Global
Global: Ant International, ADIO Forge Partnership to Boost Fintech Innovation in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ant International, a global leader in digital payments and ...
Global
Global: UAE Nears Rollout of Digital Dirham to Boost Financial Innovation and Inclusion
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is in the final stages of launching its long-anticipated retail and wholesale central bank digital currency ...
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Tanzania’s Instant Payment Transactions Soar to $11.6 Billion in 2024
Tanzania’s real-time payment transactions surged in 2024, with the Tanzania Instant Payment System (TIPS) processing TSh29.9 trillion (US$11.6 billion) by year-end—more than double ...
Africa
Africa: UBA and PAPSS Launch AI-Powered Local Currency Transfers to Boost Intra-African Trade
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has taken a bold leap forward in advancing cross-border financial inclusion with the integration of the Pan-African ...
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SA: MTN South Africa deploys biometric ID verification to combat telecom fraud
MTN South Africa has introduced a cutting-edge biometric digital identity system across all its retail outlets, enabling customers to verify their identities using ...
Africa
Africa: World Bank Group Joins MADE Alliance: Africa as Co-Chair to Advance Digital Inclusion
The World Bank Group has officially joined the Mobilising Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa as a co-chair, partnering with the ...
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Nigeria: Leadway Assurance and Ecobank Forge Strategic Bancassurance Alliance to Deepen Insurance Inclusion
In a bold move to advance financial inclusion and expand access to insurance across Nigeria, Leadway Assurance has entered into a strategic bancassurance ...
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Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Champions Human-Centric Innovation at Inaugural Customer Engagement Day
MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing customer experience and digital inclusion through a series of human-centered innovations unveiled at its first-ever ...
Global
Global: RCBC and Visa Launch Real-Time Cross-Border Payment Service in the Philippines
In a move set to enhance digital remittance capabilities and financial inclusion, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has partnered with Visa to introduce ...
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Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC Unveils ‘APPbility’ to Redefine Digital Banking Experience
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has unveiled APPbility, an upgraded version of its mobile banking app, as part of its strategy to deepen digital ...