The collaboration aims to enhance cardholder experiences across Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
It facilitates e-commerce payments, cross-border remittances, QR, and Tap on phone solutions.
KCB Bank Kenya and MasterCard have made a strategic
collaboration, signing a 5-year framework aimed at enriching cardholder
experiences across the East African region. The comprehensive agreement
encompasses Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda,
promising a host of enhanced payment solutions and exclusive benefits for
customers.
Payment Solutions for Consumer and Business
The collaboration will introduce a diverse range of
MasterCard payment solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of consumers
and businesses alike. Cardholders can anticipate an array of benefits,
including access to premium World and World Elite cards, youth pre-paid cards,
and corporate cards. Moreover, the partnership extends to facilitating various
transactions such as e-commerce payments, cross-border remittances, QR, and Tap
on phone solutions.
Both KCB Bank Kenya and MasterCard pledge to leverage their
respective technological expertise to co-create innovative payment solutions
and marketing initiatives. This collaboration aims to catalyze financial
inclusion across target territories, fostering trust, expanding financial
access, and empowering small and mid-sized businesses to derive value from
their interactions with the bank.
Mark Elliott, Division President for Sub-Saharan Africa at Mastercard, Source: LinkedIn
"Mastercard and KCB Group share a passion and
commitment to accelerate digital transformation and financial inclusion across
Kenya and the greater region. We have collaborated to build an innovative,
inclusive, and sustainable future in payments, grounded in the shared values of
advancing the communities we both serve," said Mark Elliott, the Division
President for Sub-Saharan Africa at Mastercard.
Harnessing Technology for Financial Services
Accessibility
The collaboration sets the stage for a transparent payment system across the region, with a focus on scaling simple
and locally relevant digital solutions to consumers and small, mid-sized, and
micro-businesses alike. It represents a significant step towards achieving a
shared ambition to accelerate payment innovation and prioritize consumers'
needs in the East African payments landscape.
KCB Group's CEO, Paul Russo, said: “We want to tap technology
and our expertise to revolutionize how our customers in East Africa access our
financial services. This collaboration is also part of our commitment to
continually extend a variety of benefits to them while at the same time shaping
the future of commerce and forging new paths for inclusive economic growth.”
KCB Bank Kenya and MasterCard have made a strategic
collaboration, signing a 5-year framework aimed at enriching cardholder
experiences across the East African region. The comprehensive agreement
encompasses Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda,
promising a host of enhanced payment solutions and exclusive benefits for
customers.
Payment Solutions for Consumer and Business
The collaboration will introduce a diverse range of
MasterCard payment solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of consumers
and businesses alike. Cardholders can anticipate an array of benefits,
including access to premium World and World Elite cards, youth pre-paid cards,
and corporate cards. Moreover, the partnership extends to facilitating various
transactions such as e-commerce payments, cross-border remittances, QR, and Tap
on phone solutions.
Both KCB Bank Kenya and MasterCard pledge to leverage their
respective technological expertise to co-create innovative payment solutions
and marketing initiatives. This collaboration aims to catalyze financial
inclusion across target territories, fostering trust, expanding financial
access, and empowering small and mid-sized businesses to derive value from
their interactions with the bank.
Mark Elliott, Division President for Sub-Saharan Africa at Mastercard, Source: LinkedIn
"Mastercard and KCB Group share a passion and
commitment to accelerate digital transformation and financial inclusion across
Kenya and the greater region. We have collaborated to build an innovative,
inclusive, and sustainable future in payments, grounded in the shared values of
advancing the communities we both serve," said Mark Elliott, the Division
President for Sub-Saharan Africa at Mastercard.
Harnessing Technology for Financial Services
Accessibility
The collaboration sets the stage for a transparent payment system across the region, with a focus on scaling simple
and locally relevant digital solutions to consumers and small, mid-sized, and
micro-businesses alike. It represents a significant step towards achieving a
shared ambition to accelerate payment innovation and prioritize consumers'
needs in the East African payments landscape.
KCB Group's CEO, Paul Russo, said: “We want to tap technology
and our expertise to revolutionize how our customers in East Africa access our
financial services. This collaboration is also part of our commitment to
continually extend a variety of benefits to them while at the same time shaping
the future of commerce and forging new paths for inclusive economic growth.”
Tareq is a financial writer with 15 years of experience covering global markets. His work spans technical analysis, forex broker reviews, and market sentiment, with a focus on topics relevant to retail traders. He joined Finance Magnates in 2023.
At Finance Magnates, he serves as News Editor, covering retail forex and CFD brokers, cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech firms, and regulatory developments shaping the trading industry. He holds an Honours degree in Information Technology from Anfell College, London.
Education:
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CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
#CMCmarkets #forex #metals #gold #trading #volatility #MarketMaking #iFXDubai #FinanceMagnates #Finance #Fintech #Execution #AlgorithmicTrading #RiskManagement
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
#CMCmarkets #forex #metals #gold #trading #volatility #MarketMaking #iFXDubai #FinanceMagnates #Finance #Fintech #Execution #AlgorithmicTrading #RiskManagement
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
