Synopsis:
Live from the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2026 in Kigali, Matteo Rizzi hosts Steve Haley (Mojaloop) in the CXO Conversations studio. They explore how inclusive instant payment systems are transforming economies by enabling real-time, low-cost transactions across entire populations. Rwanda emerges as a leading example, showcasing how digital payment infrastructure can drive financial inclusion and economic growth. The discussion also highlights the challenges of cross-border interoperability and the importance of open standards. For entrepreneurs, the rise of this infrastructure opens new opportunities to build innovative financial solutions on top of national payment systems.
About Steve Haley
Steve has led diverse impact-driven teams for 22 years in over 10 countries between work in the government, non-profit and the private sector. He aims to influence a more equitable and fair world, particularly through inclusive financial services. At the Mojaloop Foundation, he is driving interoperable real time payments that reach everyone by helping various stakeholders to understand their role in building locally owned, locally controlled, and locally operated payments infrastructure. He holds degrees in Mathematics from West Point and the University of Padova.