Morocco has taken a significant step toward the future of finance with the launch of the country’s first-ever CFO/DAF Meeting, a landmark gathering dedicated to the transformation of payments, digital invoicing, and connected finance.
Organized by the Interbank Electronic Banking Center (CMI) in Casablanca, the event brought together a powerful coalition of policymakers, financial executives, bankers, technology innovators, accountants, consultants, and business leaders to explore how digital technologies are reshaping the financial landscape.
Held under the theme “E-Invoice, Digital Payment and Connected Finance,” the forum highlighted the rapid changes redefining the finance function, from automated invoicing and digital collections to artificial intelligence, data analytics, APIs, and integrated enterprise systems.
The event comes at a time when Morocco is accelerating its digital transformation agenda and positioning itself as a regional leader in financial innovation. With organizations increasingly embracing automation and real-time financial management, industry leaders described the meeting as a crucial platform for aligning public policy, technology, and business needs.
Speaking at the event, CMI Chief Executive Officer Rachid Saihi emphasized that the transformation underway extends far beyond payment processing.
“The transformation of the finance function is no longer limited to the digitalization of payments. It now affects the entire financial cycle of the company—from invoicing and collection to reconciliation, management and data exploitation,” he said.
“With this first CFO/DAF Meeting in Morocco, we wanted to create a space for convergence between institutions, companies, banks, technology players and experts, in order to support a transformation that is becoming increasingly strategic for the Moroccan economy.”
Throughout the day, participants examined how emerging technologies are changing the way organizations manage financial operations. Discussions focused on regulatory developments around electronic invoicing, integration between banking systems and enterprise software, process automation, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in decision-making.
One of the major highlights was the presentation of WaSL, a new service integration gateway developed by CMI. The platform is designed to connect businesses, public institutions and service providers directly with banking applications, digital wallets and payment ecosystems already used by millions of Moroccans, creating more seamless and connected customer experiences.
CMI’s role in the country’s financial ecosystem was also underscored by impressive operational figures. In 2025, the institution processed more than 500 million transactions, representing over 323 billion Moroccan dirhams in financial flows, demonstrating its central role in connecting citizens, businesses, banks and government services.
Industry observers say the inaugural CFO/DAF Meeting signals the emergence of a new era for Morocco’s finance sector—one in which digital payments, data-driven decision-making, automation and artificial intelligence will become critical tools for competitiveness and growth.
The event concluded with the release of the CFO Morocco 2026 Barometer, offering valuable insights into how Moroccan businesses perceive their readiness for e-invoicing, process automation, systems integration and AI adoption.
As Morocco continues its journey toward a more connected digital economy, the CFO/DAF Meeting is expected to become a flagship annual platform for shaping the future of finance, fostering collaboration and driving innovation across the country’s rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.
Quotes:
“Digital transformation is no longer an option for finance leaders; it is becoming a necessity for resilience, efficiency and competitiveness.”
“The convergence of payments, data, artificial intelligence and regulatory innovation is creating unprecedented opportunities for Moroccan businesses.”
“By bringing together regulators, banks, technology providers and corporate leaders, this forum lays the foundation for a smarter and more connected financial ecosystem in Morocco.”
