Webinar catch up: Joined-up Regulation for Digital Financial Services and Data Protection in Emerging Markets

How can regulators work together to protect consumers and unlock the full potential of digital financial services?

On 10 September 2026 we were delighted to share an exclusive preview of early findings from the CCAF-Fii global research initiative on Data Protection in Digital Financial Services, ahead of the full report launch in Autumn 2026.

Catch up here!

This webinar explores why cooperation between data protection authorities and financial regulators remains fragmented across many emerging markets, the risks this creates for consumers, and the opportunities being missed as digital financial ecosystems continue to grow.

Tuning in to the recording, you'll gain insight into the research's initial findings and hear from an international panel of experts as they reflect on the challenges, opportunities, and practical steps needed to strengthen regulatory coordination and support safer, more inclusive digital finance.

Thank you to our panellists and speakers:

🟢 Jose Sutton Belarmino II, Privacy Commissioner, National Privacy Commission of the Philippines

🟢 Dr Dee Allen, Board Member, Alliance of Digital Finance and Fintech Associations

🟢 Lara Douglas, Director of Implementation, Financial Stability Board (FSB)

🟢 Ali Muhammad, Deputy Director, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)

🟢 Welcome remarks by Aneth Kasebele, Senior Programme Officer (Payments Regulation, Inclusive Financial Systems team) from the Gates Foundation; Hunter Sims, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Financial Innovation for Impact; and Pavle Avramović, Director of Research & Policy, Financial Innovation for Impact.

🟢 Research insights presented by Max Bentovim, Data Protection Lead, Financial Innovation for Impact.

This research is led by Financial Innovation for Impact, in collaboration with the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School, with support from the Gates Foundation.