05/22/2020
SABB completes 1st Phase with “Wethaq”
This platform is in line with SABB’s strategy of digital transformation, which will support SABB’s leading position in providing Bank guarantees services.
Retail Banking
05/21/2020
ACI Worldwide to drive payments transformation for South Africa’s ACS, a division of Altron
Leading South African processor and technology company to leverage ACI’s UP Retail Payments.
05/20/2020
Saudi fintech Geidea begins beta testing of new digital product range
The BETA testing is due to last until August followed by a soft launch in September and a full roll out in October.
05/20/2020
Instant protection for your family through the QIB mobile app
Once customers successfully apply and complete the required simple steps, the policy issuance is managed and integrated directly with Beema’s online system.
05/20/2020
Mashreq: Contactless payments are on the rise due to COVID-19
The bank has seen a 21 per cent increase in transactions over the previous quarter
05/20/2020
Ecobank Group and Google collaborating to deliver digital solutions tailored for Ecobank’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) customers
The aim is to assist African businesses remain relevant and fulfil their potential by embracing digital capabilities
05/14/2020
Daniel Sandmeier: «Asia is Next Logical Step»
The platform gives them transparency via a price-finding mechanism.
05/14/2020
WATCH: Standard Bank launches a digitised Escrow service in SA
This is especially true for transactions taking place in any online marketplace or social media platform, even more so given the change of consumer purchasing habits spurred by Covid-19.
05/13/2020
Open Banking: Are consumers keeping an open mind?
While the regulation was designed to facilitate open banking, the market demand was uncertain.
05/12/2020
UOB Expands Robo-Advisor to Malaysia
The Digital Adviser has a minimum investment of RM500,000 ($115,000), while corporate investors who use the Fund Direct feature must meet the minimum investment requirements of the respective UOBAM-managed funds.
05/12/2020
Absa partners with HPS to roll out PowerCard across Africa
Through electronic payments, we aim to bring financial services to many more unbanked and underbanked people, reduce transaction costs and increase customer convenience.
05/12/2020
A Fintech & Innovations office for Bank of Ghana
The new office will oversee the drive in growth for financial technology
05/11/2020
Online lending rules that you can bank on
To promote steady and healthy development of online lending, the rules require commercial banks' online loans to be small in amounts and short in term.
05/11/2020
NAB reveals swag of tech updates
Branches out with digital enhancements.
05/10/2020
Saudi Tabadul opens e-platform for bank guarantee service
The new platform, Wthaq, is in line with the Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation programme
05/08/2020
Bank ABC fuels global growth in trade finance with Fusion Trade Innovation from Finastra
Leading the Fintech agenda in the region, the bank hosts the Middle East and Africa Fintech Forum annually with its subsidiary Arab Financial Services.
05/07/2020
Use your bank's digital platforms to unlock value during lockdown
The convenience and cost-effectiveness of digital banking are more important than ever before.
05/07/2020
TymeBank and digital peers thrive in online shift prompted by coronavirus
TymeBank was just warming up to the possibility of mass customer acquisition at the Zion City Moria in Limpopo
05/06/2020
TAMM launches ‘Abu Dhabi Pay’
The initiative demonstrates the proactive approach to government services now in place, with “TAMM” providing convenience to customers and government entities alike.
05/05/2020
Saudi's Al Moammar Information Systems signs $77mln Islamic loan
The revolving facility will be renewable every year