Ecobank Partners with Visa to Equip MSMEs with Practical Business Skills

The training programme equips business owners and entrepreneurs with the requisite skills on starting a business, how to better manage their enterprise and make informed business decisions It also seeks to drive resilience and growth via free, relevant, accessible and credible online educational resources Ecobank Group, through its Commercial Banking division and supported by the

Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV)

Global Alliance for Banking on Values ED Commends Ugandan financial institutions for adopting transformative financial solutions. Martin Rohner the Executive Director, Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), has commended Centenary Bank for adopting transformative solutions that will aide in creating a sustainable finance eco system. In conjunction with the GABV ED Martin Rohner, Fabian

Ecobank Kenya Appoints Josephine Anan-Ankomah as New Managing Director

Josephine replaces Cheikh Travaly who retired in December 2022 after 21 years at the Bank She is a career banker with over 30 years of experience within the Ecobank Group She joins as the former Ecobank Group Executive for Commercial Banking Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has appointed Ghanaian career banker, Mrs. Josephine Anan-Ankomah as the

e& and Mastercard Partner to Drive an Ambitious Digital Future for Consumers in 16 Markets Across the Middle East, Asia and Africa

Mastercard’s technology solutions and digital payment expertise will help revolutionize payments, loyalty and personalization as e& transforms its consumer offerings e& accelerates ambitions to enhance e& international’s consumers’ digital journey and maintain robust digital leadership by providing innovative financial services e& has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard that will see consumers and businesses in

African Fintech Paycode on a Winning Streak After Receiving 4th Accolade in 10 Months

Selected from a pool of 98 highly qualified applicants across 34 countries, Paycode were judged based on rigorous criteria by an expert Advisory Committee.  Biometric identity and digital payments fintech, Paycode (https://Paycode.com), has been selected as one of the Top 4 Finalists in the Women’s World Banking Fintech Innovation Challenge and will be competing live

SC Ventures Partners with Yabx to Expand Access to Financial Services in Africa

‘Purpose-driven loans’ centred around inclusion, education, skill development and gender are the main products being developed for African markets This collaborative partnership leverages the expertise and global best-practices from the financial services industry with the disruption and nimbleness of a fintech to address the need for responsible consumer finance in Africa. SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s

Western Union International Money Transfers Now Available on Equity Mobile App and Equity Online

Equity customers can now send and receive money conveniently through Western Union straight from their phones. The Bank’s digital strategy has seen it enhance its digital banking experience, while creating more convenience and accessibility for customers. Equity has integrated Western Union services on its Equity Mobile App and Equity Online banking suites as part of

Leaf Wallet App Rebranded to BOSS Money as Part of Expansion Across Africa

BOSS Money Customers across Africa will be able to Receive Money Transfers Directly into their Boss Money Wallet from Family and Friends in the U.S.  IDT Corporation, a global provider of fintech, cloud communications, and traditional communications services, announced today that it is rebranding its Africa-based Leaf Wallet app to IDT’s flagship financial services brand,

Equity Bank Completes the Acquisition of Certain Assets and Liabilities of Spire Bank

The transaction was completed on 31st January 2023 following receipt of regulatory approvals. Equity Bank Kenya will acquire approximately 20,000 deposit customers and 3,700 loan customers. Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited (EBKL), has completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Spire Bank Limited following receipt of regulatory approvals from the Cabinet Secretary Treasury and Planning

A New Framework for the Conduct of Monetary Policy by the Bank of Mauritius

The Bank is introducing its new Monetary Policy Framework (MPF) effective 16 January 2023. The new framework is expected to address the deficiencies of the existing one and help to further strengthen monetary policy operations and the monetary policy transmission mechanism. The existing framework lacked a clearly defined nominal anchor and needed to be aligned