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Transforming the Payouts Process in Africa

Transforming the Payouts Process in Africa

The payments landscape in Africa is changing quickly. A continent of 54 countries and more than 1.5 billion people, GDP is projected to reach almost...
Fraud in a Mobile Money Powerhouse - Kenya’s Next Phase of Digital Security

Fraud in a Mobile Money Powerhouse - Kenya’s Next Phase of Digital Security

Kenya has built one of the most advanced mobile money ecosystems in the world. Digital payments are embedded in daily life, from small retail...
Telcos in finance – The key to success

Telcos in finance – The key to success

Welcome to the fourth and final instalment of our blog series on Telcos in the financial space based on our extensive report co-produced with Fincog:...
How to acquire financial services knowledge as a telco

How to acquire financial services knowledge as a telco

Welcome to the third instalment in our mini-series on the role of telcos in financial services. Our previous post covered four different business...
Telcos’ roles in mobile banking – The top 4 business models and best practisesnd best practices

Telcos’ roles in mobile banking – The top 4 business models and best practisesnd best practices

In the previous article, we talked about the opportunities the world of financial markets offers to telcos. Today, as there are several avenues to...
Financial Services: A World of Opportunity for Telcos

Financial Services: A World of Opportunity for Telcos

It's no exaggeration to say that telecommunication companies have played a key role in transforming the world since the early 2000s. The subsequent...

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Selecting a Next-Generation Issuing Platform
Getting Started Business Models

Selecting a Next-Generation Issuing Platform

The 3-Step Blueprint for Building a Successful Card Programme
Business Models

The 3-Step Blueprint for Building a Successful Card Programme

Cards as a Service
Business Models

Cards as a Service

Empowering SMEs in the Digital Economy
Getting Started Business Models

Empowering SMEs in the Digital Economy

Unlocking Financial Services for Telcos
Getting Started Business Models

Unlocking Financial Services for Telcos

Card journeys we love
Inspiration

Card journeys we love

The Global Credit Card Shift
Inspiration

The Global Credit Card Shift

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Podcast episodes

The Rise of the Companion Card: Empowering Africa's Mobile-First Economy
Inspiration | Business Models

The Rise of the Companion Card: Empowering Africa's Mobile-First Economy

July 30, 2025

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