Orange and pan-African banking group Ecobank have rolled out a service that will enable Orange Money subscribers who also have bank accounts with Ecobank to transfer money between their respective accounts. The service has already been launched in Mali and will be rolled-out in several other African countries, including Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Conakry, Niger,
Barclays Bank Tanzania Limited (BBTL) yesterday made its mark in the country’s banking practice, become one of the most digital savvy financial institutions after launching cash deposit automated teller machines (ATMs). BBTL Head of Products, Segments and Retail Strategy, Mr Musa Kikoi, said i-ATMs launched on Wednesday were a range of digitally advanced ATMs capable
The Central Bank of Kenya conducts a survey on remittance inflows every month through the formal channels that include commercial banks and other authorized international remittance service providers in Kenya. In 2014, remittance inflows to Kenya increased by USD 137 million or (11 percent) to USD 1,428.5 million compared with USD 1,290.6 million in 2013.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ramped up its anti-electronic-fraud campaign with the implementation of a two-factor authentication requirement for deposit money banks. The initiative has been implemented in an effort to reduce the level of electronic fraud, a major component of which has been traced to increased insider abuse. The apex bank, in
The KCB Group has emerged the winner for Africa’s premier social and digital media awards, cementing its position as the region’s leading financial institution. The largest Bank in the East African region by asset base and branch network was named the winner for “Best Use of Social Media by a Financial Institution in Africa” during
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (Stanbic Uganda) has signed a US$85 million, eighteen month term loan facility in Dubai on 28 January 2015. The transaction, which is a debut Stanbic Uganda transaction was launched in an amount of USD 75 million and an over subscription of USD 15 million was obtained, thus allowing a final take
SecureID Limited, an industry leader in smart card supply and personalization business, announces the launch of its new and first polycarbonate plant in Africa called SecureCard Manufacturing. This ultra modern plant focuses on the polycarbonate card body production and high security designs which confirms a successful fulfillment of another milestone in the backward integration of
Access Bank Plc has secured approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to proceed with plans to raise N52.6 billion in a share sale as it pursues expansion and a stronger cash reserve. Access Bank Plc, with operations in eight other countries, will be selling shares to existing shareholders by way of Rights Issue
Airtel Tanzania has unveiled a Near Field Communication (NFC) payment service, that enables holders of Airtel Money accounts settle bills using their cards. Airtel Money Director, Mr Aijaz Khan, said “technology is dynamic. It is key to keep up with emerging global trends by introducing innovative services that will suit the ever growing customer demands.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has again proven its leadership position in e-Banking with the introduction of mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) terminals. UBA has gone live with this initiative in partnership mPOS partners across Africa. A mobile POS terminal is about the size of Blackberry Curve phone, but works just like the traditional
