Independent Software Vendors Can Meet Demand for Innovative Payment Options with Text-Based Payments from Fiserv

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Strategic collaboration with Authvia enables integration of TXT2PAY® conversational commerce technology into software Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, is enabling Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and software companies to expand simple and secure payment experiences via mobile devices with a first-of-its-kind text-based payments capability. This new technology will

8th Edition Connected Banking Summit Southern Africa-Formerly Africa Digital Banking Summit-Innovation and Excellence Awards

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The 8th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit Southern Africa is set to take place on May 24, 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together top executives, experts, and leaders from the banking and financial services industry. The summit, organized by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), is a platform for business professionals, experts,

Time for Retail 2.0: How Android Can Help Take Retail to the Next Level

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Francisco Gil, Managing Director Ingenico Iberia & Africa Markets, explores the added value that Android technology brings to the retail sector. He sets out through various examples how Android can not only help to improve the customer experience, but also generate additional revenues in sales. The covid pandemic was a challenging time for the traditional

Fidelity Bank Records Stellar Performance in FY 2022. Declares Total Dividend of 50K per Share

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Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution released its 2022 Audited Financial Statements on the Nigerian bourse today. The results showed a 34.4% growth in Gross Earnings YoY to N337.1bn, driven by 45.2% growth in interest and similar income to N295.6bn. The increase in Interest Income was led by a combination of improved yield on

Kaspersky: 37% of Users in Nigeria Lost Money From an Incident Involving Digital Payments

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The majority of users (97%) lost up to USD $1,000 equivalent as a result of these incidents, while 3% of the respondents reported a loss of more than USD $1,000 equivalent According to the Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) Digital Payment survey, 37% of respondents from Nigeria experienced financial losses associated with threats when using online banking and

Building Trust in Digital Payments in Africa

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While cash and mobile money remain the dominant payment methods in Africa, they come with significant challenges. Cash is inefficient, insecure, and expensive, while mobile money services often lack the necessary regulatory support to operate independently. However, key emerging trends in the sector are helping to drive meaningful financial inclusion across the continent, notes Mark

Unlimint Expands Reach to Nigeria, Offering Cutting-Edge Payment Technology

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Leading global fintech brand, Unlimint, is set to launch its operations in Nigeria, after receiving its Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) License from the CBN. This milestone development authorizes Unlimint to operate as a recognized payment service provider in the region, enabling the delivery of a wide range of payment services and methods that will

RBR: ATM Software Underpins Self-Service Optimisation Strategies

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Banks are selecting software to maximise the efficiency and functionality of their ATMs Deployers increasingly aware of the advantages of multivendor set-ups Profiling nearly 40 operators across the world, RBR’s ATM Software 2023 study examines some of the key decision-making processes behind ATM software procurement. The study shows that the majority of the banks surveyed

Network International Strengthens Partnership with Polaris Bank to Deepen Financial Inclusion, Digital Transformation

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The collaboration with Network enables Polaris Bank to provide low-cost digital solutions on a secured platform, making customer acquisition and digital onboarding seamless.  Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has renewed its partnership with one of Nigeria’s largest financial service providers, Polaris Bank

RBR: Global E-Commerce Card Purchases Rocket to Record $8.1 Trillion

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E-commerce card purchases continue to gain momentum as pandemic-driven habits remain popular and e-commerce card payments have become increasingly convenient, secure and widely available Online payments account for a fifth of payment card spending  RBR’s study, Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts to 2027, reveals that $8.1 trillion was spent using payment cards in 2021,