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CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

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First Abu Dhabi Bank starts selling 5-year debt - IFR

21 Feb 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

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Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

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JPMorgan seizes First Republic Bank

2 May 2023

A person holds a new 1000 naira note as the Central Bank of Nigeria releases the notes to the public through the banks in Abuja, Nigeria, 15 December 2022. Reuters / Afolabi Sotunde / File Photo

Nigerian court extends old banknotes to end-2023 amid cash shortage

Camillus Eboh 3 Mar 2023

Mastercard to bring crypto-trading capabilities to banks

17 Oct 2022

Source: World Economic Forum.

Are asset owners ready to finance a transition to net zero?

17 Oct 2022

Source: Wikipedia. Bank of England.

Chaos in the markets: Bank of England takes emergency measures

11 Oct 2022

Volt, Australia's first online-only bank, shuts down due to fundraising woes

Byron Kaye and Alun John 6 Jul 2022

World's 1000 largest banks' Tier 1 capital exceeds $10tn for first time

World's 1000 largest banks' Tier 1 capital exceeds $10tn for first time

4 Jul 2022

Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

FNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied.

8th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit: promoting digital innovation within the African fiscal sector

3 Jun 2022

IFC invests $50m in the first gender bond issued by Banco Pichincha

5 Apr 2022

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CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

First Abu Dhabi Bank starts selling 5-year debt - IFR

21 Feb 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

Source: Twitter @jpmorgan

JPMorgan seizes First Republic Bank

2 May 2023

A person holds a new 1000 naira note as the Central Bank of Nigeria releases the notes to the public through the banks in Abuja, Nigeria, 15 December 2022. Reuters / Afolabi Sotunde / File Photo

Nigerian court extends old banknotes to end-2023 amid cash shortage

Camillus Eboh 3 Mar 2023

Mastercard to bring crypto-trading capabilities to banks

17 Oct 2022

Source: World Economic Forum.

Are asset owners ready to finance a transition to net zero?

17 Oct 2022

Source: Wikipedia. Bank of England.

Chaos in the markets: Bank of England takes emergency measures

11 Oct 2022

Volt, Australia's first online-only bank, shuts down due to fundraising woes

Byron Kaye and Alun John 6 Jul 2022

World's 1000 largest banks' Tier 1 capital exceeds $10tn for first time

World's 1000 largest banks' Tier 1 capital exceeds $10tn for first time

4 Jul 2022

Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

FNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied.

8th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit: promoting digital innovation within the African fiscal sector

3 Jun 2022

IFC invests $50m in the first gender bond issued by Banco Pichincha

5 Apr 2022

Source: Supplied

The Islamic Development Bank injects $252.5m into Pakistan's vital projects

3 Jan 2022

Source: Supplied

Wizkid and Flutterwave launch innovative global cross-border payments platform

24 Dec 2021

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The 2022 African banking trends unpacked

3 Dec 2021

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New financial tribes in banking identified

12 Nov 2021

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FNB named Africa & SA's best SME bank

11 Nov 2021

Source: ©supplied. Sello Moloko

Sello Moloko appointed Absa Group Board chairperson-designate

26 Oct 2021

Source: ©Dmitry Kalinovsky

Future-proofing the modern ATM

Danette Breitenbach 22 Oct 2021

Chatbots can be utilised to enhance customer experience. PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images

More Nigerian banks are using chatbots to serve customers, but with mixed results

Emmanuel Mogaji 27 Jul 2021

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Banking and payment channels in Africa are showing positive growth

2 Jul 2021

West African leaders and officials stand for a photo at the Ecowas extraordinary summit on terrorism in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Reuters/Anne Mimault

West African regional bloc adopts new plan to launch single currency in 2027

21 Jun 2021

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Nigeria is making progress with financial inclusion: here's how

Emmanuel Mogaji 20 May 2021

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Sarb gives Grobank, Access Bank deal the nod

29 Mar 2021

Bank buildings rise above the business district of Lagos. Banks must effectively communicate the impact of their engagement with women. Tim Graham/Getty Images

How Nigerian banks empower women through corporate social responsibility

Emmanuel Mogaji 17 Mar 2021

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Mobile payments will unlock new business for banks in Africa

8 Sep 2020

#WorldEntrepreneursDay: Pezesha, Kenya's digital financial enabler platform and marketplace

#WorldEntrepreneursDay: Pezesha, Kenya's digital financial enabler platform and marketplace

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Aug 2020

Akinwumi Adesina leads a bank that has the USA as its second largest shareholder. CGIAR/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC-SA

Independence is at the heart of the African Development Bank's ability to be effective

Kalu Ojah 13 Jul 2020

Safeguarding our communities through the Covid-19 pandemic

Safeguarding our communities through the Covid-19 pandemic

Olga Arara-Kimani 6 Jul 2020

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Electronic banking fraud in Nigeria: how it's done, and what can be done to stop it

Oludayo Tade 24 Jun 2020

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

21 Apr 2020

#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

Cayle Sharrock 5 Mar 2020

#BlockchainAfrica: The impact of blockchain on the global economy

#BlockchainAfrica: The impact of blockchain on the global economy

Ilija Acimovic 4 Mar 2020

CFA franc countries will no longer have to keep 50% of their foreign exchange reserves at the French Treasury. Shutterstock

Is the time right for a single currency in West Africa?

Iwa Salami 27 Feb 2020

No coordination on macroeconomic policies in Nigeria Red Confidential/shutterstock

What Nigeria needs to do to avoid World Bank's worst case scenario

Wale Fatade 20 Jan 2020

#BestofBiz 2019: Finance & Insurance

#BestofBiz 2019: Finance & Insurance

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Technology makes it easier for taxpayers

29 Nov 2019

#AfricaCom: Smartphone costs the biggest barrier to a digitally inclusive Africa

#AfricaCom: Smartphone costs the biggest barrier to a digitally inclusive Africa

Sindy Peters 15 Nov 2019