Convenience, More Than COVID Safety, Spurs Continued Digital Grocery Shopping Practices, ACI Worldwide and PYMNTS Study

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Online grocery shoppers are highly mobile-oriented when it comes to payments PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay among popular payment methods for online shoppers In-store grocery shopping continues to hold promise for many consumers New data from ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, and PYMNTS.com shows more consumers are shopping online for

CR2 Continues to Transform Digital Banking in Africa

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Read the report here Africa has a diverse population of more than 1.2 billion spread across 54 countries, each with their own cultural, societal and economic nuances. It is also home to the largest percentage of the world’s unbanked population. A key understanding of Africa’s unique environment is essential to drive change, and with more

ATMIA Releases ‘Cash Stories’ Highlighting the Positive Impact of Cash on Everyday Life and During the Pandemic

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As a sign of pride in our industry and to highlight the positive impact of cash during the pandemic and on everyday life, the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has released ‘Cash Stories.’ Cash Stories is a portfolio of photos and stories, submitted by ATM deployers and vendors from around the world, underscoring how cash and

Standard Bank’s Unayo Platform Set to Disrupt Mobile Money Status Quo in Africa

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A global digital platform that addresses the unsolved payment needs of communities, through innovation and accessibility. Standard Bank has introduced a digital platform that combines the simplicity of mobile money with the sophistication of a bank account, aiming to connect Africa’s informal market to financial services in an easily accessible manner. Unayo transactions are free

CR2 announced as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2021

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CR2 (www.CR2.com) has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. The awards programme is led by Deloitte Ireland, in association with Bank of Ireland. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance this year, was recognised at a virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday, 8 September. Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards programme promotes and recognises

Ecobank Group Launches 2021 edition of its Fintech Challenge

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The Pan-African Banking Group seeks innovative start-ups to partner and collaborate with Applications are now open The pan-African banking group, Ecobank group, is inviting African Fintech entrepreneurs to join the 4th edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The Fintech Challenge is in line with the Bank’s commitment to championing digitization by giving innovative African startups

Bank of Africa Chooses Sopra Banking Software’s Open Banking Platform to Operate North to South Money Transfers

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Sopra Banking Software (SBS), a global leader in financial technologies, have announced the recent signature with BANK OF AFRICA, to launch a new innovative offering for North to South money transfers based on SBS Open Banking Platform, powered by European open banking platform Tink. Technology disruption, new regulations, consumer shifts and the impact of the

Cellulant and Gainde 2000 Partner to Improve Africa’s Trade Environment by Digitising Payments for Governments and Multinational Companies

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GAINDE shall bundle its e-government solutions with Cellulant’s payments solutions offering the most comprehensive regional end to end technology and payments solution Cellulant (www.Cellulant.io) has entered into a 5-year partnership with Senegal based GAINDE 2000 to offer an end to end Pan-African technology infrastructure and payments solutions for trade, revenue & tax collection for governments

Fintech Startup SOL Announces Rebrand with Exciting New Virtual Card Offering

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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 unveiled an exciting new product offering together with an extensive rebrand and renewed corporate vision. Following a name change to SOLmate, the fintech has launched a new, innovative virtual

Listed Zip to Unleash Africa Growth with the Acquisition of SA’s Payflex

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ASX-listed Zip Co Limited has announced its intention to fully acquire South African buy now pay later (BNPL) fintech Payflex as part of its global expansion plans. With a presence in twelve markets across five continents, Zip plans to grow the South African business and expand into other African markets with sizable underbanked, digitally savvy populations