BankingFeaturedFintech 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
BankingFeaturedNigerian 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
FeaturedFinanceBNP Paribas launches A2A payments for ecommerce merchantsPritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2021March 11, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 10, 2021March 11, 2021 BNP Paribas will launch the platform along with Token, an open banking payments platform... Read more
BankingFeaturedDeutsche 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
BankingFeaturedTanzanian 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
FeaturedTechnologyAbsa Bank Kenya to roll out 60 tech projects for Sh1.6 bnInternational Finance Business DeskFebruary 16, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskFebruary 16, 2021 The 60 new technology projects will be aimed at improving customer experiences... Read more
BankingFeaturedEcobank Transitional appoints Herve S. Assah as non-executive directorPritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2021 Mr Herve S. Assah has served in senior positions for more than two decades at the World Bank and has been managing partner of Aequaria Capital... Read more
BankingFeaturedAmerican Express, Access Bank join forces in NigeriaInternational Finance Business DeskFebruary 5, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskFebruary 5, 2021 The partnership will also allow American Express cardholders to use their cards across merchant locations across the country... Read more
FeaturedFinanceCBUAE issues new Consumer Protection RegulationPritam BordoloiFebruary 1, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 1, 2021 The new regulations are aimed to ensure the fair treatment and protection of consumers... Read more
BankingFeaturedAhli United Bank: A prominent community-based role in 2020International Finance Business DeskJanuary 27, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 27, 2021 The bank has has continued its efforts in supporting the community through its unique corporate social responsibility programme... Read more