ABOUT FINASA
Shaping the Future of Financial Services in South Africa
The future of financial services will be shaped by those willing to collaborate, innovate and lead. FINASA brings together the organisations, innovators and decision-makers driving South Africa's fintech ecosystem, creating opportunities to influence industry outcomes and accelerate meaningful progress.
HOW WE CREATE IMPACT
COLLABORATION
Bringing fintechs, financial institutions, regulators, investors and ecosystem partners together.
INDUSTRY INFLUENCE
Representing the voice of the industry through regulatory engagement and advocacy.
FINANCIAL INCLUSION
Supporting innovation that expands access to
financial services and opportunity.
INNOVATION & INSIGHT
Sharing knowledge, research and
perspectives that help shape the future.
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OUR STORY
WHY WE STARTED FINASA
FINASA was established in 2022 to create a stronger, more connected fintech ecosystem in South Africa.
We bring together fintechs, financial institutions, regulators, investors and industry partners to collaborate, share knowledge and help shape the future of financial services.
Through industry engagement, thought leadership and ecosystem initiatives, we work to support innovation, financial inclusion and sustainable growth across the sector.
MEET OUR TEAM
THE PEOPLE BEHIND FINASA
Our leadership team brings together deep expertise across financial services, technology and regulation, providing the strategic direction, industry insight and collaborative leadership that drive FINASA's mission to strengthen South Africa's fintech ecosystem.
KAGISHO DICHABE
Kagisho is the Co-Founder and Chairman of FINASA, where he champions innovation, digital inclusion and the growth of South Africa's fintech ecosystem. A strategic business leader with extensive experience in digital transformation, business architecture and ecosystem development, he is passionate about expanding access to economic opportunities through technology and ensuring the fintech industry has a strong voice in shaping the future of financial services.
Chairman
DARREN FRANKS
Darren is the Co-Founder and CEO of FINASA, where he works to strengthen collaboration across South Africa's fintech ecosystem and drive meaningful engagement between industry, regulators and policymakers. With more than a decade of experience supporting fintech growth across Africa and other emerging markets, he is a recognised industry leader, advisor and speaker with expertise spanning digital banking, payments, lending, RegTech and digital assets.
Chief Executive Officer
DANIELLE LAWRENCE
As COO of FINASA, Danielle is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and execution of our strategy. She has been instrumental in building FINASA into one of South Africa's leading fintech industry associations, driving member growth, industry engagement, strategic partnerships and regulatory collaboration. Through her work with fintechs, financial institutions, regulators and ecosystem partners, Danielle ensures the industry has an influential voice in shaping the future of financial services.
Chief Operating Officer
CURRENT INITIATIVES
DRIVING CHANGE. TOGETHER.
FINASA is actively involved in initiatives that foster collaboration, shape policy and accelerate innovation across South Africa's fintech ecosystem.
INDUSTRY WORKING
GROUPS
Collaborative forums where industry stakeholders explore emerging trends, address shared challenges and contribute to the future of financial services.
INDUSTRY
SPOTLIGHT
A thought leadership series featuring conversations with the founders, executives and innovators shaping South Africa's fintech ecosystem.
MONEY SMART WEEK
SOUTH AFRICA
Supporting financial literacy and inclusion through industry collaboration, educational resources and community-focused initiatives.
FINTECH FESTIVAL &
AWARDS
Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to shape the future of financial services and celebrate excellence.
MEET THE
CO-FOUNDERS
Open discussions with FINASA's leadership team focused on industry priorities, opportunities and ecosystem development.
REGULATORY
ENGAGEMENT
Ongoing engagement with regulators, policymakers and industry bodies to help shape a more innovative and inclusive financial sector.
From industry engagement and thought leadership to financial inclusion and collaboration, these initiatives reflect FINASA's commitment to building a stronger fintech ecosystem for all South Africans.
BRINGING THE ECOSYSTEM TOGETHER
WE WORK ALONGSIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL ECOSYSTEM
