PBT Group is purchasing Prescient Holdings in a R1.6 billion deal that will result in a reverse takeover of PBT.
Using the device's camera, physical cheques can be scanned and uploaded from anywhere.
The mobile banking platform lets banks offer services via downloadable apps, mobile browsers or SMSes.
The Entersect Technologies solution uses digital certificates and push notifications to add security for mobile banking.
NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations
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The loss exposed flaws in the bank's risk controls that may prompt regulators to act, analysts say.
The online payments business was included in the Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100.
The mobile payments system is now available in the US, but it will still be several years before it has an impact on the mass market.
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
Electronic and mobile payments are increasingly becoming the preferred method of payment globally, a report says.
The company has opened a new branch office in Luanda, Angola.
The solution allows BMO MasterCard customers to purchase services using a sticker on their mobile phones.
The future of banking in Africa
MTN and Huawei, in partnership with Brainstorm magazine, held an executive roundtable on 11 May for industry insiders from the financial sector to discuss emerging technologies and digitisation in the banking space. #mtn #huawei #fintech
Providing services to the unbanked will benefit the banking fraternity and the economy as a whole, says Wesley Lynch, CEO of Realmdigital.
The bank has adopted the Trillium Software solution to assess data quality and metrics. [Local rep: Master Data Management]
Misys GeoGuard aims to reduce cost of fraudulent transactions for banks and minimises consumer frustration when travelling.