In this episode of *Breaking Banks Africa*, host **Matteo Rizzi** sits down with **Waleed Sadek**, Founder and CEO of Fintra Holding and Paysky, to explore how interoperable payment infrastructure is transforming financial ecosystems across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. Waleed shares the vision behind his group’s four businesses, from national payment systems and cross-border payment networks to digital banking platforms and Banking-as-a-Service. The conversation also examines the future of payments, digital banking, stablecoins, and financial inclusion, highlighting the importance of connecting emerging markets through scalable technology. The episode also previews Waleed’s participation as a speaker at the **Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum**, taking place in **Uzbekistan from 24–26 August**, where he will discuss how emerging economies can accelerate financial innovation through interoperable infrastructure, digital banking, and cross-border collaboration, while building stronger bridges between Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Waleed SadekGuest
Matteo RizziHost
