Building Global Businesses from Africa: USD Payments, Compliance & Growth
Going global from Africa is becoming easier, but receiving USD payments, working with international customers, and operating across different countries also comes with new challenges.
Businesses can face delayed payments, frozen accounts, failed onboarding, banking restrictions, or regulatory reviews when their payment and compliance processes are not properly set up.
This virtual session is designed for businesses and teams managing international payments or preparing to expand beyond their home market. We’ll look at how to build payment and compliance processes that can support growth without creating unnecessary risk.
You’ll learn how to approach compliance as part of everyday business operations, not something to think about only when a regulator, bank, or payment provider comes asking.
What We’ll Cover
We’ll explore practical questions that businesses operating across borders face:
Why are African businesses facing more scrutiny from global banks and payment providers?
What are the common compliance mistakes businesses make when operating internationally?
How do AML/CFT requirements affect cross-border payments in practice?
How can businesses manage USD collections and international settlements safely?
What should businesses have in place before expanding into new markets?
What do banks, payment providers, and regulators look for during compliance reviews?
Why do international payment accounts sometimes get delayed, restricted, or frozen?
How can finance, operations, product, and compliance teams work together more effectively?
How can businesses balance fast growth with regulatory requirements?
How can technology help businesses improve monitoring, controls, and compliance?
Expect practical examples, real-world perspectives, and useful takeaways for businesses looking to grow internationally while keeping their payment and compliance operations strong.
Who Should Attend
Fintech founders and executives
Startups and SMEs receiving international or USD payments
Finance, treasury, and operations teams managing cross-border payments
Compliance, AML/CFT and risk professionals
Product and operations teams working on payment infrastructure
Remote-first businesses and digital service providers with international clients
Banks and payment service providers working with African businesses
Investors and other stakeholders supporting African businesses expanding globally
If your business receives USD payments, works with international customers, or is looking to expand across borders, this session is for you.