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Jean-Marie Kananura

Chief Investment Officer | Kigali International Financial Centre

Jean-Marie KANANURA is the Chief Investment Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa. Jean-Marie joined Rwanda Finance as a Business Development Manager in charge of the Central and West African region. Jean-Marie is a Finance professional with more than 15 years of experience in the Banking sector. Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jean-Marie worked with Euroclear Bank Brussels, where he worked in Asset Servicing and Securities Post-Trading Operations focusing on Project Management, Business Process Management, and Continuous Improvement. Jean-Marie holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from ICHEC Brussels Management School and an Executive Master’s Degree in Finance from Solvay Brussels School.
Jean-Marie KANANURA is the Chief Investment Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa. Jean-Marie joined Rwanda Finance as a Business Development Manager in charge of the Central and West African region. Jean-Marie is a Finance professional with more than 15 years of experience in the Banking sector. Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jean-Marie worked with Euroclear Bank Brussels, where he worked in Asset Servicing and Securities Post-Trading Operations focusing on Project Management, Business Process Management, and Continuous Improvement. Jean-Marie holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from ICHEC Brussels Management School and an Executive Master’s Degree in Finance from Solvay Brussels School.
Panel Discussion: Driving Financial Inclusion and Enhancing Access for Underserved Populations through Strategic Partnerships and Fintech Ecosystems

This session will explore how strategic partnerships and the development of fintech ecosystems are essential for driving financial inclusion and alleviating poverty, particularly in emerging markets. The discussion will emphasize collaborations between financial institutions, fintech companies, and governments, focusing on creating frameworks that enhance access to financial services for underserved populations.


Additionally, the panel will examine how cross-border partnerships can boost financial innovation and economic empowerment.

There will also be a focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s efforts under Vision 2030, discussing insights from the plan’s drafting and ongoing initiatives aimed at improving financial inclusion and supporting economic development both within KSA and as a model for other regions.


24° TRENDS
Day 2

partners

Financial Sector Development Program
Saudi Central Bank
Capital Market Authority
Insurance Authority
Fintech Saudi
Tahaluf