African Development Bank Executive Director Rufus N. Darkortey has concluded a five-day working visit to Liberia, where he engaged in high-level discussions with key stakeholders, including President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Representing Liberia, The Gambia, Ghana, Sudan, and Sierra Leone at the Bank, Darkortey also met with Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Speaker of Parliament Jonathan
Dopay, a fintech platform focused on providing digital payroll and payment solutions to the unbanked and underbanked workforce in emerging markets, has successfully raised $13.5 million in a Series A extension round. The fresh capital, led by Argentem Creek Partners and with participation from existing investors, will fuel Dopay’s expansion in its home market, Egypt,
Credit du Maroc and Mastercard have signed a strategic partnership agreement to bring new technologies to the market, contribute to advancing the bank’s digital transformation, and provide personalized solutions to its customers. Both banking giants state that this partnership aims to address the daily financial needs of Moroccans and reinforce the bank’s position as an
HPS, a leading global provider of payment software and solutions, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire CR2, a prominent digital banking and payments software company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. This strategic transaction underscores HPS’s commitment to enhancing its digital banking and payments capabilities, further solidifying its position as a leading global
The benefits of open banking have been spoken about within the global banking sector for some years now. While some local banks have already made concerted efforts to embrace the innovation opportunities that come with open banking, global payments as a service (PaaS) specialist, Network International, believes there is room for a more collaborative mindset
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for the Middle East and North Africa (RCG MENA) met today in virtual format. The group discussed global and regional macroeconomic and financial stability developments. Spillovers from bank failures in the US and Europe in March have been muted. However, geopolitical factors are weighing on the outlook
Stanbic Bank says it is committed to focus on the growth of local businesses and is well positioned to offer fit for purpose banking services to local businesses in the country. Speaking during his country visit to Zambia, Standard Bank Chief Executive Officer for Business & Commercial Banking, Mr Bill Blackie said that Standard Bank,
Ecobank, the leading pan-African Banking Group, has been named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) by the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence for the second year running, having also won the accolade in 2022. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group, said: “This award reflects Ecobank’s absolute commitment to supporting African SMEs
With foreign exchange shortages plaguing sub-Saharan African economies, Bank One’s Head of Trade, Gerald Ndosi, explains what measures can be taken to overcome US dollar liquidity challenges, promote trade finance, and foster sustainable economic growth in the region International Trade is conducted in the currencies of major economic powers, largely the US dollar, European Union
Domestic networks continue to drive financial inclusion worldwide but face an ongoing challenge to stay up-to-date on card functionality and flexibility 2% of all card expenditure is through local payment networks RBR’s Global Cards Data and Forecasts to 2027 study found that the share of spending made on domestic network cards was unchanged at 2%
