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By Hennie de Villiers Africa’s population is projected to exceed 1.7 billion by 2030, one of the youngest and mobile-first populations on the planet, making the continent fertile ground for the reimagining of financial services. But Africa also sits at a crossroads: an accelerating trajectory of digital innovation challenged by deep digital divides, including access and infrastructure, […]
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– Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024, Nairobi, Kenya Conceptualized and organized by The International Center For Strategic Alliances (ICSA), the 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024 on 6th of March, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya has set a new benchmark for the future of digital banking and financial […]
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Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024, Nairobi, Kenya The Connected Banking Summit, orchestrated by The International Center For Strategic Alliances (ICSA), has once again demonstrated its unparalleled ability to bring together the brightest minds in banking, fintech, and financial services. The 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024 took […]
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In a new episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos hears the latest technology updates from some of the biggest banks on the continent as they continue to digitise. According to McKinsey, cash is still used in more than 90% of all transactions in Africa. One of the key reasons for this is access […]
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Some of the biggest banks on the continent to digitize and utilize the latest technology. According to McKinsey, cash is still used in more than 90% of all transactions in Africa. One of the key reasons for this is access to smartphones. Sim Tshabalala, the CEO of South Africa’s largest bank Standard Bank Group speaks […]
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Curated by Standard Bank’s Head of Global Markets Standard Bank recently gathered central bank governors from across the continent to discuss the key macroeconomic themes faced by African economies. The articles below, curated by Standard Bank’s Guido Haller reflect the key themes discussed by the central bankers at this pivotal convening. With sovereign debt restructuring […]
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Anthony Evens, Head of Special Asset Management, Absa CIB South Africa is globally recognised as having one of the most resilient, well-capitalised and technically competent banking sectors in the world. These skills have been honed through a variety of different economic cycles and allow our teams to work on large deals – but who manages […]
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Crosby Mkhwanazi, Group Head of Transactional Products and Services at Standard Bank Group Digital acceleration is transforming the banking sector globally and Africa is no exception. Technological advancements are increasingly shaping how financial products are distributed, how clients are served, and how underlying financial infrastructures are scaled. Moreover, digitisation has sparked a marked adjustment in […]
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