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Ukheshe rebrands to EFT Corporation to lead FinTech innovation and banking beyond tomorrow

In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one...

Harnessing the potential of mobile payments in Africa

Dalene Deale, Strategic Consultant at Halo Dot, discusses the company’s new mobile payment technology.   Financial inclusion remains a critical barrier across Africa. A considerable segment of the population remains alienated from basic banking services. Yet...

Bridging the gap between online and offline payments without a reliable Internet connection

SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is making digital payments independent of online connectivity. The token-based payment solution G+D Filia Unplugged enables consecutive, secure offline payment transactions anytime and anywhere, bridging the gap...

HSBC launches global wealth trading platform in the UAE 

HSBC has announced the launch of WorldTrader in the UAE, a digital trading platform providing customers with access to a wide range of investments internationally.  WorldTrader will give HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) customers access to up to 80% of global s...

How Generative AI is shaping the future of data analytics

Rytis Ulys, Analytics Team Lead at Oxylabs, discusses key trends shaping the future of data analytics and the role of Generative AI and Machine Learning. What key trends do you see shaping the future of data analytics in business intelligence?  In a...

Michigan Educational Credit Union implements new digital banking platform from Lumin Digital 

 Michigan Educational Credit Union (MECU), a credit union based in Plymouth, MI, has announced the successful implementation of its new digital banking solution from leading cloud-based digital banking provider, Lumin Digital.  MECU’s...

RSA becomes first UK insurer to implement cloud solution for claims 

RSA Insurance has announced the launch of its new and enhanced broker and customer claims portal. Powered by Guidewire, a global leader in insurance platform software, RSA is the first UK insurer to implement the Guidewire cloud solution.   ClaimCenter on G...

The process of hyper-regulation in asset management has sped up

We hear from José Fernando Martínez, Chief Compliance Officer at MAPFRE AM. He discusses the rise in regulation in the asset management industry over the past 26 years, the same number of years he’s been working at MAPFRE AM. In fact, he notes that there’s been ...

Growth in Africa’s cross border digital payments driving economies as well

The movement of money translates into economic activity and African nations that are witnessing a fast growth of payments in their local currency will also experience growth of their digital economy and growth over a broader economic landscape, says Arthi...

What is CHAPS? ClearBank’s guide to the UK’s high-value payment scheme

The UK has over 500 financial institutions handling millions daily, enabled by payment schemes and centralised bodies setting rules for fund transfers. ClearBank’s guide details CHAPS, the UK’s real-time, high-value settlement system, ensuring same-day, irr...

AvaTrade expands into Colombia with new regulatory approval

AvaTrade, one of the world’s leading multi-regulated brokers, has officially received authorization from the Financial Superintendence of Colombia (SFC) to operate within the country. AvaTrade now brings Colombian traders a trading experience focused on c...

Tech leaders talk Women’s Equality Day

Where is the tech sector at on Woman’s Equality Day 2024? Wendy Zveglic, VP of Engineering, Fluent Commerce As we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, we emphasize how diversity drives innovation. The future of technology is being written today, and days l...