09/25/2020
DBS, StanChart offer Google Pay option for transfers to PayNow users
Google Pay users can also pay merchants by scanning QR codes (SGQR or PayNow QR) or by entering a unique entity number.
Mobile Banking
09/24/2020
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.
09/24/2020
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.
09/23/2020
Fifth Virtual Bank Enters Hong Kong Market
Standard Chartered-backed Mox launches in Hong Kong, becoming the fifth virtual bank to enter the market.
09/21/2020
People are ditching in-person financial services for apps
In many cases, the changes were prompted by coronavirus-related lockdowns and social distancing measures.
09/18/2020
OPay and WorldRemit partner to offer International Mobile Money Transfer Service
Partnership ensures customers continue to make affordable money transfers to family and friends.
09/17/2020
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.
09/16/2020
StanChart: Cashless World by 2030?
According to 64 percent of respondents, the coronavirus has made them more positive about online shopping.
09/16/2020
Nedbank launches updated Money App Lite
The Nedbank Money App Lite is a progressive web app, which means it never has to be updated.
09/15/2020
BEA UnionPay Debit Cards Linked to UnionPay App
Greater convenience in mobile payments across the GBA
09/15/2020
Australia Ranks 18th on 'Cheapest Tech' List
CommSec has maintained its iPod, iPad and iPhone indexes since January 2007
09/15/2020
Just Wallet Launches Its Debut Challenger Bank Technology Update
As a convenient and accessible finance service, Just Wallet provides users an effortless experience with prime navigational features and capability tools.
09/14/2020
Switzerland’s Credit Suisse to Introduce App-only Banking Services to Compete with Fintech Challengers
Credit Suisse Plans New “CSX” Digital Banking Offering
09/13/2020
HSBC Life, AIA, BOC Life among Hong Kong insurers expanding online sales channels, medical products as pandemic causes worst slump on record
Coronavirus travel restrictions have prevented mainlanders visiting Hong Kong to buy the policies.
09/13/2020
S&P to PH banks: Step up digitally
S&P also believes digital banks would compete for the mass-affluent market if they provide better and cheaper products and services.
09/13/2020
Are SA Telcos Barking Up The Wrong Tree By Taking A Belated Stab At Fintech?
In other words, M-Pesa was ill-suited to the needs of the peculiar South African market.
09/11/2020
klip digital cash now live with First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq and National Bank of Fujairah
Emirates Digital Wallet’s digital cash platform open to any individual, business in UAE
09/11/2020
Credit Suisse To Launch Digital Banking App
As part of its entree into digital banking, Credit Suisse said it will close 25 percent of its branches in a cost-cutting move while at the same time working to bring younger customers into its network.
09/10/2020
Major bank-led digital cash settlement project gets delayed
"Utility Settlement Coin" initiative has progressed, but it still needs regulatory approval
09/08/2020
QNB announces winners of its Internet and Mobile Banking Campaign
The Bank’s customers who newly registered in the Internet and Mobile Banking services, were also eligible to one raffle entry.