The central bank of Ghana responsible for regulating the country's financial sector.
Fincra expands Ghana presence with new payments licence approval
Fincra secures a Payment Service Provider Licence from the Bank of Ghana. The licence allows Fincra to process local transactions and accept payments in Ghanaian cedis.
Nigerian Fintech Fincra Acquires Payment License To Operate in Ghana
Fincra has secured a Payment Service Provider Licence from the Bank of Ghana. The licence allows Fincra to process local transactions in Ghanaian cedis.
iSmart Achieves PCI DSS Level 1 Compliance, Strengthening Security and Trust Across the Digital Payments Ecosystem
iSmart International Ghana Limited attained PCI DSS Level 1 Certification, the highest tier of payment card security. The certification underscores iSmart's commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and strengthening client trust.
The Rise of Mobile-First FinTech Solutions: Betting Apps Driving Digital Payments in Africa
Africa is projected to become the world's fastest-growing FinTech market, with revenues expected to expand 13 times by 2030. Sports betting apps are serving as effective onramps to digital payments, facilitating financial inclusion for previously unbanked individuals.
The $11 Billion Shift: How Ghana’s Diaspora Is Pivoting To Fintech Apps To Send Money Home
Ghana recorded $6.65 billion in remittance inflows in 2024, with informal channels bringing the total to $11.5 billion. Fintech startups have reduced traditional remittance fees from 7-12% to as low as 1-3%.
