More fintechs target African consumers and institutions
Two recent announcements underline the continuing drive on the part of fintech groups to bring their technology to African institutions and consumers.
Airtel Africa, MTN Nigeria go live with mobile banking in Nigeria
Airtel Africa and MTN Nigeria have finally launched their mobile banking services in Nigeria.
Temenos connects Saigon-Hanoi Bank to digital banking platform
Cloud banking platform provider Temenos has signed up Saigon-Hanoi Bank (SHB) for its digital banking platform, a move for the lender to meet the rising demand for electronic banking in Vietnam.
GSMA launches mobile money API service
Trade association the GSMA has launched the Mobile Money API Compliance Verification Service to support the growth of trusted mobile money ecosystems in developing nations.
Malaysian digital banking licence awards aim to benefit the underserved
Grab Holdings Limited, and leading communications technology group Singtel have announced that GXS Bank Pte. Ltd, their digital bank joint venture, supported by a consortium of Malaysian investors, is among the companies selected to receive a full digital banking licence in Malaysia.
