Araxi shareholders approve Pay@ deal

Araxi shareholders approve Pay@ deal

Araxi chief executive Bradley Sacks. JSE-listed fintech firm Araxi, formerly known as Capital Appreciation, has announced its shareholders voted and overwhelmingly approved its acquisition of 80% of the shares in the Pay@ Group. Araxi also said the competition authorities recently approved the transaction, which is expected to close during May. Pay@ is a payment aggregator…

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Competition Commission approves R1 billion acquisition of Pay@

Competition Commission approves R1 billion acquisition of Pay@

South Africa’s Competition Commission has approved the R1 billion acquisition of major payment platform Pay@ by the fintech group Araxi. The transaction, facilitated through Araxi’s African Resonance subsidiary, involves the acquisition of Pay@ and its cross-border expansion arm, IPH, without conditions. The Commission determined that the deal is unlikely to substantially diminish competition in any…

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GoTyme Bank in mall expansion drive after Pick n Pay exit

GoTyme Bank in mall expansion drive after Pick n Pay exit

Mall expansion replaces Pick n Pay kiosks as GoTyme scales hybrid banking. Digital bank GoTyme, formerly TymeBank, is ramping up its expansion into shopping centres, as it accelerates its hybrid ‘phygital’ model built around setting up mall-based customer hubs. The move forms part of a strategic shift in how the ‘neo bank’ engages customers, positioning…

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Cross Switch, Absa expand secure checkout with Absa Pay

Cross Switch, Absa expand secure checkout with Absa Pay

Absa Pay gives fintech firms and e-commerce platforms a safe, authenticated way to engage with the bank, says Absa. Cross Switch has collaborated with Absa to enable online merchants on its platform to offer their customers Absa Pay, a secure, bank-authenticated payment option. According to a statement, unlike traditional online payments, Absa Pay does not…

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