Xion Global and Callpay Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform South African Payments Landscape

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Xion Global, a Web3 payments provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Callpay, a major player in South Africa’s payments industry. This alliance aims to boost Web3 payments adoption in South Africa, blending Xion’s innovative technology with Callpay’s strong market presence. This partnership broadens payment options for customers, providing the convenience of Xion’s one-click crypto

The Digital Payments Revolution: Participate Without Fear – Halo Dot

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By Dalene Deale, Growth Consultant at Halo Dot Digital technology is reshaping our lives—especially the ways we handle financial transactions. Both consumers and merchants have options, and should exercise them, to fully engage in the digital economy without fear, capitalizing on the myriad of choices and opportunities now available. A World of Choices for Consumers

Mastercard Partners With YES to Train and Empower South African Youth

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Mastercard, a global technology leader in the payments industry, is deepening its commitment to addressing youth unemployment in South Africa. Today, the company announced that it will continue its partnership with YES, the highest-impact private-sector-led youth employment programme in the country. YES’s primary mission is to address the country’s youth unemployment crisis by empowering businesses

SA stands to win big from open banking – with the right attitude – Network International

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The benefits of open banking have been spoken about within the global banking sector for some years now. While some local banks have already made concerted efforts to embrace the innovation opportunities that come with open banking, global payments as a service (PaaS) specialist, Network International, believes there is room for a more collaborative mindset

Resilience – Ayo Results Show Promise With Increased Revenue

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Overcoming a set of significant challenges that no business should have to face in South Africa, JSE-listed investment holding company, Ayo Technology Solutions (AYO), released its audited condensed consolidated annual financial results for the year ended 31 August 2023 today. Whilst the results show a reduction in profits, a 28% increase in revenue bodes well

Mastercard’s Community Pass Customer Summit Paves the Way for Mastercard’s Digital and Financial Inclusion

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Mastercard’s second annual Community Pass Customer Summit in Kampala, Uganda gathered more than 90 public and private sector partners, featured 20+ thought leaders dedicated to crafting sustainable solutions for digital and financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. This year’s summit showcased over 10 cutting-edge technologies and financial institutions, each presenting their digital solutions designed to

BIS Makes Changes to Its Executive Leadership Team

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Luis Bengoechea appointed as Head of the Banking Department, effective June 2024. Hyun Song Shin to assume role of Head of the Monetary and Economic Department, effective January 2025, upon the retirement of Claudio Borio at end-2024. The Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has appointed Luis Bengoechea as Head of

Is Voice Biometrics in Banking Secure Enough? – iiDENTIFii

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Apart from going into a branch, calling a bank feels more human for digital-shy consumers. For many, it is the first port of call for making account changes or moving large sums of money. But how safe is voice banking really, and what are the chances of someone using generative AI to fake a consumer’s

RCS Continues to Revolutionise SA Credit: Expanding their Retailer Network & Payment Options for Greater Customer Choice and Convenience

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South African shoppers want choice and convenience. Recognising this, retail consumer finance provider, RCS, is offering real, tangible value to its customers. By expanding its partner network, payment options and embracing cutting-edge technology, RCS is not just keeping up; it’s leading the way towards greater financial inclusion in South Africa. Credit extended to healthcare products

Top Payment Trends for 2024 – Ecentric

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Consumers will increasingly be demanding choices when it comes to payment options into 2024, with security being high on the agenda and offerings that will be keenly watched as potential growth engines. Rory Bosman, Executive for Sales & Marketing at Ecentric Payment Systems adds that shoppers also want value from retailers, physical or online, when