09/21/2017
Should Banks Fear Fintech?
Giving reason why he had to assemble financial technology experts to discuss the future of banking.
FinTech
09/19/2017
No paying via bitcoin just yet, says Pick n Pay
The South African Reserve Bank recently established a fintech programme to explore the implications of virtual currencies and other financial technologies for financial regulation and activities such as lending and investing.
09/19/2017
Path Solutions gains new core banking tech client in Sudan
He also hopes the new platform will help SFSC to “become more customer-centric”.
09/18/2017
Stanchart, MTN sign agreement for money collections
The Bank is currently in its three years US$1.5 billion investment in technology to back new initiatives.
09/18/2017
Africa a guinea pig for the feasibility of digital payment systems
Cryptocurrencies may emulate success of mobile technology
09/14/2017
Societe Generale launches new alternative to the traditional banking model in Africa
YUP is a mobile money solution for accessing a full range of transactional and financial services even without a bank account.
09/13/2017
Ecobank Deploys Radwares Attack Mitigation Solution
Radwares family of DDoS security solutions provides integrated application and network security for a best of breed, multi-layered security architecture and DDoS attack prevention.
09/13/2017
Meet Aaron Fu, The New Boss Of Africa's Largest Tech Incubator
MEST has been working with and investing in entrepreneurs in Ghana for a number of years
09/12/2017
Standard Chartered reiterates commitment to Africa's digital journey
This is just not about key markets.
09/08/2017
Seamless East Africa 2017 highlighted on banking and payments future
As he discussed harnessing the power of fintech as a catalyst for redefining financial markets.
09/06/2017
SA start-ups selected for World Bank accelerator
The success of these ventures will create a demonstration effect that can attract much-needed growth investment
09/05/2017
Artificial intelligence ‘ll drive GDP to $15.7tr, says PwC
The report draws on input from sector experts and partners at Fraunhofer, a global leader in emerging technology research and development.
09/04/2017
Bitcoin, Blockchain And Billions
The impact of Bitcoin has been compared to the day paper money replaced gold and silver.
09/04/2017
Exclusive: ADS Securities Launches Bitcoin CFD Trading to MENA Clients
ADS Securities has become the first brokerage to offer Bitcoin CFDs for clients in the MENA region.
09/04/2017
Ghana: The Evolution of Digital Banking in Ghana
People are using the digital platforms to purchase goods and services and transact businesses.
09/03/2017
Mena solar farms to power Europe underway
Ambitious Tunisian solar project may one day provide electricity to European homes
08/31/2017
Kenya’s BitPesa secures more investment to hit $10m total funding
Founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Elizabeth Rossiello said BitPesa kept raising because it had grown above and beyond projections
08/30/2017
Barclays Africa Group CIO Ashley Veasey
What is Barclays Africa doing to remain competitive in an era where fintech start-ups are challenging the established order?
08/29/2017
Nigeria’s Union Bank, CcHub launch accelerator programme
Technology-enabled startups that have gained significant traction and that are interested in partnering with Union Bank in order to scale more quickly can apply here until September 1.
08/28/2017
AnalytixInsight Announces Content Agreement With Africa Investor
The partnership will kick-off with the participation of AnalytixInsight in the Ai CEO Institutional Investment Summit meeting on September 18-19 in New York.