers for innovation in financial inclusion?

• Moderator: Jon Shepard, EY Enterprise Growth Services

Panellists:

• Jonathan Whittle – Partner, Quona Capital
• Nadeem Shaikh -  Founder, Anthemis
• Suzanne Biegel – Founder, Catalyst At Large

17:30 – Panel 2: At the Coalface:  How is digitisation including product design and client experience serving the financially excluded?

• Moderator: Mark Scott (New York Times, European Technology Correspondent)

Panellists:

• Norah Prida – Founder, New Finance
• Hamish Thomas - EY Payments Lead
• Virraj Jatania – CEO, Pockit

18:15 – Networking reception

19:00 – Close  

We hope you can join us at what’s looking to be a great event with a challenging and exciting line up of topics and attendees. We look forward to seeing you there.

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