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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
Interswitch raises $110m to scale digital payments
...set to scale its digital payment services across the continent
FinTech and Forex: the new era of trading
*Fintech enables millions to try Forex trading by developing user-friendly trading platforms
12 of Africa’s fastest-growing companies are in the technology sector
*According to FT, because many fast-growing companies are privately held and do not publicly disclose detailed financial data, a ranking such as this can never claim to be complete
Zapper’s new tap-on-phone feature enables faster transactions
*The feature eliminates the conventional transactional processes while replacing it with the tap-on-phone method
Eden Life expands to Kenya, acquires Lynk
Lynk has facilitated over 150,000 jobs for more than 2,000 workers in various informal sectors
MTN issues Nigeria’s largest Commercial Paper worth ₦127bn
...aims at diversifying its financing options while ensuring customers representation and opportunity to share in its growth
Towards an exhaustive fintech regulatory framework in Nigeria
“From payments to wealth management from peer to peer, lending to crowdfunding, a new generation of startups is taking aim at the heart of the industry… Like other disrupters from Silicon Valley, ‘Fintech’ firms are growing fast.” - The Economist
Kuda Bank responds to viral video of customer assault by Police
*Kuda Bank says it takes pride in providing a smooth, enjoyable and convenient customer service experience
African fintech company, Kudi, changes its identity to Nomba
*Kudi Fintech company has changed its brand name to Nomad | *It makes strategic appointments to expand the business as it provides a gateway between cash and digital
MTN gets CBN’s approval to operate payment service bank
*Set to commence operations for MOMO Payment Service Bank Limited | *Affirms commitment towards financial inclusion agenda of the CBN
