10/08/2017
Fintech innovation for African banks
The main objective of the new service is to push forward the digitization of the financial industry in Africa.
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10/05/2017
Mcash, NaijaBet.com partner on easy funding for users
Fidelity Bank said all users are to ensure that the phone numbers they have registered on the NaijaBet.com website are the same with the number used in initiating the payment
10/04/2017
Oradian named Top 100 African FinTech and winner of the European FinTech Award
Based on Oradian co-founder Julian Oehrlein’s pitch, the jury named Oradian the winner of this year’s European FinTech Award.
09/27/2017
Standard Bank’s online platform still best broker
The awards are also becoming increasingly important as many individuals are taking a more active role in managing their retirement savings.
09/26/2017
Rwanda banking on new technology to boost economy
Some 80% of its territory is already reached by 4G mobile coverage.
09/26/2017
Dutch programme to boost bank-fintech collaboration in Africa
FinForward will promote a range of solutions, from lending and alternative credit scoring to payments and cyber security.
09/25/2017
Nigeria readies 10 startups for GITEX 2017
NITDA’s Director General, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, said the agency remains committed to its mandate to build a technology ecosystem that thrives on indigenous manpower connected to the global IT community.
09/25/2017
SA’s Standard Bank joins global INV Fintech accelerator
Standard Bank has also commited to providing mentorship to startups in the INV accelerator.
09/21/2017
Standard Bank of South Africa Joins INV Fintech Accelerator
Partners of INV Fintech receive exposure to the startups in the INV accelerator program, and network with other innovation-minded financial services professionals.
09/21/2017
Should Banks Fear Fintech?
Giving reason why he had to assemble financial technology experts to discuss the future of banking.
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