Rand Merchant Bank Wins Global Trade Review Best Trade Finance Bank in Southern Africa and Best Trade Finance Deal in Africa With Sovereign Trade Finance Deal

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In the recent Global Trade Review (GTR) awards announcement, RMB has been awarded as the Best Trade Finance Bank in Southern Africa and for the Best Trade Finance Deal in Africa for the Sovereign Trade Finance transaction – a collaboration with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance for

Berhan Bank and Mastercard Launch Innovative Prepaid Card for International Transactions

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In a significant move towards enhancing digital financial inclusion, Berhan Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a co-branded prepaid card designed to revolutionize online international transactions. This strategic collaboration aims to cater to the growing needs of international travelers and diaspora communities by providing secure and convenient means of conducting digital

Accel-KKR Welcomes Tim Sherwin to Entersekt Board of Directors

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Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity firm, today announced the appointment of Tim Sherwin, former CEO and Co-founder of Cardinal Commerce, to portfolio company Entersekt’s board of directors. Entersekt, the financial authentication company, provides financial institutions around the world with digital banking fraud prevention and payment security solutions. As former CEO and Co-founder of Cardinal Commerce,

Access Bank Group and Mastercard Join Forces to Expand Opportunities for Cross-Border Payments for African Businesses and Consumers

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A leading multinational bank, Access Bank Group, has today launched an innovative solution in collaboration with Mastercard to expand access to cross-border payments and remittances to and from the continent, bringing Africa closer to the global economy. By leveraging the network and treasury capabilities of Mastercard Move, Access Bank, through its cutting-edge Access Africa platform,

DataMesh Teams up With Visa to Advance Card Acceptance

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DataMesh Group, an Australian innovator in payment technology, has announced a new initiative with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to enhance card-acceptance payment processing experiences for merchants, acquirers, and consumers. The cooperation will leverage DataMesh’s Unify™ platform, which offers customisable payment solutions significantly beyond the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach that exists in the market

PayU GPO Lauded as Best Payment Solution at Absa Awards, Broadening Financial Inclusion and Innovation

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PayU GPO, a leading South African financial services and payment service provider, is proud to announce its Absa Award win in the category: Best Payment Solution. The prestigious award showcases PayU GPO’s market leading and comprehensive suite of payment solutions tailored for the South African market and beyond. The category celebrates the Fintech company that

Empowering Industries: The Role of Payment Aggregators – Pay@

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In the ever-evolving landscape of the payments industry, the pivotal role of payment aggregators has become increasingly crucial. Banking channels and platforms are experiencing exponential growth, telcos are emerging as prominent players, retailers are maintaining their leading position, and fintechs are innovating and disrupting all the time. In essence, the digital revolution continues at apace

iiDENTIFii Announces Strategic Channel Partnership

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South African face biometrics leader iiDENTIFii has announced that local cybersecurity provider CYBER1 Solutions, will represent their award-winning solution in South Africa. CEO of iiDENTIFii, Gur Geva, says, “We’re thrilled about the increased momentum our platform is gaining in the region through this strategic move. Collaboratively, we aim to provide a greater number of businesses

Crown Agents Bank and Invest Africa Launch the Payments Exchange Series

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A strategic campaign to drive the payments discussion forward in Africa Crown Agents Bank, the specialist provider of foreign exchange (FX) and cross-border payments for hard-to-reach markets, and Invest Africa, a leading platform for business and investment opportunities in Africa, today announces a new collaboration, ‘The Payments Exchange’. The campaign will drive new insight and

IKhokha Opens First Fintech Retail Store in Pietermaritzburg

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Fintech company, iKhokha has this week opened their first Pietermaritzburg retail store, where their point-of-sale devices can be purchased and where merchants can access support, networking opportunities and other business enhancement tools. Since launching in 2012, iKhokha has become one of the market leaders in the South African SME payments space, and have developed a