Fiserv Redesigns Corillian Online Banking to Deliver a Simplified, Tablet-Inspired User Experience

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Fiserv has announced that Corillian Online ASP, an online banking solution ideal for small to mid-sized institutions, has been redesigned with a simplified, tablet-inspired user interface. In recognition of the growing number of consumers who are banking from smartphones and tablets, the new user interface is designed to resonate across multiple digital channels. Simple navigation

GTBank Announces 2014 Half Year Audited Results, Reports a Profit Before Tax of N53.40Billion

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A review of the result shows positive performance across some key financial indices, in spite of an extremely challenging business environment and increasing regulatory headwinds. Gross earnings for the period grew by 7% to N132billion from N124billion reported for the corresponding year period 2013. Profit before tax at N53.40billion, was a 7% dip from N57.4billion

Ethics, Professionalism Seen Dropping Among EA Banks

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East African countries introduced various reforms including liberalization of the financial sector about two decades to sustain their economic growth. The countries namely, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda have seen huge gains but are paying a price at the expense of banking ethics and professionalism. Before the liberalisation, central banks in the region were custodian of

Ingenico Group Deepens Strategic Partnership with BanBajío, a Leading Bank in Mexico

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Ingenico Group, global leader in seamless payment, announced that Banco del Bajío, one of Mexico’s largest banks, will deploy Ingenico’s innovative smart terminals as part of the bank’s nationwide update and expansion of its installed base. As part of that expansion BanBajío has deployed Ingenico countertop and wireless smart terminals across Mexico to offer customers

SmartVista to Power Interoperability and Financial Inclusion for Ethiopian National Payment System

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EthSwitch selected BPC Banking Technologies to create a national retail payments infrastructure BPC Banking Technologies, the leading provider of Open System payment solutions, announces that EthSwitch has chosen SmartVista to power its national switching operations in Ethiopia. SmartVista was selected because of its comprehensive functionality, advanced technology and proven track record in helping payment businesses worldwide

Equity Bank Seals Agreement with Global Management Strategy Consulting Firm McKinsey

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Regional banking solutions provider, Equity Bank Group, has engaged global management strategy firm McKinsey to play a business advisory role in the implementation of the Bank’s 3.0 strategy. On hand to close the partnership agreement at Equity Bank headquarters was Dominic Barton, McKinsey & Company Global Managing Director and Equity Bank Group Managing Director Dr

USD60mn Syndicated Loan to FBC Bank to Boost Zimbabwean Economy

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Standard Chartered Zimbabwe, together with Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft and Investec Asset Management Proprietary Limited acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arrangers  in the recently concluded USD60 million, three year syndicated term loan facility for FBC Bank Limited . The facility carries a comprehensive guarantee from African Export-Import Bank, the regional development bank established to finance and support

42% Of South Africans Share Their Bank Card PINs

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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

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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

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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