FeaturedFintechSouth African fintech startup TaxTim expands into NigeriaInternational Finance Business DeskApril 3, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 3, 2020 The startup entered into a partnership with PwC Nigeria... Read more
FeaturedFintechAfrica uses mobile money to curb the spread of the coronavirusInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 Safaricom removed all fees from its mobile-money platform, M-Pesa... Read more
BankingMagazineDo high-street banks have to fear the rise of neobanks?International Finance Business DeskMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020 A dozen neobanks are broadening the competitive digital banking playing field in the UK with fintech experimentation and evolved customer experience... Read more
FeaturedFintechMubadala acquires a 3.4% stake in UK fintech FinablrPritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 The acquisition is made MIC Capital Partners, a fund owned by Mubadala Investment Company... Read more
MagazineTechnologyBitcoin: The new gold in a declining global economy?International FinanceMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 Professional investors seek easier access to Bitcoin and that’s what Asia’s first bitcoin mutual fund promises to offer... Read more
MagazineWealth managementWhy wealth managers need accountabilityInternational FinanceMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 Wealth managers must rise above the commission based approach to create value for investors... Read more
BankingFeaturedMonzo launches current account services for SMEsPritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2020 The trial period lasted 12 months and saw the participation of 2500 businesses... Read more
MagazineOpinionWhy today’s banks need the right tech platformInternational FinanceMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 Non-banking firms have brought a bottom-up disruption to banking; banks need to catch up... Read more
EconomyMagazine2020: Recession proof your businessInternational FinanceMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 It is hard to predict a recession and its outcome, but nevertheless businesses can be prepared for it... Read more
FintechMagazineSilent Eight: AML software that makes sense of alertsInternational FinanceMarch 13, 2020April 2, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 13, 2020April 2, 2020 AI-based AML software that simply suggests or weights alerts is passé; Silent Eight’s solution gives plain English explanations for decisions.... Read more