Standard Bank intros service status portal after tech glitches
The big-four bank establishes a service status portal, to keep customers up to date on its digital banking services following several technical glitches.
The evolution of payments – where small businesses can succeed
SimplyBlu from Standard Bank allows companies to take their business online with a customisable e-commerce Web site that offers secure payment options.
Standard Bank joins distributed ledger tech network
The bank establishes Africa’s first Hedera network node, which is set to soothe some of the sore points that have historically beset cross-border trade.
SA banks see new opportunities in virtual, augmented reality
South African banks are redefining their banking services to create immersive customer experiences using virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.
SA banks to trial second phase of SARB's blockchain project
Absa, First National Bank, Nedbank and Standard Bank are among the entities that will explore the use of digital currency, as part of the Project Khokha 2 project.
Mastercard study predicts massive fintech disruption in Africa
The Mastercard Economics Institute says the opportunity for fintech disruption is high in Africa, with digitisation enabling financial inclusion in emerging markets.
Digitisation, COVID-19 prompt reduced headcount at Absa
The bank reduces its total number of employees by 1 200 and institutes a hiring freeze, citing COVID-19 ramifications, combined with its digital strategy implementation.