04/08/2024
Embracing Mobile Technology for Success
True enough, mobile devices have metamorphosed into indispensable tools that redefine how markets operate and interact.
Mobile Banking
04/08/2024
Bank of Ireland blames latest glitch on "technical issue"
The bank has been hit by a number of technical issues in recent years.
04/05/2024
Russia targets Apple over banking apps
Earlier this year, the company moved to head off European Commission antitrust charges by offering third-party providers access to the NFC chip technology in iOS devices.
04/02/2024
Online shopping surges in Middle East during Ramadan
Overall, in 2023, Checkout.com saw processing volumes of online transactions during Ramadan swell in the region year-on-year by 69%. Between 2021 to 2023, the volume rose by an astounding 143%.
04/01/2024
Despite Desires for Digital Tech, Adoption Faces Challenges in Africa
The adoption of technology by Africa’s SMEs presents unique challenges.
03/28/2024
Santander enlists HID for mobile banking security
Santander International, like all modern financial institutions, faces unique challenges in its digital transformation journey.
03/27/2024
Western Union launches eSIM mobile data service
Western Union eSIMs give customers hassle-free access to wallet-friendly data roaming, either to use on their next foreign trip or to effortlessly send to family and friends living abroad.
03/26/2024
Meet the fund managers: Investing in the American dream
We see huge opportunity to expand our Open Banking business and make payments easier
03/25/2024
Contactless NFC Payments Introduced Across Public Transport Vehicles in Orléans, France
By simplifying the lives of travellers, its introduction represents an important step towards encouraging more use of public transport.”
03/25/2024
Mobile banking app for kids and teens, Cashee, to launch in Saudi Arabia
ANB, one of the largest banks in the Middle East, became an investor and stakeholder in the start-up in 2022, when it led a $3 million Series A funding round.
03/23/2024
FinTech Union54 launches secure chat platform with integrated digital wallets
ChitChat is a social commerce platform that enables users across Africa to chat with each other over an encrypted platform.
03/22/2024
Instant Financial Launches New Mobile App to Support Employees With Faster Access to Earned Wages
The beta version of Instant’s app debuted in October at the 2023 HR Tech Conference & Expo, where event attendees were provided a sneak preview of the app’s new capabilities and functionality.
03/20/2024
Cooperative Bank of Oromia launches new apps with Temenos to elevate digital experience and advance financial inclusion in Ethiopia
Temenos Digital (Infinity) solution enables a seamless, consistent experience across mobile and web with greater personalization
03/19/2024
Okoora Launches App Marketplace
With sights set on further European expansion, Okoora is gearing up to expand its workforce, aiming to bolster its operational capacity and provide outstanding service to its growing clientele.
03/14/2024
Rabobank and iDeal bid to smooth online payments
The trial is set to run until April, after which the iDeal profile will become accessible to customers of all banks associated with the scheme.
03/13/2024
Fingerprints Launches Biometric Card Payments in Turkey, in Partnership With Thales and Garanti BBVA
Fingerprints’ newest launch marks its eleventh biometric payment card commercial rollout globally in collaboration with Thales.
03/12/2024
US banking platform Oxygen closes customer accounts
While a return to banking is planned, the firm is currently focused on Oxygen Health, a new health insurance offering.
03/08/2024
Talabat Selects EazyPay to Enhance Customer Payment Experience and Empower Merchants
Under this agreement, Talabat users can now enjoy swift, secure, and reliable credit and debit card payments through EazyPay’s renowned online payment gateway
03/06/2024
Monzo secures $430m from CapitalG and others, valuation hits $5bn
The funding has propelled Monzo’s valuation to an impressive $5bn.
03/05/2024
Airtel Vodafone, Sure and JT address SMS One Time Passcode issues
They are collating all relevant data and making every effort to contact the companies and their OTP delivery partners to highlight the growing problem of undelivered messages to customers.