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Fintech is expanding rapidly across West Africa, but strict regulations and limited access to financial services continue to slow growth. Few startups manage to secure full banking approval, making licensing a major hurdle in the sector. A Togolese company, Semoa, has become the first fintech in the country to receive a full-service payment institution license from the Central Bank of West African States, marking a key industry milestone.. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/.
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Source: Global Business
Publication Date: 2026-04-10T13:18:50Z
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Fintech is expanding rapidly across West Africa, but strict regulations and limited access to financial services continue to slow growth. Few startups manage to secure full banking approval, making licensing a major hurdle in the sector. A Togolese company, Semoa, has become the first fintech in the country to receive a full-service payment institution license from the Central Bank of West African States, marking a key industry milestone.
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