JMMB is the first bank to deploy the latest version (v3.0) of Stanchion’s Digital Payments platform, VERTO. VERTO is used by financial organisations globally and provides payment orchestration, data transformation and enrichment services.
Banking and Finance
Bank of Sierra Leone concerned over unregistered cooperative organizations
The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has called for the harmonization of legislations relating to the cooperative sector as a way of ensuring proper coordination and regulation of the activities of cooperative organizations in the country.
Sierra Leone: President Bio implores Sierra Leoneans to be “watchful guardians of our own health”.
President Julius Maada Bio on Friday implored Sierra Leoneans to be “watchful guardians of our own health and the health of our community”.
Sierra Leone: President Bio Calls for More Rural Banking
President Julius Maada Bio has told the opening of the Union Trust Bank, UTB, branch in Makeni that he is
proud of the only indigenous private bank in Sierra Leone promoting more access to services in
the rural areas.
Lone Congolese Bank to Sign the China-Africa Inter Bank Association Establishment Agreement
Based on the presentation by H.E Xi Jinping, President of China, aimed at enhancing China-Africa relations and promoting “10 principal cooperation plans” between this country and the African continent, “eight major actions” of China-Africa cooperation were planned in order to advance the partnership.
Ecobank announce Winners of 2018 Fintech Challenge
Nala, from Tanzania, beat the ten other finalists to emerge as the overall winner of the competition. Virtual Identity from South Africa and Wallet.ng from Nigeria were the first and second runners up. They won cash prizes worth US$10,0000, $7,000 and US$5,000 respectively.
Ecobank named Africa’s Best & Most Innovative Retail Bank
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) has won two major awards at the African Banker’s prestigious ceremony held at the Paradise Hotel in Busan, South Korea.