Ivory Coast’s rural mobile money agents under threat

Econet Wireless spin-off experiences a drop in registered users, but increases volume of remittances processed on the platform.

Rapid growth of digital payments market has impacted on cash-in cash-out transaction volumes, according to Mondato research.

The most notable mobile money interoperability corridors are prevalent in East and Central Africa as well as between Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Mondato research claims banking sector is under-capitalised and over-exposed.

Businesses lining up to exploit advantages.

Analysts identify conflict, lack of regulation as 'pain points' affecting East African country's remittance and mobile money service.

Experts say Bitcoin is an example of credible competition for mobile money platforms.

Research firm Mondato suggests West African country behind on development of platforms.

African markets remain primarily cash-based claims mobile financial services research company.

Industry research reveals a slow response in West Africa to mobile money opportunity.

Data from the country's central bank shows the increasing popularity of online payment platforms.