10 predictions for South African fintech in 2021 – the future arrived early
Covid-19 shoved South Africa’s fintech sector into the future.
From Bitcoin to payments to insurance – nothing in this sector remains unaltered.

The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield asked Dominique Collett (Head of AlphaCode and Senior Investment Executive at Rand Merchant Investments) how Covid-19 affected fintech and what she expects for the year ahead.
Collett made 10 forecasts for SA-fintech in 2021, relating to:
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Cryptocurrencies
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Digital payments
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Growth of digital platforms
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Fintechs vs the incumbents
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Behavioural science tech
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Low-cost health coverage
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Growth of B2B players
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Financial inclusion
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Rise of the gig economy
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Regulation
READ: #BizTrends2021: 10 predictions around fintech
Listen to the interview in the audio below.
This article first appeared on CapeTalk : 10 predictions for South African fintech in 2021 – the future arrived early

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