CFC Hosts African Stage of FinTechAD Global Competition

Casablanca Finance City (CFC) will host Sept.19 the African leg of the global tour organized by the FinTech Abu Dhabi, an international roadshow for the selection of the best FinTech start-ups and talents in the world.

The competition, which is co-organized by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Unbound, includes stops and pitching sessions at the financial hubs of Frankfurt, Milan, Luxembourg, Amman, Cairo and Riyadh.

The winners of each leg of the FinTechAD Tour will be part of the FinTech 50, which will present their solutions to an international audience of financial institutions, regulators, corporates and media at ADGM’s flagship event FinTechAD due October 21-23.

Firms can also enter the FinTechAD Innovation Challenge where FinTech companies are selected to solve real industry issues and problems affecting Abu Dhabi and the region.

Selected winners of the FinTechAD Innovation Challenge will also benefit from the opportunity to relocate their business to Abu Dhabi and qualify for various entrepreneur support programs, funding schemes, and collaborative projects with corporate champions

Casablanca Finance City, located at the crossroads of continents, is recognized as the leading financial center in Africa and a partner of the largest international financial centers.

CFC has built a strong membership community of finance companies, regional headquarters for multinationals, service providers and holding companies. It is committed to promoting the African expertise of its members while stimulating synergies and business opportunities within its network.