Managers of Wealth Africa

Standard Bank launches easy way to start your own online business

SimplyBlu also provides an account management dashboard between the merchant’s online store and Standard Bank’s payment processing system.

Standard Bank targets small businesses with new ‘all in one’ e-commerce service

It also offers MasterPass, e-invoicing, tokenisation, fraud monitoring, among other services.

Standard Chartered partners with IBM to automate trade document processing

The engine will convert non-digital shipping documents into a machine-readable format and classify them according to an initial pre-defined database.

FirstBank Convenes Fireside Chat, Promotes Awareness on Cyber Security

Since its establishment in 1894, FirstBank has consistently built relationships with customers focusing on the fundamentals of good corporate governance, strong liquidity, optimised risk management and leadership.

Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies are Booming on the African Continent

Cryptocurrency trading platforms and blockchain startups are flocking to the continent

SA tech sector faces challenges

“In 2019, fintech will likely remain the most popular tech sector for investment in Africa, with health-tech, mobility and agritech also attracting investment. Tech companies in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are expected to secure the biggest fund

SEI Partners with Vested EMEA

Both firms are committed to rigour and efficiency in the workplace

Standard Chartered pioneers Trade AI Engine in partnership with IBM

Augmented Intelligence (AI) engine is intended to transform the traditional trade documentary system by automating a time-consuming process

Access Bank, Africa Fintech Foundry support tech startup with $10,000, highlight innovation

At the conference, speakers and panelists identified women as key proponents to ensure the growth and success of financial technology in Nigeria Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/access-bank-africa-fintech-foundry-support-tech-startup-with-10000-h

Crypto in Africa: Ghana blockchain initiative and Luno’s new features

Telecommunication giant Vodafone launched a blockchain initiative in Ghana to promote blockchain technology application.

CoinCola - Person-to-Person (P2P) Bitcoin platform now in Nigeria

Though based in Hong Kong, Coincola aims to provide trustworthy trading and exchange services to all its users all around the world with Africa being a key place of interest

Expats rank Kenya top in Africa on access to the internet

Kenya also surpassed the global average in making cashless payments

Kenya Banks Take On AltFin With Mobile SMB Lending Tool

The initiative has completed its pilot testing and will add an additional 10,000 small businesses into the second phase of its testing, reports said.

Africa must reap the benefits of its own data

In that era, the ability to create AI algorithms was more important than the ability to acquire and use data.

Standard Bank’s new account gives clients mobile data for swiping

The account does not have any prerequisite monthly salary limit

SA Cryptocurrency; South Africa Debates Possibilities

“Request for expression of interest from prospective solution providers in anticipation of a feasibility project for the issuance of electronic legal tender – a central bank digital currency issued and backed by the South African Reserve Bank.

How vulnerable is South Africa to cyber attack?

The panel (on 28 May, day one of the conference programme), will feature cyber security and regulatory specialists from the public and private sectors, as well as representatives from the banking and telecoms industries.

Kenyan banks to test mobile lending app to ease SME squeeze

And pressure on banks to use mobile channels to cut costs has increased since the government capped rates, crimping their profit margins.

‘Banks’ Collaboration with Fintech Key to Digital Transformation’

“The future is digital and we must embrace it through collaboration with FinTech players to achieve the digital transformation dream of Nigeria and Africa at large,” Bajomo said

Wigwe: AI, analytics imperative for banks, fintechs’ competitiveness

This, he said, has enabled financial service providers to increase their digital offerings for customers so they can conduct banking transactions on mobile phones, the internet, and at the automated teller machine (ATM).