Infosys Technologies Ltd. has launched Finacle Treasury-in-a-Box, a rapid implementation framework for an integrated front, middle and back office treasury system.

Mauritius-registered AfrAsia Bank has announced the start of an African regional expansion drive, with initial focus on South Africa.

In their ongoing effort to empower the world’s poor through microfinance, international nonprofit Unitus, Inc., the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and Citi have finalised a $15mn credit facility that will help foster growth among high-potential microfinance institutions (MFIs) and create more opportunities for families working their way out of poverty.

The recent reforms in the Nigerian banking sector have received a vote of confidence with the signing of a 240mn euro loan deal between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and three Nigerian banks.

Artisans are receiving microfinance loans from the international online retailer NOVICA, fully funded by customers through the a new peer-to-peer microfinance lending site.