When Openness Meets Strategy: What the EU’s FiDA Decision Means for the Future of Digital Finance and Inclusion

The European Union has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the architecture of digital finance. In late September 2025, EU finance ministers agreed to advance the Financial Data Access (FiDA) Regulation, a cornerstone of Europe’s “open finance” framework that builds on PSD2 but extends far beyond banking.Yet one aspect of the decision drew global attention: … Lire la suite When Openness Meets Strategy: What the EU’s FiDA Decision Means for the Future of Digital Finance and Inclusion

Les institutions financières et les fonds de la diaspora africaine

J'ai participé au podcast de Welly Diallo suite à sa charmante invitation et nous avons parlé de l'argent de la diaspora africaine, et des inititiatives des institutions financières dans ce domaine. Le podcast est disponible sur Apple Podcast, Spotify. Bonne écoute!

Crypto what?

As an expert in payments - or banking & financial services more broadly - I am often asked by my friends and family about what I am doing exactly. I try to explain but very often loose their attention... until I talk about crypto and Bitcoin. They guess I should have an opinion on new … Lire la suite Crypto what?

Monnaies digitales, instruments d’inclusion financière pour les pays émergents ?

Les promesses de rapidité, de transparence et de moindre coût associées aux crypto-actifs séduisent les populations des marchés émergents faiblement bancarisés et qui pâtissent d’une monnaie fiat instable. Un essor qui est surveillé de près par les autorités. Les banques centrales émergentes sont ainsi en première ligne pour émettre leur propre monnaie digitale. Les avantages … Lire la suite Monnaies digitales, instruments d’inclusion financière pour les pays émergents ?

Digital Currencies

We had an AMAZING! conversation with Meirav Harel and Nilixa Devlukia, THE most knowledgeable people in this field, who happen to be women 😉 With the support of the European Women Payments Network (EWPN) We discussed what the next steps will be in the giant checkmate of the #financial world- Bitcoin vs DCEP vs Diem- Is China pushing to replace the #dollar as … Lire la suite Digital Currencies

CBF – Business Bootcamp 7: Financial services – what do banks offer?

This module will focus on the different options for financing, focusing on what banks offer, and how to assess if they are right for your financing needs. By the end of this session, you will be able to understand the bank’s own objectives and decide if what the bank offers is suitable for your business … Lire la suite CBF – Business Bootcamp 7: Financial services – what do banks offer?