11/29/2020
City grandee Martin Gilbert reveals bold plans for Revolut: 'I'll turn £4bn app into one-stop shop for ALL your finances'
The Scottish entrepreneur stepped down as vice-chairman of FTSE100-listed Standard Life Aberdeen in May.
Mobile Banking
11/27/2020
FIS’ treasury management solution to power Lunar’s mobile-only digital bank
The challenger bank explained it was looking for a leading-edge treasury management solution that provides rich functionality while leveraging open application programming (API) interfaces to ensure simple integration with cloud-based applications.
11/26/2020
Wealth management apps see higher uptake, but satisfaction lags
That’s the conclusion from the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Wealth Management Mobile App Satisfaction Study, which found that customer satisfaction with wealth mobile apps is still behind those provided by other types of financial institutions.
11/26/2020
Kenyan bank launches mobile payments service
Africa has been among the most prominet regions for fintech development as users, banks and technology companies have bypassed traditional banking to embrace mobile banking and payment services.
11/26/2020
The FNB app is now available on Huawei’s AppGallery
The issue came in with local apps, mostly in the realm of mobile banking .
11/26/2020
Ecommpay takes Open Banking tech to Europe
The solution allows consumers to initiate online payments to merchants.
11/25/2020
Mobile banking app Current raises $131M Series C, tops 2 million members
Current began as a teen debit card controlled by parents, but expanded to offer personal checking accounts last year, using the same underlying banking technology.
11/25/2020
Emirates NBD unveils global digital transaction banking ecosystem
The platform to simplify working capital management and streamline complex operations
11/24/2020
Capitec’s app now features QR code-based Scan To Pay
Another reason for the rollout of this new tool is the recent issues surrounding the interoperability of Masterpass, which has seen its agreements with local QR payment platforms falter.
11/23/2020
La Community Bank to introduce mobile banking services
Dr Sowa said the year 2019 was a very eventful year for the banking industry adding that it saw the final resolution of the banking reforms initiated by the Bank of Ghana, which directed all banks to increase their minimum capital.
11/23/2020
JP Morgan pushes ahead with UK digital bank plans
The company secured regulatory approval to launch its UK digital banking venue in the UK.
11/20/2020
Economic uncertainties hinder virtual banking development in Hong Kong
Traditional players unfazed even as digital newcomers offer higher interest rates
11/20/2020
Google's Project Taara to deliver high speed internet to Africans
As part of a pan-African roll-out which will start in Kenya, Project Taara has partnered with telecoms operator Econet to equip its towers with Taara terminals to transmit beams and create links.
11/20/2020
Do the Affluent Respond to LinkedIn Messaging?
Digital marketing has exploded during the pandemic. Younger investors are more receptive to it than older ones.
11/20/2020
Accenture Buys Arca
Acquisition enhances Accenture’s ability to drive comprehensive transformation across 5G deployment and network operations
11/19/2020
NBK launches new digital account opening service
The customer has the option to deposit money from a local bank with the K-Net payment option.
11/19/2020
Revolut brings Open Banking to Germany
With Open Banking, German customers can connect all their bank accounts with the supported financial institutions via Revolut App.
11/19/2020
Mental health is wealth for this app developer
The online platform allows patients or users to consult with mental health practitioners of their choice via a secure, real-time video connection and allows practitioners to virtually assist clients.
11/19/2020
CBN links cashless policy to increased electronic banking risks
The webinar was convened to enlighten the public on essential ways to protect their information against unauthorised access, disruptions, monitoring and alteration.
11/19/2020
QIB unveils new features on mobile app
QIB has also launched the ‘Instant Credit Card’ service that is available through the mobile app.