09/26/2019

Atom Bank transitions to Google Cloud

Bhattacharya highlights that at the time that Atom bank launched in April 2016, regulators had not published a clear position in regard to cloud hosting of banking software, so they were encouraged to establish their institution on a data centre model.

09/26/2019

Google seeks to set rules in digital lending ‘Wild West’

To continue accessing the Google App store platform, the multinational has asked apps for personal loans to disclose maximum Annual Percentage Rate (APR), which generally includes interest rate plus fees and other costs for a year, or similar other rate c

09/25/2019

Branching Out with a Branchless Bank

It can also be expensive and—as was the case with JPMorgan Chase’s short-lived digital-only endeavor, Finn—not always successful on the terms under which it was launched.

09/20/2019

Customers use less than 50% of mobile banking features: FSS study

Banks have introduced a wide array of services, but financial product marketers need to strengthen monetisation capabilities by moving away from utility-driven, one-size-fits-all approach and introduce segmented tailored offerings, the report noted.

09/20/2019

Facebook to train Kenyan SMEs on digital advertising

This is a global programme that Facebook runs to arm businesses with the right digital tools to help you increase the visibility and add value to your business and target customers that you would not otherwise have access to,” Facebook Head of Publi