The CXO Conversations - Diaspora Wealth, Fintech Access, and Rebuilding Trust in African Property Markets

Synopsis:
In this live discussion from the 3i Africa event in Accra, Ghana, host Khadija Duker-Adam speaks with Hazvi Chimbetete, a financial services professional and career coach with a background spanning property, compliance, and fintech. Hazvi shares her journey from Zimbabwe to the UK, where she built a career in banking, mortgages, and regulatory compliance at institutions including HSBC. Over time, she transitioned into financial literacy and property education, helping diaspora and African communities understand how to build wealth through real estate and financial systems in more structured markets like the UK. The conversation explores the intersection of fintech and property ownership, particularly for Africans abroad managing remittances, banking friction, and cross-border financial access. Hazvi highlights how fintech can simplify diaspora banking, reduce transfer costs, and enable investment in property and other assets. The discussion also addresses broader challenges in African property markets, including weak regulation, trust deficits, and land disputes, while emphasizing the need for systems that build transparency, financial inclusion, and long-term wealth creation.