Electronic banking channels optimise savings
So you are rigorous with your budgeting and you already have a sensible savings plan? With July being National Savings Month in South Africa, it might be the right time to consider taking the next step in your savings journey. It’s time to ensure that you are moving...
10 tips to ensure EFM success
The decision to outsource Enterprise Facilities Management (EFM) must be deliberate and business-focused. There’s a lot riding on it, whether it’s for the first, second, third, or even eighth time around. You may need to demonstrate increases in efficiency, cost...
The end of banking as we know it
Following compelling evidence presented in a recent Bank of England Report, it is highly likely that by the year 2020, businesses will be transacting via alternative currencies that operate outside the current banking system, says Scott Cundill, Internet entrepreneur,...
Service delivery in the Internet age
In an age in which technology has changed consumers' perceptions and consumption habits, the financial services industry has had to innovate rapidly in response to this new mindset. Quintis Venter, senior software engineer at ThoughtWorks, argues that the...
GetBucks leverages technology
With the rapid evolution of technology, many consumers often find it difficult to keep on top of the latest platforms available to them. From online banking and shopping to live sports updates, the apps and platforms aimed at enhancing cost and convenience are...
ZipZap, Microsoft partner on mPOS
ZipZap, the mobile POS (mPOS) solution from Paycorp, has partnered with Microsoft Mobile to offer businesses and retailers a mobile solution that enables them to accept payments from customers wherever they are, transacting anywhere, anytime. “Microsoft is committed...
Leveraging consumer credit health insight
Intelligence and actionable insight are essential to business success in a data-driven market. Obtaining as much relevant information as possible to drive more effective decision-making is critical to developing and maintaining a competitive edge, thus fostering...
FNB’s Slimlines grow in popularity
FNB’s Slimline self-service terminals have shown continued growth in popularity with a 30% increase in transaction volumes for the period July 2014 on April 2015. This innovative self-service terminal with large touch screen, integrated camera and Chip and PIN reader...
Digital wallets are coming to the fore
All reports seem to show that mobile is on the rise and, while this growth continues unabated, it has helped disrupt many traditional industries, including transportation, accommodations, services and retail. As a result, revenue for mobile commerce is gaining ground...
SMEs seek streamlined finance solutions
SMEs are looking for four things from their business systems and payment solutions - 24/7 availability, access to data wherever they are, and seamless secure integration within their business applications and third-party apps and services. That’s according to Charles...
MMI supports Startupbootcamp programme
JSE listed MMI Holdings has upped its investment in innovation by becoming an early investor partner in the first ever insurance incubator programme managed by Startupbootcamp, a leading international start-up accelerator. Based in London, the programme invites global...
Digital transformation to change insurance
The advent of the digital world is revolutionising technology, in turn creating disruptive trends such as social, mobile, analytics and cloud (SMAC), says Saraswati Pramudi, principal consultant at Wipro BAS Architecture Practice. A new category of consumer is...