04/13/2015
Stanbic IBTC Bank Gets ISO 27001 Certification on Information Security
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04/10/2015
Standard Bank introduces biometric mobile banking
Global downloads of biometric-enabled apps will reportedly hit 6 million this year
04/10/2015
Nigeria’s Zenith Bank seeks boost in retail banking
The bank’s offering in the retail space include the Aspire account targeting the youth
04/10/2015
UBA Deploys New IT Platform
We have also made these applications more accessible by providing a seamless, self-service enrolment process
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.