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Absa unveils paperless branch in Johannesburg

Absa has opened what it has said will be a mostly paperless bank branch in the Hyde Park Corner shopping centre, Johannesburg.

Zuno Bank shifts its lending up a gear

Zuno has implemented the FICO Capstone Decision Accelerator into its online lending business, aiming to speed up the lending process. Billy…

Absa offers rewards via mobile

Absa, the second largest bank in South Africa by assets has announced its customers will be able to redeam cash rewards on its mobile banking platform, Absa.mobi.

Has social media marketing peaked?

As digital channels continue to rise in popularity, digital marketing has grown with it. But according to a new report from Efma and Wipro marketing on social media has slowed. Billy Bambrough takes a closer look at the Global Retail Banking Digital Marketing Report

Temenos takes aim on US market

Temenos have announced that they are focusing on expanding in the US market over the next few years. The announcement was made at the annual Temenos Community Forum. Ben Robinson tells Billy Bambrough about how they hope to crack the US market

BNPP scoop top award, RBC and Santander double winners

BNP Paribas has scooped the top honour at RBI’s annual industry awards: Global Retail Bank of the Year. Royal Bank of Canada, Raiffeisen, Standard Bank, Al Hilal Bank, Santander and DBS each won regional awards for banking excellence. Billy Bambrough reports

California Bank & Trust upgrades online platform, launches iPad app

California Bank & Trust (CB&T) has announced the debut of an iPad app along with upgrades for business and consumer online banking.

Conestoga grows video ATM network

Conestoga Bank, a US retail bank, is has announced it is to install two more video ATMs at a branch in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

RBI Awards 2012: winners revealed

BNP Paribas (BNPP) has scooped the top honour at RBI’s annual industry awards: Global Retail Bank of the Year.

Moody’s downgrades Co-op Bank’s credit rating to junk

Ratings agency Moody’s has lowered the Co-op Bank’s credit rating to junk, citing worries that it could be vulnerable to losses.