09/28/2017
Australia's CBA set to launch TymeDigital online bank in South Africa
TymeDigital is set to challenge Capitec’s rise as a low-cost bank.
Retail Banking
09/27/2017
Of Capital Importation and Segmentation among Banks
The rise in the level of capital importation as more investors react positively to the new CBN’s foreign exchange management strategies.
09/26/2017
Afreximbank to bailout Zim
Afreximbank recognises that long term sustainable growth and development of Africa
09/23/2017
Merchant Bank Ranks Morocco Third Most Attractive Country for Investments in Africa
South Africa was knocked off the top spot by Egypt, with rising concerns about the country’s governance and institutional strength.
09/20/2017
AAI awards Zenith Bank Founder Jim Ovia
AAI alumni are at the forefront of Africa’s public, non-profit, and private sectors.
09/20/2017
FMO and above & beyond launch Fintech platform for African Banks to accelerate financial inclusion
It will also enable them to service difficult to reach segments such as the bottom of the pyramid, women and small entrepreneurs.
09/19/2017
Morocco's Attijariwafa Sees Egypt Unit as Major Driver of Growth
The currency plans have been postponed at least twice.
09/17/2017
ZB Bank discontinues manual RTGS, goes exclusive with internet banking
You will need your card number and PIN to register.
09/13/2017
Stanbic Changes Leadership
We aim to further enhance our collective depth of skill.
09/13/2017
We’re ready for mergers, acquisitions among banks
He was at the PAC with other officials of the BoG to answer questions on the operations of the central bank as captured in the Auditor General's Report.
09/12/2017
Conditions Conducive for Islamic Finance Expansion in Morocco- Al Baraka Bank
Morocco is attractive for Islamic banks partly because of a competitive landscape that is free from large western lenders, which can often nudge them for larger deals in the Gulf and Southeast Asia, he said.
09/10/2017
Sudanese Banks ready to open foreign branches on lifting of US sanctions
The State Minister also confirmed that the United Arab Bank has approved Sudan’s Bank of Khartoum’s final license to practice banking and open branches in the UAE after the Bank’s fulfillment of the basic regulatory and commercial requir
09/10/2017
Access Bank Makes Strong Positioning Statement with Global Recognitions
Access Bank Plc falls in the second category.
09/08/2017
National Bank of Kenya upgrades Finastra core banking system
National Bank will be closing its branches during the go-live.
09/07/2017
Ecobank shuts down 10 branches; over 180 outsourced employees dismissed
We have disengaged some of our outsourced staff due to most of clients moving onto our digital platforms
09/07/2017
East Africa’s banks optimistic outlook despite challenges
This is partly a function of strong economic growth, particularly in comparison with the rest of Africa.
09/07/2017
UBA Reaps Benefits of Pan-African Expansion
The audited 2017 H1 results showed improved growth across major performance indicators.
09/04/2017
Ghana: Ut, Capital Banks Takeover - in Whose Interest?
Ten years on from 2007, the bank has been able to sustain itself on the Ghana Stock Exchange as well as get the public to accept its name as GCB Bank, instead of Ghana Commercial Bank.
09/01/2017
SA lending platform Prodigy Finance chose London for ‘pro-business regulation
South Africa has yet to develop regulation on peer-to-peer lending or equity crowdfunding, while the UK has of late been praised for crafting rules that are fair and balanced.
08/31/2017
The budget bank rattling South Africa's financial sector
But steers clear of the more complex financial products offered by rivals.