Fintech
Top 10 global fintech trade associations supporting innovation
The fintech sector is booming. As banks look to integrate the latest technologies, fintechs are stepping in to provide solutions that are advancing financial services.
Trade associations provide a platform for the industry to promote great voices and advocates, dispelling doubts about technology implementation and supporting innovation.
Associations can lobby governments for favorable regulations and promote linkages between different sectors and other trade bodies.
Here we look at the top 10 fintech trade associations from around the world.
10. The FinTech Association of South Africa
The FinTech Association of South Africa (FINASA) plays a significant role in what is an emerging fintech market and Africa’s largest economy. The country has already produced notable success stories, including Cape Town’s JUMO, a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform, and Johannesburg’s MFS Africa, a pioneer in the payments industry. FINASA’s mission includes promoting trust by promoting transparent and ethical practices, working with regulators to inform policy decisions, and ensuring that the fintech sector operates in line with the interests of consumers.