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In a strategic move aimed at expanding its global footprint, UK-based Iliad Solutions, a leading provider of payment testing and certification platforms, has announced a partnership with South Africa’s PayVolution, a firm known for driving payment innovation across emerging markets. This collaboration is set to deepen Iliad’s presence across Southern and Central Africa, as well as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
As part of the partnership, Frans Stander, Director of PayVolution, will lead Iliad’s business development initiatives across these regions, tapping into a growing demand for secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant payment systems.
Iliad Solutions is renowned for its flagship t3 testing platform, which supports up to 15,000 transactions per second and provides automated, real-time dashboards for monitoring and managing complex regulatory compliance and payment processing requirements. Trusted by some of the world’s largest financial institutions, t3 helps accelerate system deployment while reducing operational and regulatory risks—a critical requirement in regions where digital transformation is evolving rapidly.
Executive Insights
Anthony Walton, CEO of Iliad Solutions, emphasized the strategic importance of this alliance:
“We’re excited to partner with PayVolution and have Frans onboard to lead this charge. His regional insight is invaluable as we expand the reach of our payment testing solutions across financial institutions in Africa and MENA.”
Walton also highlighted the compliance management advantages of the enhanced t3 platform:
“Our latest iteration of t3 empowers licensees to deploy digital payment systems with greater speed and security. Its high automation and configurability make it ideal for institutions that need to meet strict regulatory framework demands while ensuring seamless customer experiences.”
Frans Stander shared his outlook on the collaboration:
“Partnering with Iliad gives us a unique opportunity to deliver cutting-edge testing capabilities across South Africa and neighboring markets. As digital payments surge across the region, institutions are under increasing pressure to meet regulatory compliance requirements, enhance financial crime prevention, and improve operational resilience. t3 delivers on all fronts.”
Broader Impact on RegTech in Africa
The partnership comes at a time when financial institutions and regulators in Africa and MENA are intensifying efforts around regulatory technology solutions, aiming to strengthen compliance audits, reduce fraud detection risks, and facilitate secure payment ecosystems. With PayVolution’s local market expertise and Iliad’s global technology leadership, the collaboration is poised to accelerate compliance automation and RegTech innovation across the continent.
As Africa’s digital financial infrastructure evolves, partnerships like this are vital for enabling regulatory intelligence, compliance monitoring tools, and next-generation compliance management systems that align with global standards. Iliad’s entry into these markets marks a significant step forward for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) maturity in the region.
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