ABSTRACT

Against a background of calls to prioritise the improvement of financial inclusion in Africa, this book provides an analysis of current financial inclusion measures in Southern Africa. Evaluating the existing strengths and weaknesses of financial inclusion in Africa, it identifies opportunities to improve inclusive financial services and aid poverty reduction in the region. With a focus on South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe as case studies for assessing current financial inclusion in the context of particular challenges faced by unbanked and underbanked customers, who are easy targets for cybercriminals due to low levels of digital literacy, it looks into the regulation and promotion of financial inclusion in Southern Africa. The book explores financial inclusion in the context of digital transformation in the 21st century, examining the regulation and promotion of financial inclusion in the context of digital transformation, as well as the challenges related to financial inclusion. Suggesting improvements to aspects of company law, securities and financial markets in the Southern African Development Community region, the book offers a comprehensive study on the regulation and promotion of financial inclusion in the Southern African Development Community region. It will be essential reading for students and academics researching financial inclusion, international economic law and development.

chapter 2|28 pages

South Africa's initial implementation of the Financial Action Task Force's customer identity verification standards

Perspectives and reflection on regulatory processes and approaches

chapter 3|14 pages

Financial inclusion or exclusion

A British perspective on poor underwriting questions in insurance law

chapter 4|16 pages

“Shareholder capitalism” or an all-inclusive stakeholder model

What is the preferred corporate governance model for South Africa?

chapter 7|23 pages

Mobile money

A double-edged sword to financial inclusion and Covid-19 prevention in Botswana