The digital banking (r)evolution

South Africa is ahead of the pack when it comes to mobile banking, driven by a perfect storm of half a billion mobile phone users spread across 54 countries, most of whom need access to banking services.

Veeam Software

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Banker Africa East Africa Awards

May 26, 2017

Entersekt wins second Banker Africa 2017 award

It won the Judges' Choice: Best Technology Provider at the fourth Banker Africa East Africa Awards held recently at a gala dinner in Nairobi.

Better payment innovations mean better payment regulations

Perhaps the most unexpected trend has been the emergence of non-banks, all competing in the payment services space, says?Suresh Nagarajan: senior director, Global Cards and Payments at SQS.

Capitec named best digital bank: survey

Capitec scored 81 out of 100 points in the digital banking category.

Absa opens applications for graduate programme

The bank's Rising Eagles initiative seeks graduates with a strong focus on technology, finance and maths.

NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations

In this week's tech news roundup, Fintech partners contracted to disburse monthly allowances to NSFAS-funded tertiary students have challenged the allegations levelled against them, saying they are considering legal action. eZaga and Tenet Technology have denied the allegations made against them and claim to not have received the full report in which these were made Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #sita #nsfas https://www.itweb.co.za/content/DZQ58MV8yPAvzXy2 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/rxP3jqBEax8MA2ye https://www.itweb.co.za/content/xnklOvz1dnYq4Ymz https://www.itweb.co.za/content/dgp45vaBPVJ7X9l8 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/P3gQ2qGAPrg7nRD1

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Guest column

May 23, 2017

Should you be worried about the new FICA regulation?

With SA's international investments at stake, there's little chance this legislation will be toothless, writes TransUnion Africa CEO Lee Naik.

Blockchain to spawn new business models, processes

A third of almost 3 000 global executives surveyed are using or considering blockchain in their business.

Synthesis acquired by Capital Appreciation for R132m

The JSE-listed firm says the purchase is in line with its strategy of providing established and emerging financial services companies with fintech services.

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

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SAS Fraud Framework

May 17, 2017

Preventing, managing risk within electronic banking

Zenith Bank, in Nigeria, deployed the SAS Fraud Framework?solution in three core business areas: online banking, insider abuse and third-party fraud.

SAS Institute

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ITWeb Security Summit 2017

May 17, 2017

Maths deployed as cybercrime 'street fighter'

Advanced mathematical algorithms catch more attack attempts than AI, says Snode.

e4 launches its Virtual Identity solution in Australia

The client is able to supply evidence of their identity and proof of address by taking photos of their original documents and submitting them via the local company's app.

Kgaogelo Letsebe