Cloud maturity will define if insurers can compete in the AI era

Dec 10, 2025

South Africa’s insurance sector is entering a critical inflexion point, with Deloitte’s view being that that AI ambition across the industry will stall unless insurers accelerate cloud modernisation at the same time as their AI strategies are being implemented. The...

Will AI disrupt the payments industry in 2026? 

Dec 1, 2025

By 2026, nearly every payment in South Africa will touch artificial intelligence in some way, but not every provider will keep up. Izak van Heerden, senior manager: development at Altron FinTech  In reality, AI isn’t coming for payments, it’s already running them. The...

Tokenisation of securities a strategic evolution

Nov 5, 2025

The convergence of blockchain technology with traditional financial markets is no longer speculative – it is a structural shift redefining how investors access, trade, and interact with listed securities. By Dr Wiehann Olivier, partner and fintech and digital...

FNB and Visa renew partnership

Oct 30, 2025

FNB and Visa have renewed its partnership, reinforcing a relationship that has helped South Africans and customers across Africa pay and get paid more easily, for more than 55 years. The partnership has played a key role in shaping payments in South Africa. The...

The future of cards in the digital-first era

Oct 28, 2025

From swipes to digital wallets, virtual cards, contactless taps, and wearables – cards have maintained their dominance through constant reinvention. But as global technology and market forces accelerate change, the future of cards is one to look forward to,...