04/10/2019
Banks adopt new customer service tools to drive business
Some banks have started engaging customers with intelligent self-service tools to drive customer service experience.
FinTech
04/09/2019
Mobile money transactions grow a record 14.2pc in January
According to the Communication’s Authority of Kenya latest statistics, Safaricom’s M-Pesa commands a comfortable lead at 80.8 percent, Airtel at 11.9 percent, Equitel at 6.6 percent, T-cash at 0.4 percent and Mobi Pay at 0.3 percent.
04/09/2019
To attract foreign investment, Africa must regulate cryptos
Internet penetration has also taken root quite quickly, with some countries registering over 1000% rises in the past decade.
04/09/2019
Standard Chartered Bank opens new innovation hub in Kenya
The bank believes that the fintechs can use the new innovation hub for the development of new technologies and solutions.
04/09/2019
The World's Leading Blockchain Experts Descended on African Soil
Matthew Arnett explained to us what a real Security Token Offering (STO) will look like and why the Bahamas standard is one to follow
04/08/2019
Information technology must not be the exclusive privilege of the elite
Research has shown that if governments harness the full economic potential of just the internet, Africa could add $300 billion to its GDP by 2025. Also, 70% of all jobs will have an ICT component by 2020.
04/07/2019
E-commerce will boost Africa free trade
The AfCFTA seeks to create an integrated African market of 1.27 billion consumers, expected to reach 1.7 billion by 2030
04/05/2019
Nigerian fintech Kudi raises $5 million
90% of all transactions in Africa still rely on cash.
04/01/2019
Africa’s Digital Economy Needs Cross-Border Cooperation To Succeed
Africa’s potential as a global leader in the world’s digital economy grows significantly with each passing year.
04/01/2019
Take Advantages of Digital Trends, Business Owners Told
“New trends in digital technologies provides new adventures for emerging companies to tap into the opportunity.
04/01/2019
Digital banks are hungry for your business
It conducted a comprehensive study of banking fees in South Africa, reviewing over 600000 transactions worth more than R800million.
04/01/2019
King James scoops Best Digital Agency at 2019 Bookmarks Awards
King James was the big winner at this year’s Bookmark Awards winning three gold, seven silver and 14 bronze awards
04/01/2019
Mobile banking boosts mortgage lender’s numbers
Our digital innovation is customer-led, with products and services geared towards providing an end-to-end digital experience that allows customers to self-serve from wherever they are on the globe.
03/29/2019
Technology to galvanise sector
“In bank-speak, Bank Zero is now a ‘clearing bank’ in addition to being a ‘settlement bank’.
03/29/2019
Unlocking a continent of opportunity: digital and mobile transforming Africa’s business landscape
Access to physical banking services is often difficult, time-consuming and costly enough to give cash a clear practical advantage in many cases.
03/29/2019
Nedbank opens API platform to partners
The technical partners include fintech companies, cellular service providers and online retailers.
03/27/2019
Africa in the Digital Era – Hype or Reality?
Economic experts agree that, in the currently environment, the success of this continental trading bloc, will hugely depend on digital technology, tools and skills.
03/27/2019
Standard Bank Group Selects AWS as Its Preferred Cloud Provider
Standard Bank Group chose AWS because of its broad and deep portfolio of cloud services
03/27/2019
Regulators remain sceptical of cryptocurrencies
Regulators are concerned that with no guidelines the digital currencies could have an impact on financial stability.
03/27/2019
In the future, Ethics will be a key differentiator. Is your business ready?
At ACCA, we have always looked ahead to anticipate change and understand its impact on business