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Lack of investment impeding Africa’s ability to achieve UN goals

Only 3% of total assets under management of top 300 investment firms is invested in Africa, according to new research by Standard Chartered.
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Mar 11, 2021

Standard Chartered Research Finds Continued Confidence in Growth Outside Home Markets Amongst European and US Companies

The study also revealed incremental emphasis towards investing in digital technology, unlocking trapped cash and increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in relation to trade and supply chains.
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Standard Chartered, Airtel Africa in Fintech pact

Mobile banking transfers between the companies now live in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
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Mar 5, 2020

MTN Zambia, Standard Chartered launch free data campaign

Over 140,000 have people have downloaded the SC Mobile App since its launch in June 2019.
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Zimbabwe companies intensify interest in mobile apps

Businesses look to reduce costs associated with physical infrastructure and manoeuvre to meet mobile demand.
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Standard Chartered launches digital-only banking experience

Bank announces mobile app as consumers continue to struggle amid continued cash shortages.
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Standard Chartered launches second wave of digital-only retail banks

Finance institution targets four African markets in first quarter of 2019.
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Apr 25, 2018

New CEO to drive Atlas Mara digital banking across Africa

Study shows that bank-telco and bank-FinTech partnership models are expected to grow as more financial institutions invest in digital transformation.
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Nov 24, 2016

Banks go mobile as Zim cash crisis continues

More companies investing in mobile and digital platforms as cash shortages force consumers to pursue other means of transaction.
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Standard Chartered initiates widespread digital rollout

Bank rolls out new mobile and online platform in eight regions, announces plans around fingerprint recognition.
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Standard Chartered to roll out mobile banking platform

Company confirms its readiness to compete in several markets including Zimbabwe.