This new publication explores the answers to the question: How best to digitalise a financial institution? The case study draws upon management consulting literature to […]
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PLATFORM BANKING AND OPEN BANKING: why it’s the next big thing for banks and their customers
Incumbent banks are starting to look to “platform banking” to stay relevant and loved by customers. But what is platform banking in the first place? […]
HelloChoice: South African Agri-FinTech Start-Up Secures Major Standard Bank Investment
Leading South African founded and owned Agri-FinTech start-up HelloChoice has announced the finalisation of a major investment from Standard Bank, solidifying its market leading position […]
Banks across Africa Turn to IBM Hybrid Cloud and AI Solutions to Accelerate Digital Innovation
Africa’s leading banks including EcoBank, Nedbank, Attijariwafa Bank, United Bank of Africa, Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Banco Mais are tapping into IBM technologies to […]
Your immediate response to prevent banking fraud
If you are like any normal South Africa, you approach intersections labelled high crime or high smash and grab zone with an overabundance of caution and the same applies […]
Fintech Startup SOL announces rebrand with exciting new virtual card offering
SOL unveils virtual card and new brand as it redefines the customer experience SOLmate, an online payment platform that offers clients a digital wallet facility, has […]
Transforming Financial Inclusion Using Behavioural Science
From Financial Access – to Financial Health By Sakhile Mabena, CEO, OFIN, a fintech startup specialising in Behavioural Data Analytics, Financial Process Automation, Behaviour-based Financing […]
Four steps to fixing cash flow and help SMEs survive
We are all familiar with the saying in business that “cash is king” and, if that’s the case, then cash flow is the lifeblood of […]
Cash is king – but digital payments are coming for the throne
Even with a high banked population and a multitude of electronic payment options available, the average South African still use cash for daily purchases and […]
Avoiding Instant Electronic Funds Transfer payments Risks
In 2020, e-commerce in South Africa spiked by 66%, driven by COVID-19-induced lockdowns and a drop in brick-and-mortar retail sales[i]. This increase was accompanied by […]