Fintech in the Caribbean: Where Cash Meets the Future! - Empowering Diaspora Communities with Seamless Remittances and Financial Solutions Across Latin America and the Caribbean

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In this episode of Fintech Confidential: Leaders One on One, host Tedd Huff speaks with Pascale Elie, Co-FOunder & Chairperson of Cellpay and co-founder of HaitiPay, about her work in improving financial services in LatinAmerica and the Caribbean. Pascale shares how the 2010 earthquake highlighted the need for accessible financial tools, leading to the launch of HaitiPay, Haiti’s first privately regulated fintech company. She discusses the importance of building partnerships, fostering trust, and addressing regulatory gaps to provide effective solutions.

Expanding her efforts, Pascale established Cellpay to connect diaspora funds with local economies, supporting small business investments and community development. She explains how understanding local dynamics and forming strong partnerships are essential for delivering meaningful financial services.

The conversation also covers challenges in working with traditional banks and the process of collaborating with Haiti’s central bank to create regulations that allowed fintech companies to operate independently. Pascale emphasizes practical tools like digital systems for community savings clubs, which offer secure and transparent ways for members to manage their funds.

Pascale shares advice for fintech entrepreneurs, urging them to focus on clear goals, collaborate with the right people, and adapt to unregulated markets by advocating for necessary changes. She also highlights the potential of artificial intelligence to increase efficiency and expand access to financial services, stressing that ethical use of such tools is critical.

Join Tedd Huff and Pascale Elie at the FinTech Islands Conference in Barbados from January 22-24, 2025, where they will share additional insights on improving financial services in underserved regions.

Key Highlights

 📌  How a Letter Changed Fintech in Haiti Forever

📌  Why Trust Matters More Than Tech in Financial Services

📌  The Bold Move That Made HaitiPay Stand Out

📌  The Surprising Role of the Diaspora in Local Economies

📌  The Biggest Barrier to Financial Growth Nobody Talks About

📌  What Cellpay Teaches Us About Serving Local Markets

📌  The One Question Every Fintech Founder Must Answer

📌  How Local Partnerships Became the Secret to Success

📌  How Artificial Intelligence Could Change Financial Access

📌  What Fintech Can Learn From HaitiPay’s Early Struggles

Takeaways

1️⃣ Build Trust by Prioritizing Transparency

2️⃣ Offer Instant Payment Confirmations

3️⃣ Promote Financial Literacy Programs

4️⃣ Create a Team Aligned with Your Vision

5️⃣ Digitize Savings Systems for Security and Growth

Links:

Pascale Ellie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascaleelie/

X: https://x.com/PascaleElie

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascale.elie.rene

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascaleelie/

CellPay

Website: https://cellpay.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cellpaydotcom/

X: https://x.com/cellpaydotcom

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