FNB takes mobile banking to Africa

"FNB has expanded its digital banking services into Africa by launching and integrating its banking app and online banking services into its subsidiaries on the continent. Outside South Africa, FNB currently has operations in Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Tanzania and Mozambique." Continue Reading...

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Is a Digital Wallet Essential for You This Holiday Season?

"Although digital wallet technology is a relatively new perk, not having it can be a deal-breaker for millions of banking customers. According to a recent study conducted by Cognizant Business Consulting, the expansion of mobile banking options will be a key determining factor in customer loyalty going forward.The study, which surveyed 2,100 banking users, revealed that a large share of customers consider improved functionality and more options for mobile banking to be high priorities when considering whether or not to join a bank." Continue Reading...

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Mobile Banking Likely to Cost Consumers

"More Americans are turning to mobile banking because it is fast, convenient and free. You can manage your accounts directly from your smartphone, whether it be deposits or transfers. What would happen if you suddenly had to pay for this service? Would you still us it? Sadly, that could be something to watch for in the future." Continue Reading...

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The Internet of everything and payment by things

"At the present moment, mobile payments are thought of as mostly a payment system through the use of mobile phones. These phones allow us access to our online accounts through websites and apps, and even mobile banking can allow for a "pay by phone" at point of sale if you've forgotten your wallet. However, in the not-too-distant future, wearable technologies such as Google Glass may supplant your phone. A "Glass payment" does sound a bit odd, doesn't it?" Continue Reading...

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Moven, Green Dot Bank Aim to Make Slow Payment Process Transparent

"Two leading alternative providers in the banking industry, Alex Sion, president of Moven, and Lewis Goodwin, president and CEO of Green Dot Bank, say they are poised to take market share away from traditional banks. Two-year-old Moven launched a mobile banking app in May that markets itself as a simple alternative to banking.When Sion, a former Citibanker who once built a digital brokerage platform, took the job at Moven, he told American Banker,...

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Mobile delivers 'halo effect' for banks seeking to sell more products - Bain

"JPMorgan Chase posted the biggest loyalty gains in 2013 among US national banks thanks to selective investments in mobile technology and more effective marketing, according to research by consultancy house Bain. Using data from a survey of almost 200,000 consumers in 27 countries, Bain finds that most banks are missing prime opportunities to deepen their existing customer relationships and are ceding new product sales to competitors." Continue Reading...

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Mobile Banking In India: Transactions Vs Amount Transacted In Sep 2013

"The Reserve Bank of India has reported that the number of mobile banking transactions in India has increased by 6.01% to 7.1 million transactions (7,169,429 transaction) for the month of September 2013, up from 6.76 million transactions (6,762,969 transactions) reported in August 2013. The total amount transacted for the month has also increased by 10.85% to Rs 1.57 crore (Rs 1,56,59,947.20) from Rs 1.41 crore (1,41,27,755.94) in August 2013." Continue Reading...

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