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The Africa Financial Industry Summit, AFIS, has unveiled the winners of the 2nd edition of the AFIS Awards. Since 2022, this prestigious award has been honoring five companies, leaders, and governors for their remarkable impact on financial growth in Africa.
An eminent jury, composed of professionals and experts in the sector, meticulously selected one winner in each category from over 30 nominations. This year’s winners once again demonstrate their resilience and dynamism in the development of a robust and inclusive financial industry.
The award ceremony took place during the gala dinner of the Africa Financial Industry Summit 2023, held on Thursday, November 16, in Lomé, Togo. The winners were celebrated in front of an audience composed of high-profile figures from the public and private finance sectors, as well as opinion leaders from across the African continent and internationally.
AFIS Awards 2023
The AFIS Awards 2023 announced the winners of various categories that celebrate the achievements of African fintech innovators. The African Champion award went to United Bank for Africa (UBA), a leading pan-African financial institution that provides banking services to more than 20 million customers across 20 African countries. The Disrupter of the Year award was given to Yellow Card App, a cryptocurrency platform that enables users to buy and sell digital currencies with ease and security. The Woman Leader award was bestowed upon Coura TINE SENE, the Regional Director of UMOA – Wave Digital, a mobile money service that operates in eight West African countries.
Innovative Deal Of The Year
La Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) and EDC Investment Corporation (Ecobank Group) have received awards for the IPO of Orange Côte d’Ivoire.
“Building on our strong history of collaboration, Mazars proudly continues its commitment to driving excellence and innovation in the financial industry at the Africa Financial Industry Summit. Our dedicated team of a dozen of experts, featuring four inspirational speakers, enriched discussions on vital regional issues. We are honored to have illuminated the remarkable accomplishments and exceptional individuals shaping Africa’s financial landscape at this year’s awards ceremony, underscoring our unwavering dedication to progress and prosperity in the region.” Charles de Boisriou, Partner and Member of the Africa Board at Mazars
One of AFIS’ ambitions is to contribute to the development of a world-class financial sector. The five winners of the AFIS AWARDS 2023 are a perfect example of the professionalism and expertise that the continent needs” – Ramatoulaye Goudiaby, Director of the Africa Financial Industry Summit – AFIS
Founded by Jeune Afrique Media Group in 2021, with the support of IFC (World Bank Group), AFIS is a sister organization of the AFRICA CEO FORUM, the leading platform for the African private sector. AFIS’ objective is to build a robust financial industry that serves the real economy and sustainable development. Bringing together the most influential figures and institutions in African finance, as well as regulators, AFIS works to improve financial inclusion and the emergence of a truly pan-African financial services industry. Discover our program and speakers for AFIS 2023.
