Experts discuss cybersecurity for real-time cross-border payments at Inclusive FinTech Forum
Date: 2026-03-11
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Leaders
in financial technology and cybersecurity have gathered at the Inclusive
FinTech Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, to examine strategies for securing real-time
cross-border payment systems as digital financial infrastructure continues to
expand globally.
The
discussion, titled “Securing the Global Payments Highway: Cybersecurity for
Real-Time Cross-Border Transactions,” was moderated by Zekarias Amsalu Dubale,
Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Africa Fintech Summit.
Panelists included Bertrand Ndengiyingoma, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at the National Bank of Rwanda; Ghislaine Kayigi, Chief Cybersecurity Standards Officer at the National Cyber Security Authority Rwanda; Lasbery C. Oludimu, Vice President of Global Operations and Managing Director at Yellow Card Nigeria; and Neil N., Chief Strategy Officer at XTransfer.
The
panel focused on the growing importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding
financial infrastructure as cross-border payment systems become faster and more
interconnected across Africa and beyond.
Participants
emphasized that while real-time payment technologies are transforming global
finance by improving speed and accessibility, strong cybersecurity frameworks
are essential to maintain trust, protect transactions and ensure the resilience
of digital payment systems.
The
discussion formed part of broader conversations at the forum on strengthening
financial infrastructure, promoting secure digital payments and advancing
inclusive fintech ecosystems across the continent.
