Fired Up For Finance

<p>"Fired Up for Finance" is a monthly podcast by the Kigali International Financial Centre, exploring the global financial landscape, uncovering emerging trends and opportunities, and showcasing success stories from KIFC’s ecosystem. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.</p>

Insights from Global Financial Centres

In this episode of Fired Up for Finance, we sit down with Joe Moynihan, CEO of Jersey Finance, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025. We discuss the evolving dynamics of international financial centres, the strategic collaboration between Jersey and Rwanda, and the importance of global partnerships in shaping the future of finance.

04-25
01:03

Leading with Purpose, Women in Finance driving inclusion in Rwanda

In this episode, Rwanda’s leading voices in finance share how women are driving transformation, fostering innovation, and shaping a more inclusive and forward-looking financial ecosystem.

11-05
01:00:25

Catalyzing Africa's Fintech Future: Strategic alliances and the power of collaboration

Recorded at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025, this episode features Dr. Segun Aina, President of the Africa Fintech Network (AFN), as he explores how strategic alliances are driving Africa’s fintech growth. He also shares insights on the landmark AFN–KIFC partnership and its role in advancing collaboration, innovation, and inclusive finance across the continent.

09-18
34:00

From Strategy to Stewardship: A Conversation with KIFC’s New CEO

In this episode, Hortense Mudenge, the new CEO of the Kigali International Financial Centre, reflects on her transition from Chief Strategy Officer to CEO - and how she’s anchoring KIFC’s growth by embedding sustainability, maintaining leadership continuity, and focusing on long-term institutional success

08-05
15:07

Skills and capabilities for Africa's next generation of financial leaders

In this episode, we engage with policymakers, institutional leaders, and private sector experts who are building the talent and skills that will define the future of Rwanda and Africa’s financial sector.

07-09
56:23

Building Rwanda's Legal Framework For a Competitive Financial Centre

What does it take to build a world-class financial centre? It starts with a strong legal foundation, which builds trust in the jurisdiction. This Trust will attract capital, fueling economic growth. In Episode 3 of the Fired Up for Finance podcast, we explore how Rwanda is using legal reforms as a competitive advantage, creating an investor-friendly, future-ready financial hub.

05-30
39:28

Insights from Global Financial Centres

In this episode of Fired Up for Finance, we sit down with Joe Moynihan, CEO of Jersey Finance, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025. We discuss the evolving dynamics of international financial centres, the strategic collaboration between Jersey and Rwanda, and the importance of global partnerships in shaping the future of finance.

04-28
16:32

Building a Global Financial Hub: The KIFC Story

Fired up for Finance - featuring meaningful conversations with exceptional thought leaders and industry experts with firsthand experience in the financial sector. Together, we will explore the evolving global financial landscape, uncover emerging trends and opportunities, and showcase success stories within Kigali International Financial Centre’s ecosystem.

03-21
38:15

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