Mobile Money

Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech Partner to Drive Acceleration of Mobile Money Ecosystem in Africa Across 13 Markets

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onsdag, februari 28, 2024
Banking, Technology, Professional Services, Payments, Small Business, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Telecommunications, Networks, Fintech, Mobile, Wireless, Finance, Congo, EEMEA, Multimedia, Small business, Momo, Growth, Mastercard, SME, GDP, Market development, Republic, QR, Trust, MTN, Mobile Money, Partnership, Cryptocurrency

This follows Mastercard and MTN’s recent agreement for a minority investment into MTN Group Fintech - the digital financial services arm of Africa’s largest mobile network operator – that concluded this month.

Key Points: 
  • This follows Mastercard and MTN’s recent agreement for a minority investment into MTN Group Fintech - the digital financial services arm of Africa’s largest mobile network operator – that concluded this month.
  • We are very proud of our partnership with MTN that will enable digital commerce for millions of people in Africa.
  • Through the partnership, consumers will now have expanded reach for mobile money remittance services – both inward and cross-border remittances in Africa.
  • The company has pledged to bring 1 billion people and 50 million SMEs into the global digital economy by 2025.

Chimoney and Corpay Collaborate to Revolutionize Global Payouts: Connecting 130+ Countries with Seamless Payment Solutions

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torsdag, januari 11, 2024
Partnership, Fintech, Channel, FLT, Payment card, Mobile Money, Global Payments, Social media, Bank, Growth

Additionally, with Corpay’s award-winning trading platform, Chimoney's customers can now effortlessly access payouts to more countries and currencies.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, with Corpay’s award-winning trading platform, Chimoney's customers can now effortlessly access payouts to more countries and currencies.
  • “Corpay is very pleased to announce our commercial partnership with Chimoney.
  • “As Chimoney’s mission has always been to unlock economic opportunities globally, this collaboration with Corpay amplifies our vision of creating seamless access to more payout options and countries.
  • For businesses and partners, it’s clear: Chimoney is setting new standards in fintech, constantly pushing boundaries, and striving for excellence," added Uchi Uchibeke, Founder and CEO of Chimoney.

Africa FinTech and AI Awards 2023: Global Voice Group winner of the Best RegTech Solution category

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fredag, november 10, 2023
AAAI Squirrel AI Award, Serena Hotels, Best, Mobile Money, M3, Ecosystem, GVG, AI, News, Fintech

This time, the recognition was given by the Africa Fintech and AI Awards 2023, in which M3 was the winner of the Best RegTech Solution category.

Key Points: 
  • This time, the recognition was given by the Africa Fintech and AI Awards 2023, in which M3 was the winner of the Best RegTech Solution category.
  • Earlier on this year, the company had received the "Most Innovative RegTech Solutions Provider Award" (East Africa) and the "Best Reg Tech Solution Provider Award" (East Africa) from Digital Banker Africa for the same solution.
  • The Africa FinTech and AI Awards aim to acknowledge FinTech and AI companies for their contribution to the good governance and expansion of the digital financial services sector.
  • I would like to sincerely thank the Africa FinTech and AI Awards for this recognition, which testifies to the performance of our M3 solution."

Africa FinTech and AI Awards 2023: Global Voice Group winner of the Best RegTech Solution category

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fredag, november 10, 2023
AAAI Squirrel AI Award, Serena Hotels, Best, Mobile Money, M3, Ecosystem, GVG, AI, News, Fintech

This time, the recognition was given by the Africa Fintech and AI Awards 2023, in which M3 was the winner of the Best RegTech Solution category.

Key Points: 
  • This time, the recognition was given by the Africa Fintech and AI Awards 2023, in which M3 was the winner of the Best RegTech Solution category.
  • Earlier on this year, the company had received the "Most Innovative RegTech Solutions Provider Award" (East Africa) and the "Best Reg Tech Solution Provider Award" (East Africa) from Digital Banker Africa for the same solution.
  • The Africa FinTech and AI Awards aim to acknowledge FinTech and AI companies for their contribution to the good governance and expansion of the digital financial services sector.
  • I would like to sincerely thank the Africa FinTech and AI Awards for this recognition, which testifies to the performance of our M3 solution."

Chimoney Partners with Interledger Foundation: A Leap Forward in Global Payouts and Financial Inclusion

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tisdag, oktober 3, 2023
Fintech, Blockchain, Partnership, Interview, Internet, Augmented matrix, Hope, ILP, ILF, Mobile Money, Murder Unveiled, Payment card, Bank, Cryptocurrency, Sales, Renewable energy, Uchi

This strategic alliance is poised to reshape the landscape of cross-border transactions and global payouts through the integration of the Interledger Protocol (ILP) to Chimoney and with Chimoney bringing its suite of Mobile Money, Airtime, Gift Cards, and Bank payout options to the Interledger ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic alliance is poised to reshape the landscape of cross-border transactions and global payouts through the integration of the Interledger Protocol (ILP) to Chimoney and with Chimoney bringing its suite of Mobile Money, Airtime, Gift Cards, and Bank payout options to the Interledger ecosystem.
  • By bridging these diverse financial touchpoints, Chimoney aims to democratize access to financial services, echoing the ethos of the internet's TCP/IP protocol.
  • Our partnership with Chimoney creates more opportunities to further the goals of global financial inclusion.
  • Since its inception, Chimoney has been unwavering in its commitment to financial empowerment and inclusion.

