Managers of Wealth Africa

Predicting the Future of FinTech in Africa

More recently, and especially after the introduction of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in Europe, African countries are introducing data protection regulations and infrastructures.

StanChart to offer mobile loans after CBK approval

The bank’s customer base is small among the big banks, reflecting the limited number of big corporations and high-net-worth clients.

Capitec Optimizes Their Data Landscape with MANTA’s Solution from Master Data Management

MANTA is also supporting Capitec’s efforts to untangle the on-premises data landscape and facilitate their shift to the cloud.

A peek into the future of central bank digital currencies

The SA Reserve Bank is looking into digital currencies for the retail sector, but what will this future look like? Dystopia or financial liberation?

Bettr founders discuss fintech and the new creative economy

Monzo was one of my favorite experiences about being abroad, and I just like wax lyrical, showing him my card

Capitec, Sabric And Schalk Bezuidenhout Help South Africans Sidestep Bank Fraud

In a series of videos, viewers are shown just how easy it is to get caught off guard and unwittingly share confidential info. Actor and comedian Bezuidenhout is seen in a variety of uncomfortable scenarios, where he is duped into sharing information with

12 African fintech startups selected for CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2021

It will provide a tailor-made program with intensive mentoring, coaching, peer to peer learning and dedicated workshops for the selected startups.

Sasai lauded for driving financial inclusion in fintech

The introduction of an all-in-one, multipurpose app is said to be on course to changing the narrative on a continent traditionally used to playing catch-up in the area of tech-based innovation.

Blockchain Research Institute Teams Up With Standard Bank To Expand Into Africa

These three global partnerships will establish think-tanks to promote blockchain education, innovation and adoption in their regions of expertise.

Mauritanian Bank for International Trade launches digital bank, Masrvi, powered by TagPay

Masrvi was launched at the end of April and responds to Mauritanians’ banking needs by providing secure and accessible banking services

Standard Bank taps AI to boost insurance business

Using AI and machine learning, a cross-functional Standard Bank team has developed a model that allows the insurance business to predict which clients are likely to cancel their policies, among other use cases.

SARS to take a closer look at Bitcoin, taxi owners and illegal offshore investments

You can't just implement a wealth tax without more. You have to have a proper assets register.

The funding gap for African startups: News from Africa, May 2021

Despite the presence of accelerators, incubators, mentorship programs, and angel networks, the report warns that the African market is still far from having enough support to sufficiently spur innovation.

Taxation of Digital Economy in Nigeria, Need for Certainty

Digital economy is literally displacing the brick and mortal forms of business all over the world.

Firm affirms commitment to boosting Nigeria’s Crypto Market

Also speaking, Sulaiman Muyideen, a Paxful VIP trader who started trading on the platform with $10, eleven months ago, stated that crypto is a game changer and an enabler of wealth creation.

South Africa’s Largest Fund Administrator Goes Live with Temenos

Agility and scalability of Temenos platform supports Curo’s large multi-client fund base and rapid pace of product evolution in the investment industry

Vista Bank selects Radar Payments to drive its digital payment strategy

The free trade programme promises a change in trading rules, with reduced import-export taxes making commerce more affordable for players in Africa.

Positive customer experience key to sustainable digital banking shift – report

Musau said digital banking is very convenient but the experience is not pleasant, hampering efforts in ensuring seamless contact-free banking.

Nigerian-led Fintech, Asante Selected for the 6-Month Mastercard Start Path Program

It also includes startups designing sustainable lending platforms to close the small business credit gap in emerging markets.

QR payments launched on Absa banking app

Capitec, FNB, and Nedbank offer the service on their apps as well.