Tag: mobile money
Why a $600mn Crypto Heist Is Bad News for Telcos and Banks
Public ledgers mean criminals can take cryptocurrency without revealing who they are, but everyone can still see where it went.
Protecting Mobile Money Agents from Robbery
The cash held by mobile money agents makes them a target for criminals. Telcos should work with insurers to create policies that will help agents to manage the risk.
Mobile Money Regulation: Lessons from Uganda
Ugandan lawyer Dalie Tibugwisa has identified the key regulatory challenges for mobile money in Uganda and more generally.
Mobile Money Growth: Even Better News for Fraudsters
The GSMA says mobile money continues to expand but there is reason to doubt this is matched by investment in RAFM controls.
How Safaricom Tackles Mobile Money Fraud
Patrick Kinoti, Head of Fraud at Safaricom, covers multiple aspects of their strategy for protecting M-PESA customers during a short but effective video.
Mobile Money APIs, Society and Risk
Commsrisk writer and leading mobile money consultant Joseph Nderitu brought risk into clear focus as he explained the extent to which other businesses now depend on mobile money providers.
The RAG RAFM Survey: A New Dawn
We finally have a survey that is so large and diverse that it covers leakages, like mobile money fraud, which are usually excluded because they are not relevant to telcos in Western countries.
The 10 Commandments of Launching Mobile Money
Our resident mobile money expert looks back at what he has learned during the 13 years since he first launched a mobile money service.
5 Common Mistakes in Assuring Mobile Money
Avoid these pitfalls with the assurance of mobile money by proactively addressing problems before they can occur.
Ugandan Mobile Money Services Suspended Following Major Fraud
Stanbic Bank Uganda, MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda said they faced "unprecedented technical challenges".
Dramatic Shift to Cashless Society Leads MTN Rwanda to Tighten MoMo Controls
Even motorcycle taxis refuse cash as Rwanda saw a 450% increase in P2P mobile money transfers during the first four months of 2020.
More Hurdles for Mobile Money in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities are unnecessarily complicating the delivery of mobile money to the people.
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