Banking
Explore the latest trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes impacting the banking sector.
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Kenya Leads Africa in Sustainable Banking with New SC Account Option
Standard Chartered Kenya launches Africa's first Sustainable Account, promoting eco-friendly investments aligned with UN SDGs and transparent impact reporting.
- Interesting Reads
The $3bn Private Credit Opportunity in Africa
Africa's $3bn private credit gap highlights a financing void for mid-market companies, underserved by traditional banks, offering investors significant opportunities.
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NCBA Group Posts Record Profit in 2023, Dividend Announced
NCBA Group PLC sees significant financial growth in 2023, driven by strategic initiatives, digital innovation, and regional expansion.
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Equity Group Holdings Posts Record Dividend Amid 2023 Growth
Equity Group Holdings demonstrates financial strength with record dividend payout, strategic acquisitions, and diversified growth initiatives.
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Absa, Visa Launch ‘Commercial Choice’ Program to Empower Kenyan Travel Agents
Absa Bank Kenya and Visa partner to provide travel agents and businesses with enhanced payment solutions, optimizing cash flow.
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East-West Africa Remittances Corridor Opens With New Partnership
M-Pesa, Safaricom, Coronation Group, and Access Holdings partner to streamline African remittances, focusing initially on East & West Africa.
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PesaLink Steps Up to Rival M-Pesa in the Merchant Space
As M-Pesa outages increase, PesaLink says "Watch this space..." in Merchant Payments, setting up competition for Lipa na M-Pesa.
- How To/ Explained
Equity Boostika Explained, Everything to Know!
Equity Bank's Boostika offers Kenyans higher overdraft limits and competitive rates, challenging M-Pesa Fuliza's dominance
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M-Pesa Receives Global Compliance, Set to Accept Card Payments
Safaricom achieves PCI DSS compliance, expands M-PESA with Visa for global card payments, transforming mobile money services.
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Equity Group Completes Acquisition of Rwanda Bank
Equity Group finalizes COGEBANQUE acquisition, bolstering banking services and growth in Rwanda and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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MFS Africa and Madagascar’s MVola Partner to Enhance Financial Connectivity
MFS Africa partners with MVola, boosting financial inclusion and seamless international money transfers in Madagascar.
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Visa Spend Clarity: NCBA’s Game-Changing Solution for Commercial Clients
NCBA partners with Visa to launch Visa Spend Clarity, enhancing expense management and financial oversight for commercial clients.
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KCB Joins Forces with Mastercard to Launch Elite Credit Cards for Premium Clients
KCB partners with Mastercard, launching exclusive World Elite cards, offering unique perks for premium clients in Kenya.
- Announcements
Sendwave Launches New Banking Product Targeting Kenyans in the US
Sendwave launches Sendwave Pay for Kenyan migrants in the US, offering interest-earning accounts and reduced remittance fees.
- News
Equity Bank, Mastercard Extend Partnership to Transform Regional Payment
Equity Bank and Mastercard extend partnership for ten years, revolutionising digital payments across East Africa.
