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About the Connected Fintech and Commerce community<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Beginning in 2020, the Connected Fintech and Commerce community is a global initiative designed to drive progress in mobile fintech. Our aim is to unite stakeholders across the mobile and financial sectors, and provide a means to realise shared goals and provide clear guidance on how to achieve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look for ways to use cutting-edge technologies like AI and ML in fintech to make payments and commerce more convenient and secure. Our fintech community initiative helps identify opportunities, such as the development of advanced fintech apps that meet the needs of businesses and consumers alike. We also highlight and promote the role of mobile payments and APIs in enabling secure and seamless transactions. Crucially, we identify emerging fraud risks and help the industry stay protected against evolving financial threats and scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GSMA\u2019s long history in mobile commerce growth and digital identity means we have both expertise and strong relationships across the financial sector. This helps us understand the needs of the broader ecosystem and focus on solutions that service the wider industry and its customers. This includes using mobile network data to combat fraud, improving risk assessment through alternative data sources, and expanding financial inclusion. These are critical for building trust and delivering value across global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through our fintech community Forum, events, and collaborative projects, the GSMA\u2019s Connected Fintech and Commerce community serves as a hub for knowledge-sharing and innovation. Join us and advance mobile fintech and drive meaningful change in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connected Fintech and Commerce Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Forum<\/strong>, part of the GSMA\u2019s Connected Fintech and Commerce initiative, unites industry leaders to solve shared challenges. It provides a platform to set priorities, share insights, and develop actionable strategies for advancing mobile fintech and commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The forum focuses on critical issues such as fraud prevention, financial inclusion, mobile payments, mobile commerce growth, and conversational commerce. Members identify emerging trends and evaluate their potential for product development to solve common market challenges. Our quarterly meetings help define industry priorities that benefit businesses and consumers alike.

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Connected Fintech and Commerce: key priorities and opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What are the key focus areas for 2025?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In 2025, the fintech community is prioritising four key themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Fraud threats<\/strong> \u2013 Shaping industry strategies to combat financial fraud and scams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fintech enterprises<\/strong> \u2013 Exploring new enterprise opportunities in fintech<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Commerce innovation<\/strong> \u2013 Examining the role of AI and emerging technologies in financial services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Industry collaboration<\/strong> \u2013Using GSMA Open Gateway APIs and case studies to drive fintech advancements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    How does the community support fintech innovation?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    The community provides collaboration opportunities<\/strong> for GSMA members and fintech partners to build and deploy new solutions. It also offers insights, case studies, and discussions<\/strong> to track global fintech developments and support industry growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    What is the Connected Fintech and Commerce Forum, and who should join?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    The Fintech Forum<\/strong> is a platform for industry leaders to set priorities, share insights, and develop strategies<\/strong> for advancing mobile fintech. It is ideal for mobile operators, financial institutions, technology providers, and fintech innovators<\/strong> looking to collaborate on solutions for fraud prevention, mobile payments, financial inclusion, and digital commerce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n



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