Rapid mobile uptake in developing markets drives innovation and growth in financial services applications.
The deal between FNB and the US payment processor opens up the South African economy to the world.
Location- and context-based services will transform the mobile applications market in 2010 and beyond, say analysts.
In this World Wide Wrap: Green plan initiated for Cebu SMEs, Bank Republic boosts micro, SME loans, and Brisbane data centre offers SME services.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: PayPal goes to China, Verizon unveils mobile payment system, and AT&T drives paperless solutions.
In this World Wide Wrap: ICT next frontier for Kenya banks, Pakistan e-banking on a roll, and IT forensics tool traces Trojans.
Financial performance management in banking is crucial to help banks manage risk, says MCI Consultants.
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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The bank biometric system may carry security risks that need to be addressed.
Local banks will soon be able to use the department's fingerprint database to verify customers' identities.
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
The bank appoints Lars Gustavsson to head up its IT operations.
In today's technology roundup: Facebook kicks Google off top spot, forensics banking tool to trace Trojan, Lords pass Internet piracy Bill, and jury rules against Microsoft.
In this World Wide Wrap: European banks slack on governance, social media selling brings risks, and Nimbus and Quadrant partner.