How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure

How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure

When we think of financial access, we often think of the ‘front door’ – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that door is a complex ecosystem that powers every transaction, every transfer, every financial decision. By Mpho Sadiki, group...

Data insights are transforming the lending landscape

The Romans consulted chickens. Today, lenders consult data. But just having data isn’t enough, writes Francois Grobler, chief of decision analytics at Experian. Mountains of raw credit data can be overwhelming and, frankly, not much more insightful than a coop...

Africa democratises SMEs’ access to funding

In South Africa’s fast-evolving business landscape, access to funding remains one of the most persistent barriers to growth for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMEs). By Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare Partners These businesses are often hailed as...

Unlocking the future of business expansion with payment APIs

With over 1,4-billion people, a rapidly digitising economy, and untapped markets, Africa is becoming the next big frontier for business. By Sean van Kerckhoven, director of partnerships for Yellow Card Payment APIs are at the heart of this expansion, enabling...
Co-pilots and GenAI will impact financial management

Co-pilots and GenAI will impact financial management

In recent years, financial professionals and accounting practices have increasingly benefitted from the powerful capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Machine learning (ML) and AI have empowered finance teams to significantly increase the level of automation...