Andries Brink, CEO of Andile Solutions, explains the role the South African Reserve Bank has to play in the adoption of blockchain systems. FULL STORY >

Accenture Interactive followed on from last year’s gold at the Loeries awards ceremony, taking home another gold this year in the Service Design category for its Nedbank Smart Geyser solution. FULL STORY >

The ability of challenger banks in Africa to leapfrog through technology, unencumbered by legacy systems, will cause a banking revolution on the continent, according to Andries Brink, CEO of Andile Group Holdings. FULL STORY >

A poll has found that while the majority of Internet users have experienced banking fraud , they still don't like online security measures. FULL STORY >

Big banks’ grip on consumer data opens up opportunity for South Africa’s Bettr FULL STORY >

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) launched the report on Project Khokha. FULL STORY >

Following the Facebook data privacy scandal, the firm behind the controversy is being forced to close up shop. FULL STORY >

Virgin Money Spot makes sending money between friends as easy as sending a text message, instantly and securely, no matter which bank they’re with. FULL STORY >

Prashant Prakash, Blockchain lead for Financial Services practice at Accenture in South Africa talks about the impact of blockchain on the banking industry and how organisations have expressed interest and are exploring... FULL STORY >

Working with consumer data and advanced technology can be the lifeline to keeping traditional banks viable and relevant in an increasingly mobile and digital marketplace. Intel's Sachin Nagpal explains. FULL STORY >

There are clear parallels between the development of financial services and identity verification ecosystems, but the identity ecosystem has to take urgent steps to catch up with the banking ecosystem, says Marius Coetzee, MD of Ideco. FULL STORY >

Huawei and Standard Bank are proud to announce a new strategic partnership. This partnership has both companies working together in promoting their respective businesses through value offerings to customers. FULL STORY >

Provides connections into other Mastercard APIs to create new digital commerce experiences; APIto be featured at Money20/20 Hackathon. FULL STORY >

Smartphones are the new hub from which tech-savvy consumers run their financial lives. FULL STORY >

The Women in Technology Conference takes place on 19 October at Protea Hotel, Melrose Arch. FULL STORY >