03/01/2018
To achieve its objectives, the conference underscored the instrumental role played by collaborative efforts by all sectors through leveraging rapid development in the MNO space, especially mobile money.
03/01/2018
This Messenger experience will launch in Nigeria, where Mastercard will pilot a new Masterpass QR bot to help business owners' move beyond cash transactions to accepting QR payments.
02/28/2018
With ORABANK’s move to digital imminent, CR2 is seen as the ideal partner to expand its channel offering and help the bank continue to compete at the highest levels.
02/27/2018
FinTechs drive revitalization of the financial services customer journey
02/22/2018
“For instance, Rwanda, where the summit is taking place, is seeking to move from a cash-based economy to a digital one."
02/21/2018
Automation may pose a threat to jobs, but it also puts an added psychological pressure on staff who have to keep pace with the robots
02/20/2018
In January, it was announced that the Virgin Group invested in the Cape Town-based wiGroup, which will use the funds to fast-track its expansion into emerging and developed markets.
02/20/2018
Africa is the last frontier for payment companies.
02/19/2018
Global wallet and exchange Luno reported 2000 BTC worth of transactions in November 2017
02/15/2018
In 2015, First National Bank (FNB) became the first financial institution in the country to launch an MVNO, using Cell C’s infrastructure.
02/14/2018
However, there are many barriers to wider use of new technology where a step change is needed in attitudes and approaches towards innovation.
02/14/2018
As an innovation hub, the FOUNDeRY gives RMB the space to experiment safely with new ideas and encourages people to think differently while still striving for excellence each day.
02/14/2018
Absa became a direct CLS settlement member at the end of 2017, having previously been an associate member, operating through Barclays.
02/13/2018
As an innovation hub, the FOUNDeRY gives RMB the space to experiment safely with new ideas and encourages people to think differently while still striving for excellence each day.
02/13/2018
The SARB expects to complete the review in the second half of 2018.
02/13/2018
Mauritius plans to establish a sovereign fund to provide seed capital for development of financial technology or fintech activities in the island nation.
02/11/2018
As wealth management businesses grow they start facing some internal challenges such as regulatory changes, increased demand from clients/investors and accessibility to back-office data.
02/06/2018
UnionPay is one of the world's leading card payments systems and hosts the majority of transactions in China.
02/02/2018
The financing institution believes mobile phone penetration is critical to sustainable development and the role played by tech start-ups.
01/31/2018
South Africa has a relatively small, but growing fintech industry