Managers of Wealth Africa

Orange and Ecobank launch money transfer service between Orange Money accounts and bank accounts in Africa

A joint strategy to enhance mobile financial services and to increase access to banking services across Africa

Objectway Launches Next-Generation Investment Management Platform, Illumas

Objectway a leading provider of software and services to the EMEA investment management industry, today announced the release of its next-generation wealth and investment management platform—illumas

Charles River Wins “Best Portfolio Management Software Provider” at MENA FM Fund Services Awards

Charles River, a front- and middle-office investment management solution provider, was named “Best Portfolio Management Software Provider” at the MENA FM Fund Services Awards 2015.

DataPro boss urges banks to embrace anti-money laundering measures

BANKS have been told to see anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) compliance as an obligation because of the need to insulate banks and other financial institutions against activities of criminals.

Advent Software acquired by rival for $2.7 billion

"It's a great outcome for our investors," Hess said Monday.

Standard Bank unveils new innovation hub

The lab enables Standard Bank to research and test in a controlled environment, before releasing new solutions into the market.

AfDB, MasterCard broaden financial inclusion in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and MasterCard have announced a broad collaboration that aims to expand financial inclusion across the African continent.

Nigeria: e-Banking - UBA Introduces Mobile POS

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has introduced the mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) terminals to support customers' e-banking transactions

Mobile Banking Market In Sub-Saharan Africa Could Be Worth $1.3B In Four Years

But it’s not just a business opportunity. The boom could help connect millions of people with a formal banking system they wouldn’t have access to otherwise.

UBA partners with Vodacom for data & broadband

The United Bank for Africa has revealed that it has inked a partnership with Vodacom in Nigeria.

FirstBank ATMs: More than a cash machine

A distinct leader by total assets and gross earnings in the Nigerian banking industry, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, is validating its leadership position yet again as it presently accounts for 38 percent of bills payment

iMal Islamic core banking system installed in Somalia’s first Islamic bank

Premier Bank in Somalia has formally announced that it has successfully gone live with Path Solutions’ iMAL Islamic Banking & Investment System on the 29 December 2014.

Nigeria’s UBA joins Vodafone Global Enterprise

Vodafone in a statement revealed there are presently more than 1,700 enterprises on the Vodafone Global Enterprise which it said is an industry-leading track record in delivering total communication services to the world’s largest multinational corp

As mobile banking soars in Africa, swindlers target anyone with a cellphone

The mobile economy is booming in Africa, allowing people to bank and shop using cellphones.

Nedbank pilots mobile payments app

Nedbank is experimenting with mobile payments services with a beacon-driven mobile app called Accolades

FirstBank, Etisalat Collude On New Mobile Money Scheme

The Central Bank of Nigeria opened up the Mobile Money highway in 2009

Mobile banking not taking off as expected, banker warns

Mobile phones have been touted as the solution to banking for the poor in Africa, given that phone penetration is so high

ICS Financial Systems extends leading presence in Africa

ICS Financial Systems Limited, a global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, partnered with new banks through expansion of its operations in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

Banking the underbanked through mobile payments

IT has been widely acknowledged that the financial inclusion initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria will be largely driven by mobile money.

Global Technology Firm Expands to Kenya

A global software and services provider for financial institutions has expanded its operations into Kenya via a partnership with Guaranty Trust Bank to provide latest banking technology.

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