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Regional Development Banks and Sharia Banks Can Go Mobile, says Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority
As part of efforts to open up greater public access to financial services, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) will regulate the implementation of branchless banking, especially for regional development banks (BPD) and sharia banks, a top official says.
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Equity’s year-long thin SIM ‘live test’ will go on in Kenya, industry regulators tell MPs
Nairobi, Kenya: Central Bank Governor Njuguna Ndung’u and senior officials of the Communications Authority (CA) yesterday told MPs that the rollout of Equity Bank's Thin SIM on a trial basis for the next one year would not be stopped.
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OPINION: Cash still king in Africa, despite mobile money rise
Over 25 million Kenyans use mobile money services but one expert says “cash is still king” in most of the continent.
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In Ghana: “Let the Telco war begin”
The next few months could be very interesting for the sector and for consumers, especially as the resurgent Tigo is expected to release a game changer before Christmas and the other players seek to consolidate and increase their hold in the market.
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Ecuador backs national mobile wallet
In an unusual move, Ecuador is reportedly building its own mobile wallet to boost financial inclusion, without the involvement of the country’s operators or banks.
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Kenyan President Kenyatta for thin-SIM card rollout and digital migration
President Uhuru Kenyatta says he is in favor of Equity’s thin-SIM technology and digital migration.
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Africa: The Overlooked Hub of Payments Innovation
A number of financial institutions are using emerging technology to deliver payments on the continent.
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Data Specialist in Court Bid to Block Equity’s SIM Card
Equity Bank's thin-SIM mobile money transfer system faces more hurdles after a data specialist went to court seeking to block its rollout.
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