Global Voice Group's Whitepaper spotlights critical need for Actionable Data in Africa

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torsdag, september 7, 2023
GVG, Mobile Money, Acquisition, Regulatory technology, Digital, Fraud, KYC, Cryptocurrency

According to a new whitepaper by Global Voice Group (GVG), implementing effective monitoring solutions in the mobile money sector across Africa's emerging economies will significantly impact Africa's economic future.

Key Points: 
  • According to a new whitepaper by Global Voice Group (GVG), implementing effective monitoring solutions in the mobile money sector across Africa's emerging economies will significantly impact Africa's economic future.
  • The whitepaper notes that there are only 82 data centres in Africa compared to thousands in Europe and United States.
  • The current data protection and sovereignty requirements would require increasing the current numbers of data centres to at least 700 across the continent.
  • The whitepaper highlights Mobile Money's impact on local economies and provides insights into data acquisition to boost financial inclusion and governance.

Global Voice Group's Whitepaper spotlights critical need for Actionable Data in Africa

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torsdag, september 7, 2023
GVG, Mobile Money, Acquisition, Regulatory technology, Digital, Fraud, KYC, Cryptocurrency

According to a new whitepaper by Global Voice Group (GVG), implementing effective monitoring solutions in the mobile money sector across Africa's emerging economies will significantly impact Africa's economic future.

Key Points: 
  • According to a new whitepaper by Global Voice Group (GVG), implementing effective monitoring solutions in the mobile money sector across Africa's emerging economies will significantly impact Africa's economic future.
  • The whitepaper notes that there are only 82 data centres in Africa compared to thousands in Europe and United States.
  • The current data protection and sovereignty requirements would require increasing the current numbers of data centres to at least 700 across the continent.
  • The whitepaper highlights Mobile Money's impact on local economies and provides insights into data acquisition to boost financial inclusion and governance.

Global Voice Group Crowned Best and Most Innovative RegTech Two Years in a Row by Digital Banker Africa

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tisdag, juli 18, 2023
Mobile Money, M3, Certification, ISO, Jury, Best, GVG, Regulatory technology, Cryptocurrency

MADRID, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Global Voice Group's nomination for the "Most Innovative RegTech Solutions Provider Award" (East Africa) and the "Best Reg Tech Solution Provider Award" (East Africa) earlier this year, Digital Banker Africa declared the company winner in both categories for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Global Voice Group's nomination for the "Most Innovative RegTech Solutions Provider Award" (East Africa) and the "Best Reg Tech Solution Provider Award" (East Africa) earlier this year, Digital Banker Africa declared the company winner in both categories for 2023.
  • GVG has been a pioneer in the use of digital technologies for regulatory purposes, even before the term "RegTech" was coined.
  • The company's innovative solutions have made a significant impact, particularly in emerging countries across Africa.
  • Not only have we been declared the Most Innovative Regtech Solution Provider in East Africa two years in a row, but we can now add to this the Best RegTech Solution Provider Award for East Africa.

Global Voice Group Crowned Best and Most Innovative RegTech Two Years in a Row by Digital Banker Africa

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tisdag, juli 18, 2023
Mobile Money, M3, Certification, ISO, Jury, Best, GVG, Regulatory technology, Cryptocurrency

MADRID, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Global Voice Group's nomination for the "Most Innovative RegTech Solutions Provider Award" (East Africa) and the "Best Reg Tech Solution Provider Award" (East Africa) earlier this year, Digital Banker Africa declared the company winner in both categories for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Global Voice Group's nomination for the "Most Innovative RegTech Solutions Provider Award" (East Africa) and the "Best Reg Tech Solution Provider Award" (East Africa) earlier this year, Digital Banker Africa declared the company winner in both categories for 2023.
  • GVG has been a pioneer in the use of digital technologies for regulatory purposes, even before the term "RegTech" was coined.
  • The company's innovative solutions have made a significant impact, particularly in emerging countries across Africa.
  • Not only have we been declared the Most Innovative Regtech Solution Provider in East Africa two years in a row, but we can now add to this the Best RegTech Solution Provider Award for East Africa.

Winners announced for the EuroFinance Treasury Excellence Awards 2023

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onsdag, juni 28, 2023
IATA, Acceleration, Telecom, Treasury, Risk management, Face, International Air Transport Association, Bristol Myers Squibb, Airtel Africa, Development finance institution, ERP, Siemens Gamesa, Forecasting, Office of International Treasury Control, Acquisition, Investment, FX, Celgene, Primetals Technologies, Mobile Money, Growth, Digital, BMS, Environment, Automation, Cryptocurrency, Bank, Risk, Unilever

LONDON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EuroFinance has unveiled the winners of the annual EuroFinance Treasury Excellence Awards 2023 recognised as the benchmark for treasury excellence globally. Each year, the theme changes to reflect the key trends that have emerged in treasury over 12 months. This year's winners have been awarded in 4 categories; Mastering strategic change, Digital transformation, Technology implementation and Risk management and resilience.

Key Points: 
  • Unilever, Africa Airtel, Bristol Myers Squibb and Siemens Gamesa named as the winners and IATA Pay were given a special commendation for the annual awards recognised as the benchmark for treasury excellence globally.
  • The winning companies will present case studies of their projects on stage at the 32nd EuroFinance International Treasury Management event in Barcelona from Sept 27th-29th.
  • LONDON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EuroFinance has unveiled the winners of the annual EuroFinance Treasury Excellence Awards 2023 recognised as the benchmark for treasury excellence globally.
  • This year's winners have been awarded in 4 categories; Mastering strategic change, Digital transformation, Technology implementation and Risk management and resilience.