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- Backbase Digital Transformation Director, Heidi Custers, during African Banking Digital Transformation Report Launch at GITEX Africa 2024
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Source: African Banker | May 31, 2024

Digital Transformation: a top-three priority for banks, says new report

The 2024 edition of The African Banking Digital Transformation Report revealed that 76% of banks rank digital transformation as either their top priority or among the top three, while the remaining 24% also view it as important

The African Banking Digital Transformation Report, a collaboration between pan-African publication African Banker and Backbase, creators of The Engagement Banking Platform, is a cornerstone in Africa's financial news landscape, offering in-depth insight into the digital revolution being undertaken by the banking sector across the continent. A growing African population –…

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- Group photo of the winners of the African Banker Awards 2023
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Source: African Banker | May 25, 2023

African Banker Awards 2023 winners announced

Now in its 17th edition, the African Banker Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals and institutions that have contributed significantly to the growth and development of Africa's banking sector over the past year

The African Banker Awards 2023 Gala Ceremony, the most prestigious event in the African banking calendar, took place last night at the Rixos Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on the sidelines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings. The ceremony was attended by over 300 of the continent’s leading…

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Source: African Banker | May 17, 2023

African Banker magazine and Backbase release the 3rd edition of the African Banking Digital Transformation Report

The core of this year’s report is the most comprehensive banking survey on the continent that attracted the participation of a record 153 banks from across the continent

African banks remain resilient and committed to digitization to stay relevant in today’s competitive landscape. As competition heats up between the different players, AI is identified as key technological trend shaping the future of the banking ecosystem in Africa. African Banker magazine, the best-selling publication dedicated to banking and finance…