Managers of Wealth Africa

Banks intensify efforts on customers’ biometric registration

It is an initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in conjunction with the Bankers’ Committee meant to address the safety of customers’ funds

ChamsMobile, Skye Bank partner to launch Virtual Visa Card in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s financial inclusion strategy has received another boost with ChamsMobile

FCMB Launches Mobile PoS Terminal

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has unveiled a Mobile Point of Sale (MPoS) terminal, which it christened FCMB PayPad

Misys FusionInvest wins “Best OMS provider” in the MENA Fund Manager Services Awards 2015

The MENA Fund Manager awards are designed to identify the region’s top performers from the investment management industry

KPMG offers Africa Business App

The KPMG Global Africa Practice has unveiled its Africa Business Guide App, which provides country-specific business information to potential investors.

Upwardly mobile: the power of a united approach to African payment innovation

The growing use of banking services in South Africa is driven by a national rollout of social security debit cards and strong economic growth across finance, real estate and business services sectors.

SA start-up acquired by major Australian bank

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has acquired Tyme, a South African based technology company that designs, builds and operates digital banking ecosystems.

Nedbank buys into SA cellular airtime business

Nedbank Capital is the investment banking business of the Nedbank Group.

Electronic payment systems gaining momentum in Kenya

Although use of electronic payment systems, especially use of debit and credit cards, is still low in Kenya, card companies are positioning for a slice of this market.

IFC Partners with Cignifi on mobile money in Uganda

IFC is excited to be working together with Cignifi and Airtel Uganda

Standard Bank eyes digital space in 2015

Speaking at an interaction with journalists in Blantyre, Mashanda said the bank’s digital ambitions aim to add value to its current business offerings while enriching the customer’s experience.

South African bank deploys Nuance voice biometrics

The FreeSpeech technology analyzes the client’s voice to compare it with their unique voiceprint on file

Ethiopia: Mobile Money schemes for Bankers

Netherlands-based BelCash is offering a technology called helloCash

Kenya: Chase Bank, iHub Partner to Develop Technologically Advanced Ecosystem

Chase Bank and iHub have entered into a partnership which will see the two parties co-operate towards the creation of a technologically advanced ecosystem to improve accessibility

Ethiopia launches mobile money schemes to extend banking reach

Ethiopian banks and microfinance firms are launching mobile money services

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.

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