10/28/2022
StanChart to use Nairobi MSME unit as a launchpad into Africa
“The success of the Kenyan venture will definitely be the launchpad into the rest of Africa.”
FinTech
10/27/2022
NTT opens new data center in South Africa
This will provide clients with dedicated sustainable infrastructure, operational control and the design flexibility required to support their high-performance needs.
10/26/2022
How Innovation Is Impacting Business Around the World
This is making it easier for people to start and run their own businesses.
10/26/2022
South African crypto landscape primed for TradFi growth after FSCA ruling
Industry insiders believe South Africa’s move to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products could drive the adoption and legitimacy of the sector.
10/25/2022
How advanced automated operational risk management can protect your Payments Switch environment
They are typically monitored by a network operations centre (NOC) that specialises in infrastructure as opposed to the payment systems that run on those systems.
10/25/2022
Yellow Card Receives First-Ever African Crypto Licence
Yellow Card complies with global AML, Sanctions as well as the FATF Travel Rule requirements and KYC of all customers across all jurisdictions.
10/24/2022
Fidelity Discusses Bitcoin as Portfolio Insurance — Could Soon Stand in 'Stark Contrast' to Path Fiat Currencies Take
The research outlines “how bitcoin could be considered portfolio insurance” as the rising dollar impacts global currency markets.
10/21/2022
KCB and TerraPay partner to Enhance Cross-border Remittances
The Bank has been at the forefront of actively championing and accelerating financial inclusion through leveraging collaborations with fintech institutions to become a major processor of remittances and payments around the world.
10/20/2022
Eswatini Central Bank Partners With German Firm to Explore CBDC
An agreement signed by both parties aims to enable them to deepen their “understanding of the practicalities of implementing a CBDC in Eswatini.
10/20/2022
Fewer in SA are being defrauded with digital banking – but victims are losing much more
Incidents of digital banking fraud in South Africa decreased by 18% in 2021.
10/20/2022
South Africa moves to regulate crypto assets
Regulations that the authorities have said they planned to introduce include applying foreign exchange controls and licensing crypto trading companies.
10/20/2022
MRI Software Announces Acquisition of TPN Group, South Africa's Leading Specialist Credit Bureau
Acquisition provides deeper tenant insights and risk mitigation for commercial and residential real estate owners amidst global economic uncertainty
10/19/2022
African Bank takes a stand against tech inequity
“We are in an exciting space, and this is only the beginning.”
10/17/2022
‘High internet usage, boost for life insurance distribution’
Reiterating the power of the internet in today’s business world, he spoke on customer preferences, advocating for the creation of simple and understandable life insurance products, noting that the attention span of the policyholders of today is shor
10/17/2022
Digital Transformation: Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Bags Euroknowledge Award
Highlighting the investment potential on the continent, Mr. Emefiele invited foreign investors to consider Nigeria and other countries in Africa as their choice investment destination, noting that business confidence in the continent was on the rise.
10/13/2022
Six Fintech Companies from Africa Emerge as Finalists in the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022
Access to the Group's pan-African Banking Sandbox to test and develop their products in the pan-African market.
10/11/2022
Sanlam Selects SS&C to Consolidate Investment Administration
Powerful solution to deliver complete investment management and policy administration service
10/10/2022
Bank of Ghana Launches Innovation and Regulatory Sandbox Powered by EMTECH
The sandbox launch follows a successful pilot which included a Ghanaian blockchain Financial Service Provider (FSP) that was tested using Emtech's platform.
10/10/2022
New push fuelling rise of digital finance in Eastern Africa
By using digital solutions to offer its customers the smooth and streamlined experience they have come to expect from modern online services, engagement banking reaches a higher level of user retention, creating a satisfied and loyal user base.
10/10/2022
Nigeria among African countries with developed payment infrastructure – CEO Appzone
The Nigerian fintech space has evolved over the years and is driving innovation in the financial service sector.