The company has signed a deal with epay to allow customers in New Zealand to get Ukash vouchers.
FNB benefits from first-move advantage, and will continue to reap the rewards after its exclusivity period expires.
In this World Wide Wrap: IBM implements core solution, Pakistan mobile banking grows, and OCCU goes live with Tyfone.
The banking sector is unable to implement parts of the Companies Act, and is in talks with the department about the situation.
NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations
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With cyber espionage and cyber warfare using similar techniques, countries must prepare defence systems, says security expert.
It's no longer about the network, but about the people, says RSA.
In this World Wide Wrap: HSBC called to improve risk management, Agilance unveils cloud risk management, and Nigerian bank appoints risk officer.
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
The financial institution will implement the Microgen 5Series Trust Administrator solution.
Trojans have increased in Europe, but phishing attacks continue to be successful locally and are cheap to operate, says EMC Southern Africa.
Companies could avoid costly system upgrades and the risk of falling foul of the law if South Africans just paid more attention.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: Desktop virtualisation demand surges, Credit Suisse conserves with virtualisation, and Norfolk virtualises schools.
In this World Wide Wrap: Telecoms target flexible working trend, Tata redraws SME plan, and banks urged to up SME lending.
In this World Wide Wrap: Czech operators support mobile payment, Egypt govt takes on e-billing, and Reuters buys e-billing provider.