Africa
“Regulation in Africa Is Erratic; the Middle East’s Is Clearer,” FMAS:25 Panel Reveals
- Futures provide transparency, but Africa lacks providers due to margins and low market awareness.
- “Do We Have Demand for Futures in Africa? Highly Questionable,” Panel of Futures and the Future of Multi-Asset Trading Acknowledges.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 16:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Costs Could Reach 25%”: FMAS:25 Panel Urges Cheaper Cross-Border Solutions for Africa's $50B Remittances
- E-commerce growth over 30% annually is reshaping African markets, driven by mobile consumers.
- “Africa’s digital finance is accelerating; let’s keep it inclusive and secure,” the Pay it Forward: Africa’s Leap Toward Digital Finance panel urged.
Friday, 11/07/2025 | 13:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Calling All Crypto Transactions Externalization Would Be Very Limiting,” Warns FMAS:25 Panel
- South Africa is the leading African country in crypto adoption, with most users treating it as an investment.
- “From the moment you purchase a crypto asset, it’s inherently global,” said the panel on The Future of Crypto, Lessons from Africa.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 16:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Ripple Partners with Chipper Cash for African Crypto Payments Following Dubai DFSA License
- Chipper Cash serves five million customers in nine African countries.
- Recently, Ripple secured a DFSA license, becoming the first digital asset payments provider in DIFC.
Thursday, 27/03/2025 | 15:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Muinmos Invests in Africa Due Diligence to Tackle $230 Billion Market's KYC Challenges
- The company has acquired an equity stake in ADD, combining their verification technologies.
- The partnership aims to increase investor approval rates while providing due diligence on financial institutions across 54 African countries.
Thursday, 20/03/2025 | 10:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Crypto & Fiat Settlements in Africa: The Quidax Experience
- Over-The-Counter (OTC) trading is an emerging sector in Africa’s financial markets.
Friday, 22/11/2024 | 08:58 GMT by
FM
Africa Crypto Surge Hits 189% as Youth Choose Telegram over Traditional Banking
- Bitget's research reveals unprecedented cryptocurrency adoption in emerging economies driven by Telegram usage.
- Africa's crypto-themed groups have grown 189% since 2023, while Western markets lag behind.
Wednesday, 30/10/2024 | 10:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Mastercard Joins Hands with Access Bank for Cross-Border Payments in Africa
- Cross-border remittances are vital for Africa, with a projected 2.5% growth expected in 2024.
- Customers can now send and receive payments through various channels, including bank accounts, mobile wallets, cards, and cash.
Friday, 24/05/2024 | 10:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ACI and AFS Unite for 10 Years to Modernize Digital Payment Solutions
- AFS, regulated by Bahrain's Central Bank, serves over 60 clients in 20 countries.
- ACI will provide the payments platform for secure, flexible transactions across various languages and currencies.
Monday, 01/04/2024 | 10:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Payments, Tech Tumult, and Africa's Digital Crossroads
- Opportunity knocks, but challenges loom.
Friday, 15/03/2024 | 16:00 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
African Financial Industry - Trends and Future
- Several key trends are shaping the future of the African financial industry.
Wednesday, 28/02/2024 | 15:38 GMT by
FM Contributors
MasterCard and KCB Bank Forge Alliance to Enhance Payment Systems across East Africa
- 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.
Monday, 26/02/2024 | 11:39 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Top Financial Events in Africa in 2024
- Keeping abreast of the top financial events in Africa for 2024 is imperative.
Thursday, 15/02/2024 | 06:01 GMT by
FM Contributors
FMAS:24 Website Now Live – Get Ready for the Premier Event in Africa
- Unlock the African continent in 2024 with FMAS:24!
Tuesday, 13/02/2024 | 10:33 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
The Impact of COVID-19 on Digital Payments and e-Commerce in Africa
- What does the future hold for e-Commerce in Africa?
Friday, 05/05/2023 | 11:07 GMT by
FM Contributors
The Impact of Mobile Banking on Rural Communities in Africa
- Can Mobile Banking empower Rural Africa?
Tuesday, 02/05/2023 | 11:48 GMT by
FM Contributors
How to Regulate the Payments Industry in Africa
- A complex but incredibly promising landscape.
Tuesday, 02/05/2023 | 11:12 GMT by
FM Contributors
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