Managers of Wealth Africa

Why WhatsApp will not kill SMS in South Africa

For this reason, SMS is experiencing a renaissance and Dorff said growth rates remain high globally.

Booming African crypto adoption drives concerns over regulation

African crypto adoption has exploded in 2020, prompting fears of a heavy-handed regulatory response

How Microsoft is reshaping financial services

Many businesses are having to reimagine the way they do business and are using technology to get them there.

Finastra helps redefine the future of finance to improve millions of lives globally

Finastra and its customers are set to positively impact over nine million lives around the world, through technology and collaboration.

Nigeria is Africa’s leader in Bitcoin transfers, transacts $8 million weekly

Data shows that the use of Bitcoin for peer to peer lending in Nigeria is on an astronomical run.

Kenyan digital addressing startup OkHi raises $1.78m funding from UK angel network

The startup, which also plans to double the size of its team, is also now on what it calls a “clear trajectory” to Series A.

Standard Bank to use Contour letter of credit blockchain

Contour was founded by seven banks, Bangkok Bank, BNP Paribas, CTBC Holding, HSBC, ING, SEB, and Standard Chartered.

Consider doing a data protection impact assessment before migrating to the cloud

Cloud products are also attractive because of their flexibility, scalability and ease of implementation.

Mastercard announces Fintech Express for MEA companies

Becoming an Express Partner helps brands simplify the launch of payment solutions, shortening the process from a few months to a matter of days.

TrustQuay forges forward signing 4 new technology deals

The new technology deals signed by TrustQuay are to put in place new administration and accounting platforms

Sujimoto bags the Tech Times’ Africa LinkedIn Corporate Brand Awards 2020, amongst other Giants

All they had was a dream and a passion to redefine luxury living in Nigeria.

Why Africans are fast using Bitcoin for payment transfers

In recent times, the use of Bitcoins for payment transfers has fast increased in the continent.

OPay and WorldRemit partner to offer International Mobile Money Transfer Service

Partnership ensures customers continue to make affordable money transfers to family and friends.

China is pushing its currency into Africa through fintech partnerships

These initiatives will ultimately enhance the current payment landscape and in turn, improve the lives of the mass markets in Africa.

How Cryptocurrency-Based Companies Like Patricia are Shaping the Digital Currency Market in Nigeria

The devaluation of currencies sometimes bolsters a population’s desire for cryptocurrency.

How Covid-19 is catalysing race for e-banking

Nairobi County registered the highest decrease with the number of physical banking outlets dropping by 11 branches.

Nedbank launches updated Money App Lite

The Nedbank Money App Lite is a progressive web app, which means it never has to be updated.

Amana Bank turns to Path Solutions for legacy IT replacement

The new digital software will provide instant 24/7 service availability with fast, inexpensive, easy and convenient online banking, frictionless payments and transfers, personalization, engagement and retention.

Virtual Assets Red Flag Indicators of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

In response, the FATF Report Virtual Assets - Red Flag Indiciators of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing will help national authorities detect whether virtual assets are being used for criminal activity.

Africa’s digital economy: Nigeria leads in legislation compliance

As the world enters more complexity in the taxation of highly digitalised businesses, it will be up to policy direction to ensure that African countries do not lose out, he stressed.

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