Author: InvestAdvocate

10 Top Payments Trends for 2025 — and Beyond

December 13, 2024/Mastercard By Vicki Hyman Within just the past few years, payments have transformed entirely — tap to pay has become even more prevalent, traditional financial institutions are exploring blockchain, and generative AI is emerging as critical to boosting fraud protection rates by as much as 300%. Borders are […]

Oil Prices Rise Alongside Geopolitical Risk

December 13, 2024/Oilprice.com Michael Kern Editor, Oilprice.com Oil prices are climbing once again as geopolitical risk rises and the threat of new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet threatens supply. Oil prices have finally outgrown the pains of the OPEC+ meeting, with the potential threat of sanctions now front and […]

Access Bank Set to Acquire 100% Equity Stake in Bidvest Bank South Africa

December 13, 2024/NGX Access Holdings Plc is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Access Bank Plc,has entered into a binding agreement with South Africa-based Bidvest Group Limited for the acquisition of a100% equity stake in Bidvest Bank Limited. This agreement reflects the Bank’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in South […]