The South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority, in partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, is hosting a symposium in Cape Town on 19 June 2026 focused on advancing financial education in Africa. The event is intended to bring together policymakers, regulators, financial education practitioners, industry leaders and international experts to share expertise and strengthen collaboration on financial education, financial literacy, financial inclusion and consumer protection across the continent. The agenda centres on the current state of financial literacy in Africa and how to build on recent progress in financial inclusion. Discussions will highlight the role of national financial literacy strategies and draw on the OECD Recommendation on Financial Literacy. Sessions will also examine risks linked to digitalisation, including fraud and scams, and consider how financial education programmes can better reach and equip consumers, particularly vulnerable populations. The symposium follows the first meeting of the OECD-INFE Africa Network on 18 June, also hosted by the FSCA. The network includes 30 public authorities representing 36 countries and is intended to strengthen regional cooperation and accelerate progress in financial education and consumer protection frameworks across Africa.
South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority2026-06-19
South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority and OECD host Cape Town symposium on financial education in Africa
The South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the OECD are hosting a Cape Town symposium on 19 June 2026 to advance financial education, financial literacy and consumer protection in Africa. Discussions will cover national financial literacy strategies, recent financial inclusion progress, and digitalisation-related risks such as fraud and scams. The event follows the first meeting of the OECD-INFE Africa Network, which includes 30 public authorities from 36 countries.