NEWS
Some news of note from friends, partners and clients.
'NFC TECHNOLOGY IS NOT CONSUMER-LED'
07 May 2013 - Preview of the Mobile Convention Amsterdam speech on 22 May 2013 on NFC and mobile payments technology trends - www.mobileconventionamsterdam.nl/news/2013/5/38_nfc-technology-is-not-consumer-led
mBank Promotional Video
19 March 2013 - mBank Philippines has released their first video overview, which includes interviews with employees, customers and the CEO.
Banco Regional Launches "Regional MóVil"
18 March 2013 - Banco Regional S.A.E.C.A. (Paraguay) has launched one of the most full-featured USSD (*734#) mobile banking applications in the world this week. Services include all standard banking services, as well as full checque management, stop payments, exchange rates, bill payments, confirmed deposits, etc. (website)
Rwanda Cashless Economy Drive Gains Momentum
14 March 2013 - Another step in the Banque National du Rwanda (Rwandan Central Bank) goals for a Rwandan cashless economy, as BPR and Tigo partner up for mobile banking. (article)
NMB launches deposit and transfer service using Vodacom's M-Pesa
28 February 2013 - NMB has announced a cash deposit, withdfrawal and transfer service via VodaCom's M-PESA mobile money wallet service in Tanzania. (announcement)
New venture claims mobile first for the developing world
24 October 2012 - LIVE FROM GSMA NFC & MOBILE MONEY SUMMIT 2012: A joint venture, which launched nationally in the Philippines three weeks ago, claims to be the first microfinance bank to be fully based on mobile technology, according to a keynote delivered this morning by its two backers. (article)
Rabobank Nederland Acquires MyOrder
04 September 2012 - Rabobank Nederland acquires remote payments start-up MyOrder. (see news article, Dutch)
BPR Launches VISA Acquiring
30 July 2012 - Bank Populaire du Rwanda (BPR) launched its acquisition of VISA cards on its ATMs at the expo grounds of the 15th Rwanda International Trade Fair in Kigali (see news article)
BPR’s net profit rise 34.4 per cent
26 May 2012 - Bank Populaire du Rwanda (BPR) the country’s leading lender by branch network, has posted a surge in net earnings for the financial year 2011. (see news article)
(Zanaco) No Nationalisation, Insists Govt
23 May 2012 - GOVERNMENT says there is no decision to nationalise Zanaco Bank as erroneously portrayed by some quarters. (see news article)
BPR IN MOBILE BANKING DRIVE
21 March 2012 - Bank Populaire du Rwanda (BPR) pushes for mass adoption of mobile bakning services. (see news article)
BPR retains top investor award
29 January 2012 - Bank Populaire du Rwanda (BPR) warded off stiff competition from Nakumatt Supermarket to emerge top investor for the second year running in the RDB Business Excellence Awards. (see news article)
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