How has 2020 panned out for UnionBank?WebAdminApril 5, 2021April 6, 2021 by WebAdminApril 5, 2021April 6, 2021 The bank has continued smooth operations despite all limitations owing to its proactive efforts in digital adoption.... Read more
Thailand and Vietnam launch QR code to facilitate cross-border transactionsWebAdminApril 5, 2021 by WebAdminApril 5, 2021 Tourists can pay for goods and services using Viet QR Codes or Thai QR Codes in Thailand and Vietnam respectively... Read more
Kenyan banking startup Tanda announces expansion after funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 The startup plans to expand regionally as well as to Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania... Read more
Fintech Revolut leaves Canada after 18 monthsAshwini sekarMarch 19, 2021 by Ashwini sekarMarch 19, 2021 After around 18 months in the country, the fintech startup withdraw operations... Read more
Nigerian digital bank Kuda secures $25 mn Series A fundingPritam BordoloiMarch 19, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 19, 2021 The funding round was led by New York-based venture capital firm Valar Ventures... Read more
DBS becomes first Asian bank to use Trusple blockchain solutionPritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2021 The transaction of around $40,000 was for an artificial construction stone material known as ‘quartz stone’... Read more
Sterling Bank adds new lending feature to its digital banking platformWebAdminMarch 8, 2021 by WebAdminMarch 8, 2021 Ajo Scheme is the digital construct of Ajo, Esusu and Adashe... Read more
Deutsche Bank branch closure could see 450 people lose their jobWebAdminFebruary 26, 2021 by WebAdminFebruary 26, 2021 The bank is also planning to eliminate 20% of its workforce in a four-year restructuring plan... Read more
Tanzanian banking sectors shows resiliencePritam BordoloiFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021 The country has about 50 banks with approximately 840 branches including 23,500 agents... Read more
Google, EIF to offer $75 mn funding for SMEs in LatamInternational Finance Business DeskFebruary 18, 2021February 19, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskFebruary 18, 2021February 19, 2021 The funds are a part of an $800 million initiative designed to cope the coronavirus pandemic... Read more