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Alvin Feng Discusses Huawei’s Strategy for AI Banking at MWC 2026

Huawei Outlines AI Banking Strategy at MWC 2026 Huawei used Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona to spotlight the next stage of digital transformation in financial services, arguing that artificial intelligence is moving beyond support functions and becoming a core driver of value for banks. During the company’s Digital Finance session, themed “Powering Resilient […]

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Fintech in Zambia: 2026 Market Overview

Fintech in Zambia Sees Rapid Expansion as Mobile Money Drives Financial Inclusion Zambia’s fintech sector has grown sharply over the past decade, supported by rising adoption of digital financial services and a more enabling regulatory environment. According to a 2023 United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) study, the country had 57 fintech companies operating locally, […]

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Finpace Launches Halcyon AI Layer for Core Banking Across Africa

Finpace Launches Halcyon AI Layer for Core Banking Across Africa Finpace has introduced Halcyon, an artificial intelligence layer delivered alongside its core banking platform to help financial institutions across Africa modernise more quickly and manage change as a controlled, repeatable process rather than a lengthy engineering backlog. The solution is aimed at banks, microfinance institutions […]

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The Future of Fintech in Nigeria

Nigerian Fintech Stakeholders Call for Clearer Regulation, Stronger Infrastructure and Cross-Border Support Nigeria’s fintech sector continues to expand rapidly, but industry stakeholders say growth is being held back by regulatory uncertainty, infrastructure gaps and rising compliance costs, according to a new report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The report draws on a 2025 […]

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Asian Financial Forum 2026 As a Powerful Super-Connector For 60+ Countries

Asian Financial Forum 2026 Highlights Hong Kong’s Role as a Global Financial Super-Connector The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) concluded on 27 January 2026, underscoring Hong Kong’s position as a key hub for global finance, cross-border collaboration and industry innovation. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council […]

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Top 8 Fintech Startups in South Africa in 2026

Top 8 Fintech Startups in South Africa in 2026 South Africa continues to stand out as one of Africa’s most active fintech markets, accounting for nearly 21% of the continent’s fintech startups in 2023, according to Disrupt Africa’s Finnovating for Africa 2023 report. Only Nigeria held a larger share, at 32%. The country’s strong startup […]

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Southern African FinTech Changes The Game in Financial Reconciliation

Transaction Junction Launches TJ Recon PRO to Address Reconciliation Challenges in African Retail Transaction Junction (TJ), a Southern African fintech company, has launched TJ Recon PRO, a reconciliation platform designed to help retailers manage increasingly complex payment environments across in-store, online and hybrid channels. According to the company announcement, the new platform is built to […]

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Huawei’s Roger Wang on How the Right Ecosystem Unlocks Scalable AI in Finance

Huawei’s Roger Wang Says AI in Finance Needs the Right Ecosystem to Scale Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in financial services, but according to Huawei, widespread adoption does not automatically translate into enterprise-wide impact. In a recent discussion, Roger Wang, Director of Partner Development at Huawei’s Digital Finance BU, said the key to scalable AI […]

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Regtech Adoption Rises in Sub-Saharan Africa Amid AI Uptake, Regional Integration, and New Regulations

Regtech Adoption Rises in Sub-Saharan Africa as AI, Integration, and New Rules Reshape the Market The regtech sector in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) expanded further in 2025 as financial institutions and regulators responded to rising compliance demands, evolving rules, and deeper regional integration, according to a new report from Regtech Africa. The report says interest in […]

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The Future of Investment in Africa: Shifting Priorities and New Risks

The Future of Investment in Africa: Capital Shifts Toward Precision and Risk Management Investment in Africa is entering a new phase defined less by broad optimism and more by selective allocation, according to a new industry perspective published by Trade Hub and republished by Fintech News Africa. As global financing conditions tighten and geopolitical uncertainty […]

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