Financials

AI’s power in redefining cross-border payments in a connected world

While technologies have long been a part of the evolution of the sector, none have made quite an impact as artificial intelligence (AI) has.
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3:30
Yesterday

Five security must-haves that an insurtech should never compromise on

As insurance businesses move from old tech to newer digital systems and products, they could be opening themselves up to security risks.
1:10
Friday

Kenya’s Equity Bank, MasterCard sign remittances deal

Equity Bank customers can now transmit funds via MasterCard cross-border services from any of the bank's offices around the country.
2:40

Canal+ raises its stake in MultiChoice as it seeks overall control

The JSE-listed MultiChoice informed shareholders today that the French media firm's stake has now increased to 40%.
3:40

Boosting financial data centre resilience with AI-driven predictive power backup solutions

UPS system failure is one of the leading causes of unplanned data centre outages.
0:50
Thursday

SA regulator grants licence to crypto firm Luno

This follows the regulator’s declaration of crypto assets as a financial product under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act of 2002.
2:00

SA takes steps to tackle money laundering, terror funding

Proposed draft changes to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act's money laundering and terrorism financing control laws were presented for public comment this week.
4:20

Elevating data ethics: a perspective on responsible data management

At the core of ethical data management lies a moral imperative to respect the rights and dignity of individuals whose data we manage.
1:30

Zimbabwe adjusts payment systems to align with new currency

The Southern African country introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG - Zimbabwe Gold – its latest attempt to stabilise the economy.
3:50

Getting off the greylist

Initially sanctioned for failing to comply with international standards around money laundering and more, SA is making good progress towards removal from the greylist.
1:40

Botswana digitises stock market to drive financial inclusion

The simulation platform offers prospective investors a hands-on experience in stock trading, enabling them to learn key elements of trading, and stock selection.
4:00

Leveraging as-a-service models to innovate within tight IT budgets

In the light of current economic conditions and tight IT budgets, organisations are moving towards leveraging flexible and as-a-service models
1:40
4 Apr

Kenya permits fintech LemFi to offer remittance services

The fintech, which entered the Kenyan market in June last year, gained clearance yesterday and pledged to provide secure services while complying to the Central Bank's regulatory framework.