Financial brokerage and asset management firm EBC Financial Group says the scale of the problem is significant because digital payments are now well-established.
If fintech 1.0 was about disruption, and fintech 2.0 was about rapid scaling, fintech 3.0 is about resilient, compliant, interoperable financial infrastructure.
Cyber security and financial experts warn of an increase in Remote Access Trojan malicious software.
The Department of Home Affairs achieves record smart ID card delivery, issuing over four million in 2025.
NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations
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By understanding the trade and trade craft of hackers, and the murky underground world of hacking groups, organisations are better placed to defend themselves.
Durable success requires legislative tightening paired with practical guidance and support, prioritising real-world effectiveness over formal compliance, says Sholane Sathu, founder of Navigate Compliance.
To prevent platform failures, financial services firms must shift testing focus from the vendor core to their customisaptions, says Tristan Brown, senior solutions consultant at Inspired Testing.
Huawei Cloud drives African FinTech innovation
Mark Wang, Solution Architect at Huawei Cloud Southern Africa, spoke to ITWeb about Huawei being a strategic partner in the banking sector. He also addressed challenges for banks in SA and potential growth in the payment ecosystem for customers. #huaweicloud #fintech #digitalbanking
Early moves in 2026 are already offering a clear signal of the direction the crypto market could take this year, say industry players.
Cashbook Version 2026 includes EFTXpress and RecXpress.
Revenue will come from better decisions rather than better algorithms, says Pragashani Reddy, executive director: Digital Business Banking at Absa Group.
Sleek checkout experiences, modern payment rails and cloud-based decision APIs underpin BNPL, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
Independent accreditation, cloud-specific safeguards and a refreshed site set the tone for 2026.