Barko launching digital bank in South Africa with Temenos
Microfinance firm Barko is entering South Africa’s retail banking market with a new digital bank built on Temenos Transact and powered by The Temenos Banking Cloud.
MTN Nigeria examines women’s access to mobile finance
Multilateral development finance institution the African Development Bank has signed a grant agreement for $500,000 with Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a fintech subsidiary of operator MTN Nigeria. The grant will be used for a study into economic, religious, and social factors hampering access to finance for women in northern Nigeria.
Airtel Tanzania launches overdraft offering with I&M
Airtel Tanzania has partnered with the country’s I&M Bank to launch a mobile overdraft service.
PLDT’s Maya Bank wins Philippines digital banking licence
The Philippines’ Central Bank has approved the issue of a digital banking licence to PayMaya, the financial arm of PLDT’s digital unit Voyager Innovations.
Wallet Factory and Belize Bank push financial inclusion with E-kyash
Belize Bank Limited has launched a new banking app developed by Wallet Factory.
