04/10/2015
UBA Deploys New IT Platform
We have also made these applications more accessible by providing a seamless, self-service enrolment process
FinTech
04/09/2015
Standard Bank unveils Apple’s TouchID for app users
Standard Bank has launched a biometric mobile banking solution for clients signing into the bank’s app via iPhone or with an iPad, using Apple’s TouchID technology.
04/09/2015
Africa’s competitive business environment spurs IT services adoption
Emerging African economies are increasingly embracing IT services solutions in a bid to support their growth initiatives
04/01/2015
South African firms partners on biometric ‘voice bank’
South African credit-reporting firm TransUnion has announced plans to develop a national “Voice Bank” of voice biometric prints in partnership with biometrics firm OneVault, saying it will help businesses curb fraud and identity theft.
03/31/2015
Nedbank upgrades core banking system
Nedbank Namibia says it has embarked on an extensive upgrade of its core banking platform
03/30/2015
NIBSS: Banks Won’t Charge Customers for BVN Cards
The BVN is an initiative aimed at protecting bank customers and further strengthening the Nigerian banking system
03/29/2015
Who would lead Africa’s data revolution?
You can describe Africa as a model continent – for the good and the bad.
03/27/2015
Africa’s Debub Global Bank to deploy Oracle’s hardware and software technology
DGB is expected to benefit from consolidated customer and product details across all banking departments
03/27/2015
Somali entrepreneur to launch scheme to ease cash transfer fears
Prominent entrepreneur Liban Egal plans to launch a technology in May
03/26/2015
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans On E-Payment Products
Eighty five percent of Kenyans have adopted electronic payment products including bank accounts, mobile phone, prepaid cards or other payment products, according to a new study by MasterCard.
03/26/2015
3-D Secure compliance irks e-retailers
The Payments Association of South Africa plans to impose hefty fines for e-commerce retailers who have not implemented the 3-D Secure system for secure payments
03/25/2015
3D Secure – will it work?
Consumers and merchants know 3D Secure as the extra step between the product and the purchase
03/25/2015
Ethiopia's Zemen Bank selects CR2 BankWorld
The extension of services at Zemen Bank includes a generous selection of functionalities which will be available to both corporate and retail customers.
03/24/2015
Tackling South Africa’s R453.9 million card fraud
Consumers and merchants know 3D Secure as the extra step between the product and the purchase.
03/23/2015
Fidelity Bank Revamps ATMs
Fidelity Bank Plc has revamped its ATMs across the country as part of efforts to adapt to emerging changes in the operating environment.
03/19/2015
UBS partners Diebold on branch automation
By providing a consistent omni-channel user experience across UBS' network, the new units allow consumers to conveniently and securely execute transactions such as bill payments or get an overview of assets.
03/17/2015
FNB launches cardless withdrawals on app
South African bank First National Bank has expanded its cardless cash withdrawal feature to the latest version of its app.
03/17/2015
Advent Software Wins for Third Consecutive Year at MENA Fund Manager Fund Services Awards
Award Confirms Advent's Position as One of the Region's Leading Technology Providers
03/16/2015
New technology to increase bank’s revenue sources, cut costs
The cost of banking may soon be reduced and other channels of income harnessed with new electronic banking options introduced into the country
03/12/2015
Technology can mitigate mobile banking fraud
SIM swapping is still perhaps one of the biggest threats