42% Of South Africans Share Their Bank Card PINs

Research commissioned by FNB and VISA reveal that while the overall awareness of card fraud is very high, 42% of respondents are sharing their bank card PINs. The protection of customer’s funds is a top priority for FNB and although the bank is always looking at ways to improve security, certain key links in fraud

Equity Bank Tanzania Launches Eazzy 24/7 Mobile Banking Platform

Equity Bank Tanzania, has unveiled its latest innovation dubbed EAZZY 24/7, mobile phone banking platform. Eazzy 24/7 allows the Bank’s customers to access banking services using their mobile phone. The service is accessible through Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo, and Zantel. The platform allows customers to carry out various transactions such as Airtime top up, Transfer funds,

FNB Enables Digital Banking with a Tablet For Less Than R100

FNB announced that, as part of its smart device range, it will now offer a tablet to its customers for R99 per month, making smart devices affordable for South Africans who previously would not have been able to purchase one. The Lenovo Ideatab, which comes with a free protective cover, includes all the features one

Nigeria’s Cashless Policy a Cornerstone of Economic Development

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s cashless policy is the key to the country’s fast economic development, according to Charles Ifedi, chief executive officer of Verve International. In an interview with HumanIPO, Ifedi said electronic payment technologies which further the cashless policy must be made available to all Nigerians for the benefits of economic development to

Equity Bank’s Investment Arm to Collaborate With Exotix Partners

Equity Bank Group’s investment banking subsidiary-Equity Investment Bank-has announced the signing of a collaborative agreement with global investment services firm, Exotix Partners LLP, as part of its market development strategies. The signing of the agreement, will allow the two Investment Banking players to collaborate closely on their respective research, sales and trading platforms. Based in

Standard Chartered Bank Presents National Payment Strategy Document to Bank of Ghana

The Ministry of Finance is in the process of developing a financial inclusion strategy to ultimately increase access to financial services. The Ministry will also work closely with the Bank of Ghana and the private sector to find a lasting solution to challenges of the retail payments system. Hon. Mona Helen Quartey, Deputy Minister for

Co-operative Bank Launches Mobile Banking Service

Kenya’s Co-operative Bank has launched a mobile banking service, allowing customers to conduct all their banking via their phones. The service – named M-Co-op Cash – will enable customers to open bank accounts, apply for loans, transfer funds, make utility payments, top-up airtime, as well as make mobile cash withdrawals, reports Business Daily. The bank

First National Bank and NCR Corporation Win ‘Best ATM and Kiosk Project’ Award

First National Bank and NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, won the award for “Best ATM and Kiosk Project in Africa”, at The Asian Banker’s Middle East and Africa Country 2014 Award ceremony. FNB was the only bank in Africa to win an award in this category and was joined at the

Standard Bank Group Shows Good Growth in the First half of 2014

Headline earnings from continuing operations increased 12% to R9 338m. However, headline earnings which were negatively affected by the performance of discontinued operations, increased by 2% to R8 306m. Headline earnings per share were up 1% while the group’s return on equity showed a decrease to 12.7% from 13.8%. As communicated to shareholders in June

hyperWALLET Launches Payment Services to Nigeria

hyperWALLET Systems Inc., a global payments provider, offers advanced payment solutions for corporations with global payment needs. hyperWALLET has recently launched low-cost payment services to Nigeria, enabling companies to pay individuals in-country via direct-to-bank money transfers and reloadable prepaid debit cards. Traditionally, making payments to Nigeria can be an expensive and challenging process for businesses