A huge unbanked population and high mobile penetration offers vast opportunities in fintech.
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The platform of platforms
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Deepfakes pose new cybersecurity risk for banks
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Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2020
December 22, 2020The banks which have illustrated the art of the possible in digital banking are honoured in The Banker's Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2020.

Transaction Banking Awards 2020
December 22, 2020This year’s Transaction Banking Awards have demonstrated how important the industry is to global business, economy and health.
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A transformation is happening in the world of payments
December 16, 2020The world of payments is at the forefront of some of the most dynamic and fast-paced technological innovation happening today. But perhaps the most significant changes to the way money moves around the globe are occurring behind the scenes


Nigeria’s fintech scene booms despite economic woes
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