Forbes: Elizabeth Rossiello on How Africa Is Defining the Future of Mobile Finance

In Forbes, AZA Finance CEO Elizabeth Rossiello was featured in Douglas B. Laney’s article “Telcos Are Becoming Banks For The Next 2 Billion Customers.” The piece explores how telecommunications companies across Africa are becoming key players in financial inclusion, with fintech leaders like AZA Finance providing the infrastructure that enables this transformation.

Elizabeth discussed how Africa’s fintech growth is shaped by local realities, not by replicating Western banking models. She noted that the continent’s 54 markets each require their own regulatory, currency, and operational approaches, and that mobile money has allowed millions to move directly into the digital economy.

Her comments reflect AZA Finance’s mission to expand financial access across frontier markets through payments, foreign exchange, and treasury infrastructure designed for scale and resilience.

Watch the full article here.