Fintech

Fintech: The rise of the digital bank

Jul 1, 2019

We are seeing the transformation of banking, and those companies that can master new digital capabilities will not only be the leaders, but the only survivors...

Opinion: Why accountants need a tech qualification

Jun 12, 2019

Cloud computing and mobile technology has revolutionised the accounting industry - without it, it will be impossible to embrace AI because as it's only way to access the volumes of information AI and machine learning need to be effective.

Business case for cloud: Finance needs seat at the table

May 22, 2019

Deloitte highlights the need for the CFO to take an active role in navigating the challenges that emerge during the move-to-cloud process

Automation: Opportunity or extinction for finance professionals?

May 21, 2019

Understanding and implementing automation is an essential skill for finance professionals in order to operate in an increasingly digital and agile environment.

Survey: High-net-worth individuals bank on cryptocurrencies

May 8, 2019

There is growing, universal acceptance that cryptocurrencies are the future of money – and the future is now. High net worth individuals are not prepared to miss out on this and are rebalancing their investment portfolios towards these digital assets.

Payroll providers: Compliant but not honest, transparent?

Mar 27, 2019

PaySpace stresses the importance of a rock-solid reputation - look for things like ISO certification that give you a hint of the company’s compliance track-record - and never sign on the dotted line until you're happy you know all details.

Fintech take on the CoFI Bill

Mar 13, 2019

Disruptive technology has the ability to reform the fundamental commercial and legal structure of particular financial products and services, in its entirety.

Open banking could make payment systems obsolete

Nov 7, 2018

Those who believe that ‘tap and go’ credit cards are the pinnacle of banking payment solutions are in for a big surprise. Chris Michael, a UK-based payments specialist and head of technology at Open Banking UK, says that developments in open banking APIs could render...

Why an independent, high-tech SARB is vital

Sep 11, 2018

Lower costs and better access to investment are fundamental for growth and jobs. Those advantages become reality when you apply the appropriate technologies. But technology can be risky and everyone prefers a stable hand to help guide the process. The South African...

Cryptocoins and their revolutionary architecture

Aug 14, 2018

Investment experts have often sceptically dismissed cryptocurrencies as excessively volatile. Technologists have described them as revolutionary. Who is correct? Will cryptocurrencies become a mainstream asset class? By Stéphane Monier, chief investment officer at...

Africa’s hottest payment trends

Aug 14, 2018

Ever since the Lydians – the ancient civilisation in Western Asia that first used coin-based monetary systems in the 5th century BC – we’ve been creating payments infrastructure that connects buyers and sellers. By Sreekanth Kodumur, GM: banking and financial services...

Tap and go: yes or no?

Jul 17, 2018

Contactless card, or “tap and go”, payments are slowly gaining popularity as more banks and retailers adopt this method of payment. Shoppers with the technology-enabled cards are benefitting from the speed and convenience that contactless payments offer. However, with...

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